Jersey Jack

Pirates of the Caribbean (LE)

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This game received 428 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.696 _/10

8.696

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 1st in the game group "Pirates of the Caribbean (JJP)". The group itself ranks #15 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.781

Artwork: 8.572

Sounds/Music: 8.557

Other Aspects: 8.648

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9.800/10

4 years ago

BEN

TZBen

Pinside member

14y 62,050 1,543 13

updated review: I've owned the game for over two years now. Code is on .99 but an update is scheduled soon.
I enjoy this game a lot. The generic pirate theme works well. It's a big hit with guests, when you load the cannon and sink a ship during a multi ball pinball rarely gets any better.

early review: received my game (le) three days ago. put about 100 games on it over the long weekend. spent about 5 hours dialing it in and readjusting switches etc.

No unusual issues out of the box. great mods available aftermarket, I added the cracken and dauntless railing prior to plunging my first ball. I then added the disk silencer which is needed.

game is fantastic so far, I'm admittedly in the honeymoon period but I've played a lot of pins and it leaves a good impression after the first 100 games. Still figuring the rules and trying to understand the opportunities for big points. So far I've stacked four multi balls and put up about 1.6 million as my grand champ score. Game is fun!

TZBen edited previous rating on November 09, 2021.

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9.527/10

4 years ago

???

Yngwie

Pinside member

Paradise Valley, AZ

5y 24,250 1 11 12

Ive owned this game a few weeks now. Its beautiful, deep and fun. It has all the great elements of the JPP games but is a better playing game than the Hobbit
Its the new star of the arcade at my house. I still suck at it, so I will have to come back and edit once I figure it out and have some deep games.

Yngwie has owned this game in the past.

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9.940/10

4 years ago

BW

KingBW

Pinside+ Frequent

8y 116K 3,143 102 1

This is one of the best pinball machines we have played and owned. We've had it for 4 months now so the honeymoon phase should be over, but we still love this one a lot. We followed this one from the reveal, to playing prototypes, to playing the first production pin on the line at JJP (the first non-employees to play the production model), to playing a SE in a league, to finally owning a LE.

It takes about the first 20 or so times playing it to get a handle on what to shoot for and how to progress in the game. It's not "hard" to figure out, there is just a lot going on in this packed playfield. The rocking upper playfield with flippers on it is probably it's most unique feature. The shots all have a purpose in the plot/progressing of the pin and you really need to play it to understand it. Yes, there is a kind of quest to work your way through the game with several parallel paths to get to the super wizard mode (very hard to get to). With all the character selections at the beginning of the game with the advantages and disadvantages of each character, it creates several different approaches for strategy. The code is fantastic. The "gold collecting" for a multiball is pretty cool. The plundering creates some comradery and heckling that means something in multi-player games. The theming is great considering the licensing limitations. Sometimes games take a while to play, other times it can kick your butt. And that's one of the many reasons to keep pressing that start button. You can tell that Eric put a ton of effort into his first design, Keith and Joe supported that with a ton of effort in programming with lots of game variations, the Jean-Paul created animations that were done very well. David Thiel created some great music and sound effects that are theme appropriate and sound good. The call outs from the character "Gibbs" are very piratey.

The LE and CE have the RGB general illumination that accent the different chapters/modes/wizard modes. That little thing makes a big difference in a home environment, but probably not so much at a location with other pins and lights around it.

Give this game at least 20 tries.

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10.000/10

4 years ago

BGW

bgwilly31

Pinside member

Cincinnati, OH

7y 49,300 432 12 11

This game design just has that IT factor. Everybody that walks up to it and is just amazed at how cool the PF design looks. So many different shots. My favorite of my entire collection.

10 Pinsiders flagged this. 9 Pinsiders starred this!

9.320/10

4 years ago

VIC

PinMonk

Pin Monk

9y 183K 30,216 16

Music work on this game is fantastic, and the rule set is crazy in a good way. SO much to do, and a GREAT 2 player or more game with the plundering mechanic.

