Bally
Judge Dredd Pinside Rating
This game received 496 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.029 /10
Judge Dredd
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.097
Artwork: 8.32
Sounds/Music: 7.587
Other Aspects: 7.942
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8.855/10
35 days ago
Modesto, CA
This game feels unique for it's era. It seems complicated just by looking at it, but once behind the flippers, the game is easier than first appearance. It brings a unique lock for multi balls, and simple enough shots for fun league games.
8.579/10
3 months ago
It took me a minute to warm up to this game. Be sure to set it up to be hard - open up those outlanes, limit the extra ball awards, and put the rules on hard. Otherwise decent players will get to Ultimate Challenge in just a couple games.
Pros:
The artwork - they pick a style, and stick with it. And it looks fantastic.
Speed - this game has tons of flow. It's nice to have a game without pop bumpers. And the backbox art integrates with gameplay, including flashers that correspond to modes, such as Dredd's motorcycle lights flashing when in pursuit mode.
Shots - there are tons of things to shoot for, loops, ramps, drops, and it's satisfying when you start chaining together combos
"video modes" - I like that they're integrated into the shots you make, such as the ramps you need to hit in pursuit corresponding to what's happening on the DMD, and the same goes for "Bad Impersonator" - a lot of video modes Bally/Williams put out in the 90s were a small step above the sort of videogame people were playing in the 70s and early 80s, and feel out of place. I wish more of their games used video modes like Dredd
Humor - gotta love the little easter eggs hidden in the game when you hit buttons at a specific time.
Cons:
Give me a normal launch button, please.
Deadworld - ok, the mech with the deadworld mod is pretty cool. But as it shipped? The mech takes up a lot of real estate, and it and the crane really don't add anything to the game.
Supergame - Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I'd rather have a deeper main game mode integrating parts of "Supergame" than having a separate ruleset altogether. As it stands, I never load up "Supergame" because starting with a multiball is like having candy for dinner. It could have been more fun having those as different earned multiball modes in the main game required to reach "Ultimate Challenge."
Lighting - by default, it sucks. And it's a bummer, because the playfield has such beautiful art. Some warm-white spotlights and trough lighting really brightens the game up.
Depending on taste
Music - I can see it grating on folks. The first time I played it, I hated it. It's since grown on me.
Funky shots - I consider myself a decent player. Not a pro by any means, but some of the shots on here are kind of tough to hit. Air raid for example, and the reward for hitting it and getting the correct drop target is a measly 5 million. What's the point of this shot?
Some folks complain about the captive balls being a waste because they're not used in other modes, but I find them to a be a great risk/reward shot. Getting 2x multiplier on your modes is huge, but you don't want to earn it on a bad ball and it can be a dangerous shot to make.
Pros:
The artwork - they pick a style, and stick with it. And it looks fantastic.
Speed - this game has tons of flow. It's nice to have a game without pop bumpers. And the backbox art integrates with gameplay, including flashers that correspond to modes, such as Dredd's motorcycle lights flashing when in pursuit mode.
Shots - there are tons of things to shoot for, loops, ramps, drops, and it's satisfying when you start chaining together combos
"video modes" - I like that they're integrated into the shots you make, such as the ramps you need to hit in pursuit corresponding to what's happening on the DMD, and the same goes for "Bad Impersonator" - a lot of video modes Bally/Williams put out in the 90s were a small step above the sort of videogame people were playing in the 70s and early 80s, and feel out of place. I wish more of their games used video modes like Dredd
Humor - gotta love the little easter eggs hidden in the game when you hit buttons at a specific time.
Cons:
Give me a normal launch button, please.
Deadworld - ok, the mech with the deadworld mod is pretty cool. But as it shipped? The mech takes up a lot of real estate, and it and the crane really don't add anything to the game.
Supergame - Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I'd rather have a deeper main game mode integrating parts of "Supergame" than having a separate ruleset altogether. As it stands, I never load up "Supergame" because starting with a multiball is like having candy for dinner. It could have been more fun having those as different earned multiball modes in the main game required to reach "Ultimate Challenge."
