Williams

Medieval Madness

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This game received 1455 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.871 _/10

8.871

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 3rd in the game group "Medieval Madness". The group itself ranks #3 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

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Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 9.09

Artwork: 8.706

Sounds/Music: 8.395

Other Aspects: 8.962

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Medieval Madness

Medieval Madness
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Medieval Madness
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Medieval Madness
(Remake - Classic Edition)

Medieval Madness
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Medieval Madness
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9.179/10

41 days ago

TF

alagash

Pinside+ Frequent

Fairfax Station, VA

2y 25,400 2 3 6

MM is often hailed as one of the pinball greats and it's easy to see why—it's an absolute blast to play! The game flows beautifully, and the callouts will have you laughing out loud. Sure, the trolls might slow down the action momentarily, but they bring a humorous twist by playfully taunting the player. The artwork is simply stunning, contributing to its near-perfection. While the rule set is on the simpler side, a nod to the era's software capabilities, MM has a timeless appeal that continues to captivate. Even though the remake has slightly impacted its value, MM remains a must-play game that I highly recommend for a fun-filled pinball experience.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

7.518/10

43 days ago

MTB

flippbook

Pinside+ Frequent

Charlotte, NC

<1y 19,650 8 13 1

Great classic rule set with so much replayability but the fun can also be dependent on the operator keeping everything CLEAN and working properly. Its a classic for a reason and getting to the end is super rewarding.

8.061/10

66 days ago

ZEN

Ollulanus

Pin-Tweak

6y 92,800 1,622 43 2

It's a great game, but like all the most loved 90s Bally/Williams games, it's a bit overrated. It's hilarious and fun, but ultimately too easy, and it's just another fan layout. The sound package is probably it's best asset.

8.200/10

71 days ago

TTE

EvergreenTTE

Pinside apprentice

Champaign, IL

1y 16,650 4 39

There is more to do here than just bash the castle all the time, but that's where most of the points and the fun are. The "exploding" castle is one of the best toys in pinball and never gets old. While I prefer the deeper rulesets of modern games, there's nothing wrong with having a game that's just good old-fashioned bashing with rules that even a beginner understands. The humor of the callouts sets it apart too; pinball shouldn't take itself too seriously and Medieval Madness doesn't. A timeless classic.

9.600/10

72 days ago

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Pironnet

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

<1y 6,000 11

The best Williams ever. Really deserves its place as n3
Starting a few balls and then you get immediately addicted!!!

10.000/10

82 days ago

DAG

Inferno23

Pinside apprentice

Pamplona

2y 12,000 8

Medieval just fun!!! I love it!

3 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.737/10

84 days ago

WB

Mila

Pinside apprentice

<1y 11,900 8 7

Love the humour in the voices on this game.

9.276/10

87 days ago

JIM

Vintage_Vault

Vintage Vault Arcade

East Troy, WI

<1y 22,000 6 9

One of my favorites. Such a great game with a lot of easy shots for the average player to get into. Williams makes great games that anyone can get into. This is considered one the best pins on the market and I can agree with that saying. Still holds its value so many years on!

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.935/10

3 months ago

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EntityClay

Pinside member

1y 28,900 77 2 12

What can I say about Medieval Madness that hasn't already been said? It has a timeless theme and oozes that Williams charm we all love. The fan layout, castle bash toy, and trolls make this excellent for beginners and seasoned players alike.

EntityClay edited previous rating on March 04, 2024.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.089/10

3 months ago

JEC

MongolianMisfit

Pinside member

<1y 23,150 26 1 9

There is a reason this game is a classic. Attack from Mars is my preference between the two, but I'd be lying if I said this table was inferior. From the trolls, to the gate, to crashing through the wall, to working with a wizard-- this game has everything you could want in a pin with lasting appeal. If you've never played it, find the virtual table asap-- if you see the real physical cab in person, rush to play it. You'll be hooked in seconds, not minutes, and smiling ear to ear.

9.400/10

4 months ago

CLW

Copyhead

Pinside+ Addict

Mill Hall, PA

1y 23,400 8 7 7

This is still my favorite pinball game!

Copyhead has this game on the wishlist.

7.556/10

4 months ago

ALF

Mustang1985

Pinside member

Oswego, IL

1y 25,000 4 19 22

Great game def a classic. I own this and its a machine Im proud to have in my collection.

Mustang1985 currently owns this game.

3 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.634/10

4 months ago

DIG

DigitalENCOM

Pinside member

Jonesboro, AR

<1y 16,000 9

Great Vintage Game, still stands true till this day.

8.756/10

6 months ago

MAC

Makman

Pinside+ Frequent

Gisborne

2y 19,500 4 9

Better than many newer machines many rewarding shots and you end up smiling the whole time even if you are having a bad game. Keep you coming back for just one more

Makman edited previous rating on December 14, 2023.

