Pinside rating
This game received 151 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.485 /10
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Guns n' Roses (JJP)". The group itself ranks #23 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.073
Artwork: 8.851
Sounds/Music: 8.704
Other Aspects: 8.336
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This title is part of group: "Guns n' Roses (JJP)"
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Marseille
9.020/10
4 months ago
Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Great game. Purchased and had it in the collection for 2 years now. Amazing rock pin but the lastability is an issue if you are not a die hard Guns and Roses fan. The creative layout is a true rock and roll concert under glass. Shots are fun and risk / reward is well done.
7.848/10
10 months ago
Great music pin for sure. It’s awesome you don’t have the listen to the music until you in a mode.
Kangasala
8.376/10
1 year ago
This is the first JJP machine I can play longer than 3 minutes. AT pintastic, I got my name on the scores 5 times on 3 different machines. I didnt grasp the rules, I just made the shots. The metallic playfield shines like surgical instruments. I didn't like the F-bombs from the band and thr narrators, but I'm sure that is a setting that can be turned off.
6.180/10
1 year ago
I’ve tried a few of these at various trim levels.
The game feels cheaply made. I think this impression comes mostly from the feel of the flippers and the center scoop. Despite being basically new, each of the games I played had broken elements on the playfields.
Nothing about the game made me eager to play again. Between the sound, artwork and layout there isn’t anything addicting. There is definitely too many multi balls.
The game feels cheaply made. I think this impression comes mostly from the feel of the flippers and the center scoop. Despite being basically new, each of the games I played had broken elements on the playfields.
Nothing about the game made me eager to play again. Between the sound, artwork and layout there isn’t anything addicting. There is definitely too many multi balls.
6.338/10
1 year ago
I am a huge fan of GNR and their music. This game is a new benchmark in pinball related to the light show, sound quality and display. Having the high number of songs along with full concert footage is very impressive. The use of lighting to go along with the music gives the feeling of being at a live show. With Slash fully on board, you can tell nothing was off limits related to the license. The sound system also is nearly perfect. Unfortunately, the gameplay is what ultimately lets this one down. This game lacks any satisfying shots or flow. The playfield design is just not very fun. I also did not like the mini playfield. The deep JJP ruleset is there for those who want to put the time in to learn it. For me this is a showpiece game that's boring to play.
9.680/10
1 year ago
Den Haag
This machine is a blast to play. It does matter wether you like GnR music or not, but the overall gameplay experience is 2nd to none. Absolutely NONE!
4 Flippers, 10 main shots, upper playfield, the best video animations ever on the backbox lcd, hotrails and incredible lighting effects.
I recommand to add an active sub. I hooked up a 300W Harman Kardon sub and the game becomes so much more fun. To go completely “over the top” I added the latest pinstadiums. Not a matter of lighting the playfield better, but just to add an insane amount of light on the playfield.
But even without the pinstadium lighting this game remains a candy to the eye. To me it has 21 endgames in one: 21 songs from which you can at least always play one each game. And you can choose it.
Like every game it needs to be properly dailed in. And once it is you will really enjoy it.
I like the gameplay, since you are rewarded for not instantly accepting jackpots scores and you can “prepare” a song or mode in order to score more points later during that game. I own my machine for 6 months and I hardly understand all the tactics, patches and multiballs. But basically it’s pretty simple. Keep the ball in play long enough and your scores will increase and explode once you hit the right shots.
And if the lighting is too much of a hassle: stay inside during Christmas and you can recover from a sensory overload.
Fun game, great lighting, plenty of rules and code, enough shots. Just great fun to play.
4 Flippers, 10 main shots, upper playfield, the best video animations ever on the backbox lcd, hotrails and incredible lighting effects.
I recommand to add an active sub. I hooked up a 300W Harman Kardon sub and the game becomes so much more fun. To go completely “over the top” I added the latest pinstadiums. Not a matter of lighting the playfield better, but just to add an insane amount of light on the playfield.
But even without the pinstadium lighting this game remains a candy to the eye. To me it has 21 endgames in one: 21 songs from which you can at least always play one each game. And you can choose it.
Like every game it needs to be properly dailed in. And once it is you will really enjoy it.
I like the gameplay, since you are rewarded for not instantly accepting jackpots scores and you can “prepare” a song or mode in order to score more points later during that game. I own my machine for 6 months and I hardly understand all the tactics, patches and multiballs. But basically it’s pretty simple. Keep the ball in play long enough and your scores will increase and explode once you hit the right shots.
And if the lighting is too much of a hassle: stay inside during Christmas and you can recover from a sensory overload.
Fun game, great lighting, plenty of rules and code, enough shots. Just great fun to play.
Melbourne
6.176/10
1 year ago
I’ve never been a huge music pin guy, but this is not the music pin for me. I prefer AC/DC or the Beatles over this title. The artwork on the cabinet and playfield were mediocre at best. The theming and shots were nothing special. The lighting was also discombobulating at times. I will try another couple dozen games to give it another chance, which is only fair with such a beloved title, and update my rating if I feel I did not do this title justice.
