Stern

Metallica (Pro)

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This game received 725 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.572 _/10

8.572

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Metallica". The group itself ranks #16 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.574

Artwork: 8.394

Sounds/Music: 8.427

Other Aspects: 8.576

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This title is part of group: "Metallica"

Metallica
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Metallica
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Metallica Master of Puppets
(LE)

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9.440/10

9 years ago

DPM

musketd

Pinside+ Frequent

Coaldale, PA

12y 111K 4,251 2 34

This is my favorite pinball of all time; can't wait for band member modes

musketd has owned this game in the past.

8.368/10

9 years ago

NTR

TheFamilyArcade

Pinside+ Frequent

New City, NY

11y 104K 9,959 5 37

Need more time with rules etc. fun table with retro 80's feel. Metallica is meh for me as a band, but I won't knock the pin for tht.

TheFamilyArcade edited previous rating on September 11, 2022.

8.884/10

9 years ago

MIC

My first contact with this pin was when STERN annouced it,
and we can than grab some infos all over the net... Must admit i was not really
in touch 'cause i was not (and i'm still not) a METALLICA music fan... Than, i
first met the pin in real in a tournament, which i can only play 1 game, in final
to win the contest... I feel quite happy with the pin, not sure if it was the
result or the pin itself (or the 2) !? Few monthes back, i found one in location
near our house, we (my son & i) go than to play it more deeper, and directly we
found it good & addictive : it was with the old code, but even that, we have
great fun playing it & "knocking" it, making lots of free games on the day... And
than, the idea grows in my mind to buy one (MET or ST !?), even more reading over
the net about the new code coming, to finally order one & received it last
wednesday... Its surelly a bit early to put online my though, but really the
impact is more than positive, as i'm a regular pinball player, and most of the
time, i know what i like and what i dont ;)... Just a last note to say that i
choosed the pro to avoid the probability of having bugs with the hammer, which is
of course a nice toy when it works OK... May be more later ++

EDIT : code is now 1.6, pin is still very good and entertaining, better than before, than i have to raise my previous rate ;)

EDIT2 : still enjoying this pin, even more than before, that's a clear sign that STERN has made here a real winner ! good job on MET

RipleYYY edited previous rating on June 01, 2020.
RipleYYY has owned this game in the past.

8.556/10

9 years ago

SS

Shapeshifter

Pinside member

13y 150K 10,467 8 144

One of the best pro models Stern has ever produced. It looks so much better than many other games due to a good artwork package, metal ramps and a decent Sparky toy. Add the ideal music to play pinball and we are getting somewhere. Finally Lyman's coding takes this game over the top and it is still not yet finished! Crank it Up has really made a huge difference with jackpots, gambling them, cashing them in etc.

I think this game may end up being rated as a classic in years to come. Oh and having the real voices of band members doing call outs separates it from AC/DC. Finally hitting combos on the metal ramps is so satisfying, just so smooth.

Shapeshifter edited previous rating on April 07, 2015.
Shapeshifter has owned this game in the past.

9.280/10

10 years ago

NOO

Noodlebox

Inactive member

Wantirna South

10y 15,650 232 6

Old sparky is way cool. Not a Metallica music fan but this theme and the music clips rock! Some choice sound effects and music clips and excellent vocal callouts are brilliant, really suiting the theme.

7.088/10

10 years ago

ROB

RobKnapp

Pinside member

Colorado Springs, CO

13y 110K 3,116 13 183

Better than the LE due to the fact that the ball lock feature is better and does not block the view of Sparky. Fun

RobKnapp edited previous rating on March 09, 2015.

9.600/10

10 years ago

SMS

ViolinSteve

Pinside member

10y 86,550 817 8

This game has the layout of a classic game with great long shots and beautiful stainless steel ramps instead of plastic ones. The best of the old style playfield layouts with the latest technology...and more code updates to come. Great game, especially if you like Metallica. I find myself singing and thrashing to the tunes frequently when I play. The game is frustrating at times, but that's what makes me keep coming back for more. I hate it and that's why I love it!!!

ViolinSteve edited previous rating on October 25, 2016.

7.201/10

10 years ago

S J

Jumping-Box

Pinside member

Plano, TX

10y 42,400 331 2 8

Played a few games at the 2014 Texas Pinball Festival. I can't comment about he sounds because I could not hear it well... very loud there. The artwork, toys, and LED lighting look cool. the PF layout is too open for me, most targets are on the top.

7.753/10

10 years ago

CGZ

cgz46

Inactive member

Mission Hills, CA

10y 24,900 105 10 22

Definately a down grade from the premium. Lack of leds, hammer, coffin etc really take away from game play. Still decent to play

8.896/10

10 years ago

SDC

Archytas

Pinside member

Kettering

10y 76,150 285 1 152

I'm not a fan of the artwork on this game, but I love Metallica and with the recent code update this game really shines, an excellent game.

9.740/10

10 years ago

SSD

PinFan4Life

Pinside member

Tampa, FL

12y 63,400 570 14 47

Just an awesome game that never gets old for me. I enjoyed it before the latest code update and now it's even better. Game is a keeper for me.