8.176/10

4 years ago

D D

RandomTask

Silverball Chronicles

5y 68,550 512 2 35

It's a floaty wide-body which requires a lot of tweaks to get dialed in... Art isn't great, and the theme is based on a meh movie series. It is fun to play, a long player and has many interesting shots. It would be much better in HUO environment, on location is just isn't right.

Edit: I see that all those who own the game rate it 9.5 or higher. My opinion is flagged because I didn't like the game that much? That's fair and balanced...

RandomTask edited previous rating on June 18, 2019.

12 Pinsiders flagged this. 13 Pinsiders starred this!

8.892/10

4 years ago

MDM

PDX-Mike

Pinside member

Portland, OR

5y 53,050 252 26

Winner winner chicken dinner!! This IMO is the current holy grail of pinball! This machine has it all, amazing shots, call outs, toys, artwork! Eric knocked it out of the park on this machine!!

PDX-Mike edited previous rating on February 18, 2021.

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8.840/10

4 years ago

LEX

lexi

Pinside member

Sheffield

5y 34,650 83 1 9

A great game from JJP and it is fantastic to have a number of pinball machine manufacturers competing with each other and creating pins right now in 2019 with a distinctive difference between each other. POTC is a fantastic machine. This review is for the CE edition rather than the LE so I dont have a comparison for differences between the two. The technology JJP has in this game is at the highest level.

The screen size is huge and being a wide body pin it is crammed with some great features and game play. Virtually all shooters and coils are adjustable using the control panel which is such a great tool using the game admin controls. This is a good game for the family and occasional player also and with a bit of time you can create a lot of ball control. My favorite wide body pin before this one was STTNG, but this one is as good as it gets for engineering and fun also.

Edit this rating was implemented before the CE version was available on Pinside :)

8.880/10

4 years ago

RAS

Rasavage

Pinside member

Tallahassee, FL

7y 49,550 288 7 22

Prior to picking up this pin, I was pretty skeptical. The Johnny Depp movies are a little worn out and while the reveal for the pin was strong, the bumps along the way with rolling out the pin took some wind out of the sails. But then I started playing the game at various shows and became increasing impressed with what JJP put together. And ultimately I found the limited licensing to be a blessing, as it gave the pin a more generic pirate feel. I love the shots on this pin, they are all "findable" but not necessarily easy; my only gripe is the far left "orbit" is not terribly satisfying. More than any other pin that I can think of, this game is loaded with toys and the rocking ship upper playfield/cannon may be the best toy in pinball. That being said, the star map and the lower lcd screen aren't terribly useful IMO. The light show is quite good as is the music, and having a real character from the movies do the callouts is also a definite plus. But the real star of the show is the code. This game just feels as deep as the ocean, which I think will translate into exceptional lastability.

Rasavage has owned this game in the past.

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8.772/10

5 years ago

DAD

GranpaDave

Pinside+ Frequent

Xenia, OH

5y 85,800 385 39 41

Pros: Fabulous artwork, great layout and challenging. Typical high end JJP table- beautiful to watch. Deep rule set and numerous characters.

Cons: Wide body (feels big, because it is!). Friend who owns one complains of some reliability issues.
Price. All off these tables are now collector level because of high demand- not in production.

Update: I question lastability. My friend is selling his and we put a couple of more games on it. It really does not draw me back for another game. Art, animations, and theme are fabulous. GNR is another story- can't stay away from that one.

GranpaDave edited previous rating on September 01, 2021.

7.667/10

5 years ago

JMW

JMWRainwater

Pinside+ Frequent

6y 43,850 18 23 163 1

It feels like a JJP game through & through without offering enough new from WoZ or Hobbit to win me over.

JMWRainwater has this game on the wishlist.

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9.539/10

5 years ago

???

ObiWan36

Inactive member

Pittsburgh, PA

6y 12,250 1 7

Great game! Love the upper play field, although the cannon shot is very difficult but rewarding! Theme is great.

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10.000/10

5 years ago

???