9.000/10

6 months ago

TAX

Taxiturn

Pinside member

Bristol

<1y 13,400 5 2 16

Destroying the castle is one of the most satisfying pinball moments I’ve experienced, it just never gets old and it’s accessible without being any kind of wizard. The theme is so strong and whilst it lacks the depth of the modern machines, there is a reason MM is still a favourite 26 years after release. A classic.

9.600/10

6 months ago

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Edmundm

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

1y 9,250 12 7

One of if not the best pins out there. Very straight forward and to the point but always a blast. Always a crowd pleaser, the theme is broad while staying unique and funny.

This is the pin that taught me how to nudge.

Perfect.

Edmundm edited previous rating on September 29, 2023.
Edmundm currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.400/10

6 months ago

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euphjay

Pinside member

Oklahoma City, OK

1y 14,900 2 3 6

Destroying the castle never gets old. A very solid solid classic that consistently provides an enjoyable playing experience. I personally enjoy AFM better than this pin, but its one I'll also come back to at my local arcade.

8.560/10

6 months ago

ROG

Maik

Pinside member

4y 34,650 2 10 47

Very nice old school game.

6.375/10

6 months ago

LUI

Saviflip

Pinside apprentice

Rovato

1y 16,250 11 22

Come detto per la versione remake penso che questo pin non meriti la posizione che ha in una classifica dove sono presenti macchine più recenti con le quali non può reggere il confronto in gameplay ,complessità e durabilità.. quantomeno l originale mantiene un fascino nostalgico rispetto al remake ma non è di questo che si dovrebbe tener conto in questa lista.li ho giocati entrambi e mi è piaciuto ma dopo 2 partite scappavo verso il lato della sala dove c erano 10 degli ultimi stern le..10 anni fa magari non mi sarei mosso da lì.questi titoloni anni 90 sono macchine favolose ma devono fare i conti con il progresso.

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8.820/10

7 months ago

DRD

DrDrain

Pinside member

9y 42,900 57 159

Medieval Madness is an absolutely unique classic.

The layout is very similar to Attack from Mars with a bit less emphasis on flow. All of the shots are very satisfying. The lock shot and the Damsel shot are by far the most beautiful ones.

The gameplay is a bit stop-and-go based which isn't that bad but the moat disables the flow of the ball. But considering the medieval theme there had to me a castle and a moat. The castle by the way is one of the best toys that will ever appear in any pinball machine.

The game code is the best on any WPC-95 game, it is the most complete and competitive. I adore stacking all the madnesses together and then having the King of Payne (who by the way is an awesome villain like the Black Knight) scream "Multiball Madness!" at you. And destroying the castles is a lot of fun since Midway actually came up with very good ideas for the King's minions. The game also has easily understandable basic rules which enables beginners to have fun and yet it has enough code depth to ensure an advanced player will have fun.

The artwork on the entire game is excellent, nothing about it could be any better and it fits perfectly with the medieval theme.

The game can get a bit repetitive after a while but there are many moments within the gamecode that you want to witness again and again.

Overall Medieval Madness is a beautiful and creative game which will entertain beginners as well as advanced players. I do think Attack from Mars is slightly better but just because of the extra flow that is missing here. It is an all time classic just like Attack from Mars and Monster Bash and just like those games it can still keep up with more modern games.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

10.000/10

7 months ago

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Bindorius

Pinside apprentice

6y 14,250 10 7

Fascination, fun, adrenaline, art.
Best Pinball Ever

Bindorius currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.460/10

7 months ago

JKE

Kingofpain

Pinside apprentice

London

<1y 7,000 10

Still one of the best! And THE best game from the 90s. Just a blast to play! On my (and probably everybody elses) wishlist

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.072/10

8 months ago

CLA

Shamanix

Pinside member

Uppsal

<1y 16,900 2 7

The best classic pinball from the Williams 90s era. Just so much fun! Rules are quite simple but the game is still challenging enough and deceivingly simple to master

9.859/10

9 months ago

RTP

Nardax

Pinside+ Frequent

Monroe, WA

3y 23,400 48 6 6

Game play and the flow is excellent. Chart topper for sure.

Nardax has this game on the wishlist.

9.660/10

9 months ago

SEB

sebdude

Pinside apprentice

Criquebeuf-sur-seine

1y 23,400 13 10 12

Excellent machine which alone represents the pinball industry and its ingenuity. How not to be amazed by this fortified castle which resists the attacks of the ball! Atmosphere of madness, humor, epic moments! Perfectly balanced rules. Everything is there to make you have a good time! Machine without real defects except for its price

sebdude currently owns this game.

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