Pinside rating
This game received 1098 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.724 /10
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 1st in the game group "Lord of the Rings ". The group itself ranks #8 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game design: 8.959
Artwork: 8.359
Sounds/Music: 8.458
Other Aspects: 8.82
Pinside staff rating
This is how we, the very knowledgeable (wink wink) Pinside.com staff & moderators rate this game. 10 of us have rated this game.
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Note! There are multiple versions of this game!
This is "Lord of the Rings ".
The other version is: Lord of the Rings Limited Edition
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Draper, UT
8.824/10
5 days ago
This game definitely benefits from an LED upgrade. Wish this would be vaulted. Fairly long ball times with a lot to work on. Getting all the movie multiballs is pretty easy, but completing them and all the modes is another story.
9.140/10
74 days ago
My 2nd favorite stern (JP2 #1). I owned a beautiful example and while the game is amazing artwork hurts it a little bit for me. I also played it non stop to get to Valinor and kinda burnt myself out on it. No game screams integration like LOTR. If I had more money and room it's a keeper. Its a long player, but needs to be to fit it all in. It's a game that needs to be able to sit a week or longer after a couple long Valinor attempts. All in all a fantastic addition especially in a 5-10 game lineup.
8.470/10
74 days ago
Donaueschingen
I think this is a great pinball machine, but what is holding me back from owning it is the horrible, horrible art, specifically the playfield design. It just looks hideous and that is something that is really important for me personally. But let's put that aside (imagine this got a reskin...) and look at the rest of the machine.
This is truly a multiball lover's game. A lot of stuff going on, great amount of modes, an almost unbeatable wizard mode - what's not to love about playing this machine. Minor negative for me is that the amazing soundtrack from the movies is implemented in a subpar way, which is probably something that can be improved with some extra upgrades.
All in all, if you want to go for gameplay and are not concerned with art, this is a top notch machine. Fingers crossed for that reskin!
This is truly a multiball lover's game. A lot of stuff going on, great amount of modes, an almost unbeatable wizard mode - what's not to love about playing this machine. Minor negative for me is that the amazing soundtrack from the movies is implemented in a subpar way, which is probably something that can be improved with some extra upgrades.
All in all, if you want to go for gameplay and are not concerned with art, this is a top notch machine. Fingers crossed for that reskin!
7.392/10
4 months ago
Interesting layout and good shot variety. This is one I don't get to play too often so i'm still getting a feel for the rules and logic. I do like the creativity in how the ball travels. I'm not big on playfield toys. However, this pin has some really cool shots and it's unique features really bring the theme to life. Has some flow to it but also becomes stop and go at times. I think the lighting could be a little bit better. I feel like it's missing something for me. Didn't hold my attention for long, but it's still a really good pin.
9.156/10
4 months ago
Malmö
One of Sterns most entertaining titles. The ingenuity behind many of the playfield toys and the fact that most of them are actually well-integrated in gameplay and scoring as opposed to "built for show but not performance" ( like X-men for example) puts this pinball in the top league.
The playfield area is utilized to its fullest. But somehow this game still manages to leave enough room for varied shots and
playerfriendly view over the different playfield spots. Definately one of the best tables from the early 2000's. It looks marvellous and the sound package is both thrilling and well balanced towards the story.
The playfield area is utilized to its fullest. But somehow this game still manages to leave enough room for varied shots and
playerfriendly view over the different playfield spots. Definately one of the best tables from the early 2000's. It looks marvellous and the sound package is both thrilling and well balanced towards the story.
Vancouver, BC
8.840/10
5 months ago
The game is extremely addictive and entertaining. The games are long enough and above all, there are many multiball to unlock. That's great strength. The only negative is that sometimes the rhythm and broken during animation too long on the DMD. 3 skill shots (one easy, second ok, and last very hard). Excellent design and gameplay.
But after all an excellent game. 9.5 / 10
But after all an excellent game. 9.5 / 10
9.332/10
5 months ago
this is definitely in my top 5 favorite pins, the only reason I can't give it a perfect 10 is because of the God awful playfield and cabinet art. besides this though, it really is a perfect game. it's just as epic as the books and movies. the progression of the modes into destroying the ring is extremely satisfying all while being one of the best shooting games I've played. if a vaulted version came out with updated artwork I would buy it in a heartbeat. and call it my precious....
10.000/10
6 months ago
I love this game. One of the forever greats. It's hard to argue anything wrong with it esp. For the time.
9.420/10
6 months ago
You can't go wrong with Lord of the Rings. The game isn't perfect, but it's really good. Probably my #3 game ever. The path of the dead could have been better or eliminated and it needs a better toy. The rules and depth of this game is where it shines. All the modes are different and using the inserts the game lets you know how to complete the mode. Reaching Valinor is so hard that I don't know if those stars will ever align.
I think this is Stern's best game ever.
I think this is Stern's best game ever.
Lille
8.360/10
7 months ago
Finally got a chance to play this at a pinball convention and it was a lot of fun. I am a big fan of the movies and the theme is integrated well. Game play is good with little tendency to side drain. Multiple modes keep it interesting along with just enough challenging shots. I hope Stern considers a re-release with a large LCD and movie footage.
Sao Paulo
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