PinFan4Life currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.372/10

10 years ago

ESM

erok

Inactive member

Cayce, SC

10y 28,400 82 5 15

I love this pin even with the basic code. It's simple and is a throw back to old school pins like Gorgar in layout and look. The new code update puts it over the top. Sparky Multi-ball is probably one of the best multi-ball effects of all time. Never gets old to electrocute him. Multi-ball is super fast paced and after a good one you feel like you got a work out. Ramps are difficult but fun. Orbits are great. This game feels great to play. Fits like a glove. Since it's been released the game has not been very deep in rules which has turned off some hard core players. However for me the simplicity made it fun and nostalgic in play. Plus the updates in code will only make it better. This is one of the best Stern releases.

erok currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.256/10

10 years ago

DAV

funtimewithdave

Inactive member

Syracuse, NY

10y 46,650 285 3 13

So bright, I loved the lights and music. The playfield seemed a little barren to me, but perhaps I will change my rating with more gameplays.

10.000/10

10 years ago

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pinaddict0315

Inactive member

10y 11,650 5 1 34

It's a fun layout , and the sparky toy is awesome ......and upgrade makes this title a blast to play

pinaddict0315 edited previous rating on May 22, 2014.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.380/10

10 years ago

BSS

slow1000rider03

Inactive member

Staunton, VA

12y 31,150 275 5 19

Keeps me coming back for more. Could look at the artwork all day. Rocking Sparky never gets old and puts me in a good mood everytime. Best pro model yet!

slow1000rider03 currently owns this game.

6.475/10

10 years ago

DAN

pindan3

Inactive member

Sarasota, FL

10y 49,900 272 19 106

Sorry...this one is not for me

7.608/10

10 years ago

DAB

Pinfidel

Pinside member

10y 99,800 3,924 9 51

AC/DC it is not, BUT this is a fun game to play. I don't even care for Metalica but for a few songs, and I enjoyed playing it. If you're a fan of the group, you'll love it even more.

Great sound couple with some fun adult call outs. Good flow to the game as well.

9.420/10

10 years ago

DEB

Dbaum88

Pinside member

Roswell, GA

11y 90,050 1,274 8 78

I love my Met Pro from the first time I saw and played it. Incredibly fast, especially since I disabled the up post. Now, the orbit shots are like missiles flying around and around the table. I love inline drop targets and these are hard but so satisfying. The Sparky is an amazing toy - watch your friends' jaws drop when he lights up! I have modded mine with guitars, speakers, a sparky coil, etc. and I don't even like Metallica. One of the great, great games IMO.

Once the new code hits - it's top ten for 'tallica!!

Dbaum88 has owned this game in the past.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

7.102/10

10 years ago

ARP

adamprice271

Inactive member

St Louis, MO

11y 15,400 81 2 11

I'm rating this after playing it for about 8 games last night. I did not rate the sounds because the venue had it turned down so low you couldn't hear anything which really sucked. The game is fun, I love the artwork but the game as a whole right now, is just OK. I'll have to wait for an update to play more. It just seemed repetitive. Hit the 3 drop targets, then hit the Cross for Multiball. Hit the snake enough times to start multiball. Hit the chair 5-6 times to start...Multiball. I couldn't score without Multiballs, but as soon as I had a game that I got 3-4 multiballs on, I raked up 90mil+ rather easily. At this time, I don't think it has the lastability of say, AC/DC. Fair game, but looks way better than it plays.

6.668/10

10 years ago

GUI

Guitoone

Pinside member

10y 29,900 26 47

(Not Home game. +- 10 plays)
Game should be good, but i don't like the music and it's very important in this game. Even if we can choose a music at the beginning they are all quite hard ;).
Animation and art are good, multi ball are quite fun, but it's not enough to make me come back.
It's not my kind of Pinball...

Guitoone edited previous rating on November 05, 2015.

8.552/10

10 years ago

DAN

BeaverBrewing

Pinside member

Beaver Falls, PA

11y 80,150 289 7 282

Artwork is top notch. Game is fun...not my cup of tea, but absolutely a well done game...

Edit: after playing a few more times I enjoy the game, nice modes and a lot of risk/reward moves in this one. Still not a huge fan because of the theme but the layout is top notch.

BeaverBrewing edited previous rating on May 26, 2014.

8.820/10

10 years ago

SIM

Wizbiscuit

Inactive member

Bideford

10y 15,150 21 6

Owned this machine now for a few months, really love it... I like the band so the theme works for me... Find the machine a little frustrating at times, its one of these games that you can go from a 100 million score one minute, to x10 sub 10 millions scores... Very fast and sometimes the balls drained before you even see it move :)

Look forward to the updates, hope this will make some parts of the game more useful, ie collecting the band members seems to be pointless currently...

Anyway, its fast, its fun... its metal...

Wizbiscuit has owned this game in the past.

9.560/10

10 years ago

JUA

MMforever

Pinside member

Nemours

11y 62,900 362 21 81

top game

8.900/10

10 years ago

JLM

jlm33

Pinside member

Villejuif

11y 152K 5,892 7 169

Edit: now updated. Finally played a game with mature code

Artwork : a step in the right direction for Stern, but I am not a big fan of the style.
Music integration is far from reaching my personal ACDC nirvana.
Animation : Sparky's multiball is cool !
PF layout : I like it ! I love in line drop targets, but couldn't fully enjoy these ones. Can't say exactly why.
GI : cool but the (not-so) Mystery award white insert is too bright.

Conclusion : Cool pin. The Pro version seems a decent choice.

jlm33 edited previous rating on July 13, 2014.
jlm33 currently owns this game.

9.043/10

10 years ago

GUY

TheGuy-BCB

Inactive member

Plainfield, IL

10y 10,500 1 7

I was expecting so much more out of this game. Outside of the music which is clearly great, the game left something to be desired. Poor lighting and lack of features was disappointing.

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