Lighting - by default, it sucks. And it's a bummer, because the playfield has such beautiful art. Some warm-white spotlights and trough lighting really brightens the game up.
Depending on taste
Music - I can see it grating on folks. The first time I played it, I hated it. It's since grown on me.
Funky shots - I consider myself a decent player. Not a pro by any means, but some of the shots on here are kind of tough to hit. Air raid for example, and the reward for hitting it and getting the correct drop target is a measly 5 million. What's the point of this shot?
Some folks complain about the captive balls being a waste because they're not used in other modes, but I find them to a be a great risk/reward shot. Getting 2x multiplier on your modes is huge, but you don't want to earn it on a bad ball and it can be a dangerous shot to make.
7.946/10
4 months ago
Hamilton, ON
Deadworld disc could have been left out entirely. Fun game. Clear objectives.
Also, Superplay!
Also, Superplay!
Monash
8.592/10
4 months ago
I rated this with the dead world mod. It's the real standard. This game has so much potential, with some TLC. Cabinet art is great, if it hasn't faded. Back glass is interactive with the lit shots. LEDs are a must. Spotlights for the center. Lots of customizable opportunities on this game. And not too complicated for a rookie to work on it. Bally williams made some quality stuff in the 90s. This is one of them. The guitar riffs are a bit repetitive though. Funny call outs. Update the red dots to color dmd. It's a must for home use.
7.369/10
5 months ago
We had this one at work for a long time. It's fun, but like so many, the lack of the Deadworld mod means coming out of the factory, they had a toy with no use. I have to ding this rating for that. Otherwise, a fun pin - I never was sold on the need for a Superpin option. I'd love to see a remake with the awesome Dredd film as the source, but this is still a solid, 90s pin.
6.933/10
7 months ago
Despite not knowing much about Judge Dredd, the layout design of this game has always appealed to me. After owning one for a while, it's still fun once in a while but probably not a permanent fixture. Still this doesn't feel slow like a lot of widebody games, a great use of the extra space. There does seem to be a lot going on but it's a pretty much a straightforward 90s mode game. Too bad about the limitations on the deadworld. I haven't tried to install the mod on mine. I've had to do a lot of work on it and I don't want to open it back up if I don't have to. It also seems like they could have done more with the code, so much untapped potential here.
Smålands Anneberg
8.696/10
1 year ago
Not a Bad pin at All .. Good call outs , Light show and the Dead world mod is a Plus .. Good Wide body pin for it's Time .. Would Own it again ..
9.600/10
1 year ago
Kongsberg
This game is excellent! It`s a widebody where the outlane on the left is in the "middle lane" The far left lane is a kickback that most of the time kicks the ball up to the upper right mini flipper. From there you van shoot a loop to the right upper flipper and start looping. Very cool. It has a 3 rails stacked on the right upper playfield. Lots of funny quotes, and the spinning in two directions - deadworld.
Cambridge
9.028/10
1 year ago
Another nice pin that you should own at least once. I had a blast with Dredd. If you add the planet mod and LED this sucker, it’s a beautiful game! Shots are fun. I’d love to take another crack at it, since I’ve played and gotten better over the years. I bet I could beat it now. It’s just a heavy hard to move wide body that got me. Had to carry it with my brother up and down steps. If you own a stair climbing dolly should be fine.
The art is awesome, the cheesy crimes/fines are hilarious, and that crazy mutliball is so fun. Dredd again, is a must own once. I miss it!
The art is awesome, the cheesy crimes/fines are hilarious, and that crazy mutliball is so fun. Dredd again, is a must own once. I miss it!
8.441/10
1 year ago
Annecy
Owned this machine in the past and enjoyed it. Fast game, full of different shots and features, lot of ramps with good flow. The Multiball 6 is a bit stressful but fun. Love the easter eggs and animations ; lot of humor in a dark theme. The cons: some lights missing & some parts of the code could be better.
A very good wide body.
