Stern
Monopoly Pinside Rating
This game received 210 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.327 /10
Monopoly
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.291
Artwork: 7.447
Sounds/Music: 6.81
Other Aspects: 7.456
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8.132/10
5 years ago
Williamston, MI
This underrated game depends a lot on your feelings about Pat Lawlor designs. Lots of ramps and odd angle shots. Pretty good theme integration, actually. I enjoy playing this one on location, but would it get boring owning it? I love the board game, and I love most Pat Lawlor designs. So this game just speaks to me. The 4 ramps are fun, even the short little railroad ramp in front. Decent little game. Perpetually spinning short flipper is silly tho. In a larger collection, this is a nice addition.
7.400/10
6 years ago
Monopoly is a pretty fun game with a great theme. Who doesn't like Monopoly?? The shots are pretty satisfying and the rules arent the worst. There are not too many modes but there are a few multiballs and the gameplay is fun. Overall a pretty decent game.
7.568/10
6 years ago
This is a simple (no deep rules), fast, and fun game. A Lawlor layout with some of his usual shots (3rd flipper jackpot shot). The game really does well to embrace the theme of monopoly. The call outs are quite good. It's a fun game to play and has lasted a long time at my parent's house. I enjoy playing it when I go to visit (we live in the same town). Not sure about how long it would last in a small collection, but would add good variety to a medium to large collection.
7.604/10
6 years ago
Enjoyable game. Those who say it's cluttered obviously don't like ahot making. I like the fact there are plenty of shots, some easy, some difficult to make. This is why I like the challenge of the game. You can't just bang the ball on Monopoly and expect good scores. You need to know what to shot at, when and be able to execute the shot.
Theme is good and the gameplay goes well with the overall monopoly theme. Cash grab and RR multiple are fun. Chance has good variety but does create some imbalanced scoring. Extra balls are straight forward. Making the outer loop increases your bonus and really makes for some decent scoring as you can earn an extra ball each ball played.
I've owned this twice, one time a well routed machine that was fun but needed work all the time. The most recent one I picked up is a HUO and really shines from condition to game play.
Theme is good and the gameplay goes well with the overall monopoly theme. Cash grab and RR multiple are fun. Chance has good variety but does create some imbalanced scoring. Extra balls are straight forward. Making the outer loop increases your bonus and really makes for some decent scoring as you can earn an extra ball each ball played.
I've owned this twice, one time a well routed machine that was fun but needed work all the time. The most recent one I picked up is a HUO and really shines from condition to game play.
7.364/10
6 years ago
Not too bad a game. Not for those who have one game but would do well in a 3+ collection. Shorter ball times with lots to shoot at. Not too much pause but not speed like IM or Tron.
9.700/10
6 years ago
This was the the first ever pinball purchase of my now growing collection.
It is themed extraordinarily!
The Game Board is awesome for longevity of play, it really makes you strive to own all the properties as each one lights up. The Railroad is really fun and requires a short narrow shot has an awesome rail. Extra ball and Multi-ball is really fun to get and is generated by trapping 2 to 3 and lock is lit. If I had to be objective, the only aspect that is not fun is the Bumpers, I feel they are a bit too sensitive and cause most of your lost balls. Breaking the Jail is fun, Multi-ball is especially fun and overall this game should be climbing the ranks. It should be going up in ratings and value in my opinion.
Having owned it since December 2016..I wouldn't let it go for less than $6,200.00 it's a great game that needs more credit.
It is themed extraordinarily!
The Game Board is awesome for longevity of play, it really makes you strive to own all the properties as each one lights up. The Railroad is really fun and requires a short narrow shot has an awesome rail. Extra ball and Multi-ball is really fun to get and is generated by trapping 2 to 3 and lock is lit. If I had to be objective, the only aspect that is not fun is the Bumpers, I feel they are a bit too sensitive and cause most of your lost balls. Breaking the Jail is fun, Multi-ball is especially fun and overall this game should be climbing the ranks. It should be going up in ratings and value in my opinion.
Having owned it since December 2016..I wouldn't let it go for less than $6,200.00 it's a great game that needs more credit.
5.518/10
7 years ago
Paris
I have to admit I just don't like the way Stern machines looks, feels and play. But this one has a promising "Lawlor/Youssi" label, interesting ideas in its ruleset, and a clever way to use the Monopoly theme.