FarFromHeaven26

Pinside member

Unknown

6y 42,050 319 7 28

A state-of-the-art pinball masterpiece that is likely to be named when the term "raise the bar" is employed. Strong rumors are circulating that the upcoming WILLY WONKA may eclipse it, meaning that Jersey Jack has ushered in a true Golden Age of Pinball. But whether WW edges ahead or not matters little. This machine is a keeper for those who can afford it, and for those saving up and until purchase taking advantage of a location where it is offered. I agree with those who have stated the art is very good but perhaps not among the top tier in that department. Still I refused to downgrade it on that count as it is still exquisite. But everything else rates among the highest in pinball: astonishingly deep and complex code; playfield ingenuity and toys; sound; music; LCD and off course the incomparable JERSEY JACK build quality. And seemingly a machine that will never grow tiring over the long haul. I am convinced the 9,500 LE is the way to go. Just an amazing machine that should help sustain the pinball renaissance, and until maybe WONKA the crown jewel from JJP or at least on par with the magnificent WOZ. (the two edits were for typos, not for the actual rating).

FarFromHeaven26 edited previous rating on April 22, 2019.

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9.272/10

5 years ago

???

Bradpinfan

Pinside member

Fort Wayne, IN

7y 52,550 2 23 18

Pros:
This game has one of the most unique layouts that I have ever seen. All of the shots on this game feel great to hit, and all are rewarding in some ways. With the different captains allowing for many different playstyles, it feels like everything in the game is allows for massive scores. I go with Blackbeard to try to maximize my multiballs. Art is goo, although not outstanding. Call outs are nice as well.

Cons:
The rules are great..... but walking up to it for the first will defenitley overwhelm you. This game doesn’t feel like a POTC game, it just feels like a generic pirate game, which is fine although is not what I signed up for. The modes are not good.

Overall:
This game is one of the best and the cons are just minor drops in a bucket. Play this game if you have the chance.

9.800/10

5 years ago

FAD

DrDQ

Pinside member

Easton, PA

7y 67,550 273 6 31

There is so much too like about this game; Toys, Layout, Shots, Sounds, Artwork, Theme Integration, Ruleset etc. It is a top machine in many of these aspects. This machine was clearly very well thought out and designed. Fantastic Theme Integration with very original layout, tons of shots with a very deep code that isn't too hard to grasp. Shaker and sound integration with the shots adds significantly to the feel and satisfaction. Amazing and enjoyable upper playfield. Some of the shots I love that are very satisfying ; The right ramp up the ship and through both spinners, left ramp through the whirlpool where they ball can hang there for a while, the metal clunk on a perfect shot to the Dauntless, the devil's triangle/spinner sound, the feel/flow and sound/lighting on the Fountain of Youth inner loop, the sound/feel of the Port Royal loop, especially when caught by the magnet for the ship VUK, the use of the left post for holding the ball for the Multiball loop jackpot in On Stranger Tides Multiball, The Maelstrom and Bayou shots during At Worlds End Multiball...the list goes on and on.

There isn't much to say around the negatives; current code may be slightly multiball scoring heavy and the modes could use some refining down the road - but this is being highly critical. Some issues tweaking from NIB that many have encountered but they are all minor. Occasional balls stuck in Ship VUK during multi ball, but might also be because mine is set up pretty steep. Added a washer under the subway to help.

DrDQ edited previous rating on November 27, 2022.
DrDQ currently owns this game.

3 Pinsiders flagged this. 9 Pinsiders starred this!

9.420/10

5 years ago

KBG

Reznnate

Pinside+ Frequent

6y 89,800 801 61

Incredible game. Innovative, beautiful, and fun.

Reznnate edited previous rating on February 25, 2020.

2 Pinsiders flagged this. 2 Pinsiders starred this!

7.028/10

5 years ago

DEV

deveric

Pinside member

Lyon

9y 26,400 10 4 36

The best pinball for me !!!

deveric edited previous rating on October 09, 2023.