A very good wide body.
7.487/10
1 year ago
A solid overall game that I think is lot of fun. Lot of modes and the various starting modes you can play with also really add to the fun factor of this. Enjoy the layout and overall shots of the title.
8.420/10
1 year ago
Bought this game for kids. They wanted ramps and multi balls. Based off comic book not the movie. My first Wide body pinball. Have to admit I like it. Theme is ok very specific for a certain age group who remember the comic. Lots to shot for. Call out help you know what to shot for during game spinning ball lock is cool easy for kids to follow rules on how to lock ball. 5 years for flatulence!!!! Kids love it. They love the fact you can start with multi ball by selecting super game and buy an extra ball when yours are done. Drain shield helps them get into the game before losing their balls. Shots are attainable fun game can get hectic at times with 5 balls on the play field. Glad I bought it probably paid to much but all games are ridiculously over priced right now I paid $3900 9/2/2022 with topper. I find I will play a couple games then move back to my EM games. I am older and do not need a lot going on to enjoy pinball.
Surprised this game is rated so low. Has something for everyone. Some pin heads may not like it’s a wide body. With everything this game has you need the space. Not a slow game. Side drains could be hungrier games can get long.
Surprised this game is rated so low. Has something for everyone. Some pin heads may not like it’s a wide body. With everything this game has you need the space. Not a slow game. Side drains could be hungrier games can get long.
8.060/10
1 year ago
With dead world “mod” and led upgrade, this is a fun pin to shoot. Sub woofer really improves the sound.
8.127/10
1 year ago
I think I'm a widebody fanboy... because I seem to gravitate towards the widebody games!
This is the first pinball that I ever bought. I was completely sucked in by the beautiful playfield artwork and the amazing colours! What a absolutely beautiful playfield! There is so much going on with the theme.. you can't help but have a closer look when you see this machine in the wild! There is also quite a few cool mods available for this table.
As for game play. It's a fast table. There are quite a few shots to make for ramps and subways. Loading up the deadworld ( if you have the deadworld mod) is quite satisfying.. seeing the crane unload them during multiball is very rewarding. The music can be a little repetitive, but not over the top. It fits the theme well. The callouts are good, and the animations are fun. I'm thinking a colour DMD would kick it up a notch. Overall, the theme and game play go together well, and this table is much better than it has been given credit for previously, but the competition from that era of games is staggering. Remember Adams family and star trek the next generation game out around the same time. So the following for this game is certainly lacking compared to what it should be.
This is the first pinball that I ever bought. I was completely sucked in by the beautiful playfield artwork and the amazing colours! What a absolutely beautiful playfield! There is so much going on with the theme.. you can't help but have a closer look when you see this machine in the wild! There is also quite a few cool mods available for this table.
As for game play. It's a fast table. There are quite a few shots to make for ramps and subways. Loading up the deadworld ( if you have the deadworld mod) is quite satisfying.. seeing the crane unload them during multiball is very rewarding. The music can be a little repetitive, but not over the top. It fits the theme well. The callouts are good, and the animations are fun. I'm thinking a colour DMD would kick it up a notch. Overall, the theme and game play go together well, and this table is much better than it has been given credit for previously, but the competition from that era of games is staggering. Remember Adams family and star trek the next generation game out around the same time. So the following for this game is certainly lacking compared to what it should be.
7.740/10
1 year ago
Highly entertaining comic book pin with lots of toys on the playfield.
The side start button is a bit weird (there’s no plunge on the front), but the ‘super game’, which starts with a multiball, is pretty entertaining. I enjoyed the numerous ramps, the rotating ‘dead world’ toy and the little grab claw. That said, the gameplay felt strangely generic and I didn’t return to it after the initial play.
The side start button is a bit weird (there’s no plunge on the front), but the ‘super game’, which starts with a multiball, is pretty entertaining. I enjoyed the numerous ramps, the rotating ‘dead world’ toy and the little grab claw. That said, the gameplay felt strangely generic and I didn’t return to it after the initial play.
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