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This game received 470 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.846 /10
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.67
Artwork: 8.225
Sounds/Music: 7.514
Other Aspects: 7.843
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9.495/10
42 days ago
Redondo Beach, CA
I have played this game a lot when it came out and again owning it later in life. Nobody can beat me on it in my circle of friends. It is kind of a one shot game (shuttle ramp to the faces) but it is so beautifully done. Is this game easy for me? - Yes. Do I Still love it? - Absolutely. One of the greatest pinball machine ever made in my opinion.
9.642/10
5 months ago
BoP at our house has gotten over 70 hours (1200ish) games since we got the game in Jan 2022. It is the go-to for all of my kids and really is a great follow-up to pinbot (we have that as well). I see a lot of people saying this is a "1 shot" game and while I do not disagree, there is a lot more going on that is not the shuttle ramp. The loops are great, mini wheel is fun and heartbeat ramp is a blast to hit over and over. Rules are great and everyone that plays it wants to go buy one. I have newer/older pins right next to this one and BoP normally is the one we all end up on at the end of the night. LEDs on this game look amazing and if you have one, check your ramps for cracks. If you do not have the Cliffy protectors on the ramps, get them.
4.963/10
9 months ago
London
I played this at Plonk Golf in Hackney, London, and promptly forgot about it…
I’m unsure if it was poorly maintained, or whether it is normally grimly grey and dimly lit. Either way, I got someway to transforming the bride and felt there wasn’t much else to do. The playfield is dominated by a very large plastic ramp and a series of pegs on the right-hand side such that it felt, on initial inspection, that the only place you could shoot was the left ramp over and over again.
Watching tutorial videos afterwards, it seems that - yes - the game is mostly about shooting the left ramp over and over again.
Either way, I had believed that Williams could do no wrong in its 90s designs. Bride of Pinbot got this notion out of my head - I could hardly believe the Williams ‘W’ on the speakers because this is total tosh (at least to someone who walked up to casually play).
UPDATE: Played a nicer version at Pinball Republic in Croydon, London. Still of the same opinion on this one - it’s a single shot game with not much to do after completing the Bride. I also hate the sexist call-outs. Sorry to the many fans of this game, but ratings are my opinion and, personally, I’d rather play a huge range of other pins.
UPDATE: Played the Pinball Republic version again and increased its rating, largely because it is better than Star Wars Episode I. It is fun activating the Bride but, unfortunately, after several plays (I’m not a great pinball player), I’d seen most of what this pin had to offer.
I’m unsure if it was poorly maintained, or whether it is normally grimly grey and dimly lit. Either way, I got someway to transforming the bride and felt there wasn’t much else to do. The playfield is dominated by a very large plastic ramp and a series of pegs on the right-hand side such that it felt, on initial inspection, that the only place you could shoot was the left ramp over and over again.
Watching tutorial videos afterwards, it seems that - yes - the game is mostly about shooting the left ramp over and over again.
Either way, I had believed that Williams could do no wrong in its 90s designs. Bride of Pinbot got this notion out of my head - I could hardly believe the Williams ‘W’ on the speakers because this is total tosh (at least to someone who walked up to casually play).
UPDATE: Played a nicer version at Pinball Republic in Croydon, London. Still of the same opinion on this one - it’s a single shot game with not much to do after completing the Bride. I also hate the sexist call-outs. Sorry to the many fans of this game, but ratings are my opinion and, personally, I’d rather play a huge range of other pins.
UPDATE: Played the Pinball Republic version again and increased its rating, largely because it is better than Star Wars Episode I. It is fun activating the Bride but, unfortunately, after several plays (I’m not a great pinball player), I’d seen most of what this pin had to offer.
10.000/10
11 months ago
It's a super fun game from the early 90's. Although it's long in the tooth, it plays as well as most modern tables from Stern. It's got a lot going on and the face that rotates around is a super cool gimmick as it is part of the playfield. The sounds are SO late 80's and it's part of the fun. When it's tuned up, it plays super fast. I love this game and it's my #2 favorite of all time, rift behind STTNG. I guess that shows in truly a 90's pinball fan. Keep em playing.
7.912/10
1 year ago
clear easy objective is to shoot up the left ramp and spin her head till she's human then shoot up the center heart ramp for jackpot then send both balls up left ramp again for double jackpot. A simple concept but challenging at times and fun. The machine:Bride of Pinbot has fast smooth ball flow and original creative design and program code which I like. I suggest buying pinsound sound board and shaker kit to unlock more features to make The bride of Pinbot really come alive! The machine: Bride of Pinbot, High Speed, and Getaway: High Speed 2 are the most fun to play if you like fast ball flow for constant action.
9.580/10
1 year ago
I first played bop at a convention years ago and I fell in love with it. I finally got my hands on one and its good for a home collection. I love the sounds, modes, gameplay, theme, and art work. Its very satisfying when you build your bride, the game shuts down and her heart starts to beat. Would recommend
8.392/10
1 year ago
I love this machine. It is true that the concept is rather simple, the game play gets repetitive and there is really only one major shot to master and once you master it the game feels extremely easy. I still love the machine... BoP is a classic.
7.497/10
1 year ago
The theme is just a bit risqe' in a robotic sort of way, has unique ramps and the sci-fi human/robot theme going for it.
Like many Williams games of this era, it is fun to play and I keep coming back for more.
Well done, Harry.
Like many Williams games of this era, it is fun to play and I keep coming back for more.
Well done, Harry.
9.326/10
1 year ago
If I feel like I need to cuss, this is the game I play.
It is a worthy follow-up to Pinbot. I was actually looking for a Pinbot, but then came across a lot of videos about The Machine, and I decided it looked pretty cool. I found one and bought it. I am glad I did.
I don't really agree with some of the criticism that it is a one shot game. There is plenty to do as you don't just have to keep going for the left ramp. I've had the pin for about two months now, and I am no where near a master of it. The challenge keeps me coming back.
It is a worthy follow-up to Pinbot. I was actually looking for a Pinbot, but then came across a lot of videos about The Machine, and I decided it looked pretty cool. I found one and bought it. I am glad I did.
I don't really agree with some of the criticism that it is a one shot game. There is plenty to do as you don't just have to keep going for the left ramp. I've had the pin for about two months now, and I am no where near a master of it. The challenge keeps me coming back.
6.070/10
1 year ago
I know this is a "Classic Williams" game, but I just don't enjoy is as much as other classics made in this same era. The call outs are very repetitive and other than getting the metamorphosis completed (which is just the same shot over and over) there's just not that much to do with this game. With this being a WPC game, I feel like there should be a lot more to do. I enjoy many System 11 games wayyy more than this one.
7.356/10
2 years ago
I enjoy the game, its artwork, and connection to pinbot. My issue is that it really feels like a 1 shot game. I would play it on location, without a doubt...but it wouldn't be a home collection "keeper" for me.
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