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9.940/10

5 years ago

MAS

SuperMas77

Pinside+ Frequent

5y 73,650 409 42

Bought POTC-LE and it is everything I hoped it would be. In short, this is a modern day Twilight Zone. Way ahead of it's time in regards to code, playfield design and toys. Blasting a cannon ball from the Black Pearl across the playfield to destroy the other ship is awesome! This is a HUO game that simply cannot be appreciated when played on location.

SuperMas77 edited previous rating on January 22, 2024.

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10.000/10

5 years ago

JPM

addams40

Pinside member

Brooklyn, NY

5y 20,800 49 5 13

Love the game . Not one game is the same always changes . And really nice light show on playfield . Well done JJP

addams40 currently owns this game.

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8.204/10

5 years ago

RRP

PhantomO

Pinside member

Marlborough, MA

11y 60,050 498 4 48

The art package is so visually engrossing and details that it is like walking into the POTC ride at a Disney park - everything you see is part of the show. The flickering lanterns on the upper playfield are a case in point. No real need for them to be there, but you notice them and it adds to an immersive theme experience. This is a high-end, premium machine that you can get for the price of a decent used car. But if I could afford it and only had room for one machine, this would probably be it.

8.760/10

5 years ago

JON

Jhislop3

Pinside+ Frequent

Orlando, FL

5y 45,800 41 7 11 1

Tons of fun and need to play this more often now that its in the pin collection. Its growing on me and is a pin that I don't think we will get bored with anytime soon.

Jhislop3 has this game on the wishlist.

9.520/10

5 years ago

SSD

PinFan4Life

Pinside member

Tampa, FL

12y 63,400 570 14 47

This is my 4th JJP Machine (I’ve owned all 4 made to date). I personally think this is the best one yet and that’s saying a lot because I really enjoy my WOZ and DI LE. The shots and flow are smooth and satisfying. The rocking ship with cannon is an awesome playfield toy, one of the best I’ve seen ever. The game code is very well done and has deep rules. Sound is well done and variance in music and effects are great! I’d highly recommend this game to any of my fellow pinheads.

PinFan4Life has owned this game in the past.

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9.789/10

5 years ago

???

locksmith

Pinside member

10y 90,300 818 53 1

This game is the new Heavyweight champion of pinball.I believe it will reign for a long time.

4 Pinsiders flagged this. 2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.660/10

5 years ago

WIK

MarZ_78

Pinside member

Cedar Falls, IA

5y 46,300 114 3 7

Overall POTC is an absolute piece of artwork. The rule set is complicate but in a clean effective manner. It is difficult to master, but easy to play and be entertained.
There are 6 different multi-balls that are possible. Progress toward each one is displayed on the monitor. Chapters (mini-game) modes are also displayed on the monitor. Inexperienced players can learn the game by reading and paying attention to the ques/tips on the monitor.
Shots on the play field vary from easy to difficult. Knowing the rules puts you at an advantage but you still will need to execute some of the harder shots put up a really good score. The sequence of game modes and shots can really make the difference between a good score and a score that makes people wonder if you somehow cheated.
The game is great but needs that code update. Still on rev 0.99. Needs a competition mode. This game will be even more interesting once it has a competitive side to it. currently not able to play a sanctioned event on this machine. Also, some of the character's attributes are not that intriguing so they get played very little. This is the reason I down-rated the game rules. However, The game rules are better than any other game IMO.
Modding this machine has been entertaining as well. There are plenty of opportunities to make this machine unique.
This rating is based on my CE HUO machine that is fully functioning. Maintaining this machine will take a person with a moderate to expert level of experience/electronic-mechanical skill set.

MarZ_78 edited previous rating on April 02, 2020.

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9.220/10

5 years ago

RC

Robhorror

Pinside member

Québec, QC

8y 50,650 3 15 53

A little confusing and difficult to understand at first but Always fun. But when we begin to understand the rules(or some of the rules), the fun is multiplicate. All the shot are fun and a lot are special. A real beauty.

Robhorror edited previous rating on October 07, 2020.
Robhorror currently owns this game.

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