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The Machine: Bride of Pinbot Pinside Rating
This game received 465 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.800 /10
The Machine: Bride of Pinbot
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.61
Artwork: 8.204
Sounds/Music: 7.349
Other Aspects: 7.808
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8.662/10
7 years ago
Odon, IN
The gameplay is not very good with it being left ramp all day but the satisfaction of transforming the bride is one the best. The scoring is lopsided with the billion shot. The art is awesome and the music and callouts equally so. One of the classics that I would love to own.
8.236/10
8 years ago
This is the game I have owned longest and it's still a fun challenge. Sure, it's kind of a one shot game but still a great game.
8.480/10
8 years ago
I really like this game. A lot of people complain that it is only a one shot game but I disagree. Yes, it is a right flipper heavy game but there are other shots too. The Jackpot shot and different loops. The game can get fast especially during multi-ball. The Face Toy is awesome with the great call outs.
7.844/10
8 years ago
Very addicting game. Not incredibly deep, as there are only a couple shots. But still very fun. Lighting is excellent. Like to try the 2.0 version. Beautiful cabinet and playfield. Like the layout. Love the speech too. Likely not a great pin for a small collection. Hope to add one some day...
8.720/10
8 years ago
One of the earliest WPC games, the bride is the next step up from system 11s. The presentation (light show/animations/software) is definitely next generation. The game is heavily a right flipper game but there are more shots to make than just the ramp. The brides rotating head is the games primary attraction. Probably my favorite of the trio of Pinbots, the bride is a great mix of them, sound and execution of the franchise. Just make sure the right flipper is in good order. :-)
7.916/10
8 years ago
I really enjoy this game. Skill shots, and all! Would like to own this in my game room.
7.799/10
8 years ago
I feel like this is supposed to be a very amateur-friendly table, and at times I feel like it is, but for some reason I personally struggle sometimes with consistently getting the balls to go up the ramp. Anyway, Bride of Pinbot is one of the very best tables in the first season pass. What you want to do on this table is get the balls up the left ramp to morph Pinbot's wife into a human. Once you do this, a wheel spins and you have a chance at a massive 1 billion point shot. It took me half a dozen games or so, but I finally accomplished this feat. Really, if you don't get several 1 billion point shots in your game, you have no shot of getting high on the leader board at all, as even getting 500 million without the shot would take quite a long time. The sounds and look of this table are both pretty excellent, and as I said, the table is pretty newbie friendly, thanks to mostly easy to hit ramps, which eventually make for relatively easy-to-get extra balls. Since the goal of the table is really just getting the ball continuously up the left ramp (and center loop when the billion point shot lights up), it can become rather redundant and one-note. At the same time, it can become addicting like most any table can be when you're in a groove and keep nailing shots up that ramp and morphing Pinbot's wife into a human over and over again.
7.659/10
9 years ago
Bride of Pinbot: "I can speak!"
Pinbot: "...Oh, no."
This game is one of a kind. A little simplistic, repetitive and thin on rules (only game I've ever gotten over one billion on lol) but still a classic, nonetheless. If you were able to attain a restored minty one, it could be a real keeper.
Pinbot: "...Oh, no."
This game is one of a kind. A little simplistic, repetitive and thin on rules (only game I've ever gotten over one billion on lol) but still a classic, nonetheless. If you were able to attain a restored minty one, it could be a real keeper.
6.378/10
9 years ago
Warsaw
A playable game that fails to stand out in any particular way, with a very unenjoyable theme.
Pros:
- spinning head of The Machine is an interesting feature
- easy shots, definitely doesn't take that much skill to play
- habitrail shooter lane
- nice swerving ramp
- Small Loop gives easy access to bonuses
Cons:
- pop bumpers are genuinely hidden
- moaning of The Machine can get very irritating
- poor theme
- no great game elements on the lower part of the playfield
- lack of toys
Pros:
- spinning head of The Machine is an interesting feature
- easy shots, definitely doesn't take that much skill to play
- habitrail shooter lane
- nice swerving ramp
- Small Loop gives easy access to bonuses
Cons:
- pop bumpers are genuinely hidden
- moaning of The Machine can get very irritating
- poor theme
- no great game elements on the lower part of the playfield
- lack of toys
9.192/10
9 years ago
For reasons that are inexplicable even to myself, this is my favorite table. It isn't very deep, it drains so much on the right side it's almost a feature of the game, it is unforgiving, and there isn't a ton going on.
I can't get enough of it.
The sound is fantastic. The turning head gimmick is satisfying. The skillshot is fun. I've played this more than any other table only because I keep going back over and over. If I only ever get to own one machine, I hope it is this one.
I can't get enough of it.
The sound is fantastic. The turning head gimmick is satisfying. The skillshot is fun. I've played this more than any other table only because I keep going back over and over. If I only ever get to own one machine, I hope it is this one.
9.160/10
9 years ago
One day she will sit right beside my Pin*Bot, and they will be happy together. One day...
8.788/10
9 years ago
Great game, despite the rather small and crowded lower playfield. Loop shots are awesome, and "turning her head" never gets old!!
Love to nail the Billion Point Shot.
Love to nail the Billion Point Shot.
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