Santo André
9.264/10
1 year ago
Definitely one of my favorites. The sound quality and call outs are amazing. The light show that is customized for each MB song is nothing less than incredible and matches up so well with each song, you feel like you are at the concert. It is a totally immersive experience. Artwork is ok on the CE body, but the LE is best. This game is highly repete-able and addictive since there are so many aspects to the game. There are so many MB options and special separate game play modes that are fun and highly satisfying when/if you complete them. Call outs from the actual band members are a big plus and very entertaining, especially in adult mode. Sometimes a shocking call out comes out where you think “did I just hear what I think I heard?” lol. I love the bonus feature that can get to a huge number that is only obtained if you hit the scoop at the end of the song. It creates quite a rush when you hit it and you want to cry when you can’t hit it. Again, my personal favorite of all time.
6.485/10
1 year ago
I'm not one of those middle-aged dork that thinks he has to have another fan pinball. But I will say that this game have some problems at least for me. The lighting is way too much into varied. That flash is really bad I don't even have eye problems I'm not one of those people but it's just a complete mess for me and it doesn't allow you to see certain shots or ramps parents of course A lot of these games get it so that you want to do well so you can hear the entire song. That's nice but I can't look up from the Playfield even take a peek it what's going on because there's so much flashing I don't know where the ball is. To me that's the biggest problem with this game if there was a way they could turn down the lighting or make a lot of it just colorless D I think that would really help.
The game does have a lot going for it but like I said the lighting on the Playfield in even a little bit of play Field layout Tennant Star Wars at all. The thing would have a much higher rate by me otherwise
The game does have a lot going for it but like I said the lighting on the Playfield in even a little bit of play Field layout Tennant Star Wars at all. The thing would have a much higher rate by me otherwise
10.000/10
1 year ago
10/10 best music pin ever made then Maiden then Metallica yes i love music pins. This is ridiculous and do not think anything will beat it for a while as its full of everything. I hope JJP does another music pin or horror pin as these are the themes i want. Thankyou Jack!!!! Slash!!! and Eric!!!!
7.717/10
1 year ago
There is so much to love about GNR. It looks amazing. It is a beautifully integrated machine with amazing detail and consideration.
All of that said, the gameplay just is not there for me. The rules are not bad, but generally shooting the game I just can't seem to fall for it. I want to love it, I just don't really enjoy it at all. I still think it's a fantastic example of what can be done with theme... but I just don't enjoy it and probably wouldn't recommend it to most people unless they were big fans of the franchise.
All of that said, the gameplay just is not there for me. The rules are not bad, but generally shooting the game I just can't seem to fall for it. I want to love it, I just don't really enjoy it at all. I still think it's a fantastic example of what can be done with theme... but I just don't enjoy it and probably wouldn't recommend it to most people unless they were big fans of the franchise.
9.720/10
1 year ago
Owned LE game for several months and finally figuring out a strategy. After watching several YouTube videos and playing a **it ton of games I have learned to really appreciate the code and mechs.
The lighting and music experience are easily #1. GNR music was never on my radar, but after so many games, now it is.
I have added even more lights and better sound (pin stadiums, replacement speakers/amp, and exterior cabinet lights) to really make this game rock.
Only a couple of gripes- playfield pooling is a real issue, so I spent a fair amount of time placing plastic washers everywhere (upper playfield was a pain). I also added flipper coil fans, which definitely make a difference. The rear spotlights are a pain- I currently have disconnected the servos- don't miss it at all.
As far as code- fabulous ("Band Frenzy!" all day!!) with excellent risk/reward. However album modes and Slash Solo modes, although fun and cool, are just not worth the effort. I often skip those if going for a high score. Please fix this JJP!
The CE game is great- love the topper and exterior back lights which I have tried to replicate with my LE. You can't go wrong with the CE or LE. I can't comment about the SE.
Scorbit and wireless connectivity are great. My son also has this game and challenges me all of the time.
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GNR- a new standard for all pinball machines.
The lighting and music experience are easily #1. GNR music was never on my radar, but after so many games, now it is.
I have added even more lights and better sound (pin stadiums, replacement speakers/amp, and exterior cabinet lights) to really make this game rock.
Only a couple of gripes- playfield pooling is a real issue, so I spent a fair amount of time placing plastic washers everywhere (upper playfield was a pain). I also added flipper coil fans, which definitely make a difference. The rear spotlights are a pain- I currently have disconnected the servos- don't miss it at all.
As far as code- fabulous ("Band Frenzy!" all day!!) with excellent risk/reward. However album modes and Slash Solo modes, although fun and cool, are just not worth the effort. I often skip those if going for a high score. Please fix this JJP!
The CE game is great- love the topper and exterior back lights which I have tried to replicate with my LE. You can't go wrong with the CE or LE. I can't comment about the SE.
Scorbit and wireless connectivity are great. My son also has this game and challenges me all of the time.
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GNR- a new standard for all pinball machines.
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