Pinside rating
This game received 380 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.786 /10
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 1st in the game group "Pirates of the Caribbean (JJP)". The group itself ranks #6 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.923
Artwork: 8.582
Sounds/Music: 8.696
Other Aspects: 8.733
Pinside staff rating
This is how we, the very knowledgeable (wink wink) Pinside.com staff & moderators rate this game. 2 of us have rated this game.
This game is part of a group
Note! There are multiple versions of this game!
This is "Pirates of the Caribbean (LE)".
The other versions are: Pirates of the Caribbean (regular version), Pirates of the Caribbean (CE)
Found 158 ratings (with comment) on this game
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Mt. Juliet, TN
8.880/10
3 months ago
Played this for the first time last week; wow. These JJP machines are really next-level. The visual experience alone is enough to keep coming back for more.
9.700/10
4 months ago
This is quite simply put, the best game made, to date. It took me months of owning the game to actually appreciate the genius at work here. Unfortunately most casual players and arcade goers won’t take the time to learn the ruleset, and will never get to experience everything it offers. The game definitely fares better in a home collection for that reason. Difficult, but possible to achieve the objectives within the game. Such a unique and satisfying combination of shots. Beautiful game cosmetically, great stock playfield lighting; can’t really say enough positive things about this game and can’t think of a single bad thing to say about it.
10.000/10
5 months ago
Broadbeach
Absolutely epic game. Only just got this about a month ago but love it and understand why so many do. Goes nicely with. My Hobbit LE amd Dialed In LE amongst others. So much fun, so many shots and just a brilliant pinball machine.
9.580/10
5 months ago
This game is really epic. The animations are fantastic & the play field is highly diverse. You actually get the feeling of being on a ship! Its edgy, exciting, deep and beautiful. When you start to light it up with a good game, there aren't many things like it in this world.
9.660/10
5 months ago
Probably the last loaded game from jjp and one of the finest pinball games ever, I only took points off bc I wish the chapters felt more varied. Otherwise a widebody that shoots like a standard and loaded like none other.
9.059/10
6 months ago
I've logged a few hundred games on this one since I added it to my collection. I will say that this game is very very deep, and doesn't feel like a chore exploring the depth. I often feel like some of the "deep" rulesets out there become a bit of a mathematical exercise. I think JJP struck a rare balance of meaningful variation in the way you can stack scoring with modes and multipliers along with creating a really fun way of working towards the various multi-balls and wizard modes.
9.680/10
7 months ago
Very deep rule set, I feel like I could play this game a million times and still not figure the whole thing out! GREAT game, theme is amazing if you love the movies, everything comes together nicely, the artwork, sounds, game play, it's a great game! Quintessential JJP! I hope to own one someday!
8.453/10
7 months ago
Wien
i am still in doubt a little bit about this game. i am sure that it was really hard work to finish this game; remember, this was 4 years ago. all the new features; a completely new style of pinball machine. yes, jjp has reinvented pinball. i think they planed a lot! so many new inventions in this game, some work well, others not so well. i think there is nobody who didn't have trouble with this pin. i repaired the ship several times. but -for sure- this game is enriching the world of pinball. very sorry that there is no code update. it seems that jjp was glad to finish sales. i looks a little bit like child laying aside. it seems they don't want to have anything to do with this machine further???
i see this machine in the top 20ies, not top 3.
i see this machine in the top 20ies, not top 3.
10.000/10
7 months ago
I can't say enough good about this game. Absolutely amazing. Even a low scoring game is enjoyable. The variation and the number of areas and toys is remarkable. I am glad I was able to score one of these for my collection. Can't imagine letting it go anytime soon.
9.016/10
8 months ago
Aldergrove, BC
I've been extrememly lucky to have an LE lent to me by a friend, the more I play this game the more I learn and the more I want to learn, in 33 years of pinball collecting, not sure I've ever said that!! This game keeps you coming back because there are so many ways to approach it, so many different paths you can take, literally no end to the variations!! Each character selection gives you a different look, you must then decide how best to use the advantages that they give you, it really does make each game seem like a new experience. A real masterpiece, and a stunning achievement for a first time designer!!
7.520/10
8 months ago
It’s an impressive build but it lacks charm for me. Manufacturers will likely never make a game like this again as it’s a nightmare to maintain. It’s just too precious feeling for me. Like most JJP games it’s a lot of boutique flash lacking in soul and functionality. The rules and coding are great however and I’m sure it makes a great home game. I’m just not personally interested. Flag away! Haha
Bayamón
6.614/10
9 months ago
Played it several times,I really want to understand why people love this game but its just not there for me.
8.008/10
10 months ago
i like this game, but its not the best thing ever. The rules are hard to understand with all these characters (at least if you don't own it) And the play field is dark. I wish they used more of it instead of cutting areas with the malstorm and pirate ship. Now, toys, its great with the disc and rocking ship, cannon, etc. Music and call outs are great. The plunger is weak for what reason?
Hopefully they may it again or some version of it.
Hopefully they may it again or some version of it.
7.770/10
10 months ago
Honestly their is way to much going on in this game to many characters to choose from and the play field is enormous with lots of stuff
9.900/10
11 months ago
Wow. What a game. When I first played it I was overwhelmed by the myriad choices. Once I bought my LE and spent some time learning the rules, I was blown away. IMO the most amazing pin ever made. So many things to do and so many mini wizard modes. You can stack anything with anything and choose so many different characters to play - each with benefits and penalties.
And the toys! Where did they get those marvelous toys? The rocking Black Pearl ship with a set of flippers and a cannon to fire your (cannon)ball at the other ship across the playfield. The whirlpool shot, the collectible gold, the compass that shows the best shot, the magnetic random mode bounce house, the star map that gives hidden clues - this game has it all! I installed a playfield protector which gave me an opportunity to take everything off of the playfield and see how well this game is made. JJP quality is the best! If you can find one for sale, don’t hesitate. It easily warrants the high price that it demands.
And the toys! Where did they get those marvelous toys? The rocking Black Pearl ship with a set of flippers and a cannon to fire your (cannon)ball at the other ship across the playfield. The whirlpool shot, the collectible gold, the compass that shows the best shot, the magnetic random mode bounce house, the star map that gives hidden clues - this game has it all! I installed a playfield protector which gave me an opportunity to take everything off of the playfield and see how well this game is made. JJP quality is the best! If you can find one for sale, don’t hesitate. It easily warrants the high price that it demands.
10.000/10
11 months ago
So I traded my M.M LE for this game plus 4500dollars. I was apprehensive before I got it home and played it. Holy *:;! This is the greatest game ever made, hands down. The plethora of great shots along with the flawless integration of the screen in to the game is sensational. It will never leave my collection. If you have a chance to own one , take a second mortgage and get the game. Best ever, zero debate!
9.072/10
11 months ago
Hands down the best game ever made. It's a fresh take on a old story. Learning the characters is fun. They all have advantages that can be used depending on game play. The inlanes are changeable on the fly so you can adjust then as need be in the game. There are way more shots then first meets the eye.
It's on a level all on its own. And once you own one, it's hard to go back to a normal mode based game.
It's on a level all on its own. And once you own one, it's hard to go back to a normal mode based game.
8.065/10
1 year ago
I like this game but cant fall in love with it. Maybe I need to own it and play it hundreds of times to understand it better. But as a person that gets to play it on site other JJP games hold my interest more like dialed in or Woz.
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