So I played it in a bar, enough to become Grand Champion, but the cheapness and poor build quality killed the fun. As other pinball like Ripley's, it would be a great machine if it had been designed and made in the 90's, by Bally or Williams.
So I played it in a bar, enough to become Grand Champion, but the cheapness and poor build quality killed the fun. As other pinball like Ripley's, it would be a great machine if it had been designed and made in the 90's, by Bally or Williams.
Delaware, ON
6.425/10
8 years ago
this does not feel like a pat lawlor game,no flow,felt clutterd ,i hate the spining flipper, i quit after three games.. i will never waste my time on it, i have seen some other reviews and some to most others like it. out of respect for other raters opinions i will try it again if i see one....monopoly does seem to b fair priced but im sure i still wont buy one because it takes to or three games for me to know i want one !!!!
the board game is better !!!
the board game is better !!!
8.620/10
8 years ago
Another Fun pin up at FunSpot. I was stuck on this machine for a good hour or so. The callouts work well and the game play is fun in that you must "collect" properties. I really love the theme personally, and would like to make this one part of my personal collection.
5.735/10
8 years ago
Pros:
- Really well-balanced scoring - max out what you can!
- Electric Company sign is a cool feature that later appeared in other Stern titles.
- Best BSMT2000 sounds in any game.
- Nice board game idea that was taken from Safecracker and improved upon.
Cons:
- Not much rule depth - no modes can be stacked besides Cash Grab.
- Occasional airballs off of the ramps.
- Modes are worthless, try and time them out.
- Flyer looks horrendous.
- Really well-balanced scoring - max out what you can!
- Electric Company sign is a cool feature that later appeared in other Stern titles.
- Best BSMT2000 sounds in any game.
- Nice board game idea that was taken from Safecracker and improved upon.
Cons:
- Not much rule depth - no modes can be stacked besides Cash Grab.
- Occasional airballs off of the ramps.
- Modes are worthless, try and time them out.
- Flyer looks horrendous.
7.908/10
8 years ago
Yes, there's a lot going on. Yes, it might be a bit confusing at first..but I like it! Monopoly is not deep as it is "wide"! Once you play it a few times and get a feel for it, you can see the attraction. Cash grab is especially fun and tricky (if set up with more difficulty), and land grab/wizard is awesome. OWN IT ALL!
6.402/10
8 years ago
Monopoly is one of those games that looks like it is going to be a lot of fun, but then turns out to be a bit of a dog. I was excited when I first stepped up to the machine, but I soon realized that the original layout and flashing contrasting colors and weird constantly spinning flipper were all pretty much useless.
The skill shot is risky - that rotating mini-flipper on the right can shove the ball straight for the drain, and the points one gets for the skill shot are not great. The left ramp in the mid playfield is a little off - I was hitting it when I didn't want to and never when I did, but that might just have been my lack of aim.
The upper playfield was a little cluttered and sometimes I wasn't sure where the ball was or what was going on.
The theme was executed well, and I did want to play it over again at first just because the rules were challenging. Turns out that I never seemed to get paid out for all of my study - once I figured out that I wasn't going to get anywhere fun, I stopped playing.
I would recommend trying a few games on this machine to get it out of your system, but don't plan on camping at it, and certainly don't buy it unless you're getting a great deal.
EDIT: Played some more on-location and Monopoly just feels more and more crowded and awkward the more I play it.
The skill shot is risky - that rotating mini-flipper on the right can shove the ball straight for the drain, and the points one gets for the skill shot are not great. The left ramp in the mid playfield is a little off - I was hitting it when I didn't want to and never when I did, but that might just have been my lack of aim.
The upper playfield was a little cluttered and sometimes I wasn't sure where the ball was or what was going on.
The theme was executed well, and I did want to play it over again at first just because the rules were challenging. Turns out that I never seemed to get paid out for all of my study - once I figured out that I wasn't going to get anywhere fun, I stopped playing.
I would recommend trying a few games on this machine to get it out of your system, but don't plan on camping at it, and certainly don't buy it unless you're getting a great deal.
EDIT: Played some more on-location and Monopoly just feels more and more crowded and awkward the more I play it.
7.837/10
8 years ago
I like this ramp in the lower playfield, it does not disturb me.
The theme is well represented. Not The best flow and a little cluttered playfield
However, This is for me a good machine that deserves a higher ranking
The theme is well represented. Not The best flow and a little cluttered playfield
However, This is for me a good machine that deserves a higher ranking
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