Chicago Gaming Co.

Monster Bash (Special Edition)

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This game received 192 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.724 _/10

8.724

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 3rd in the game group "Monster Bash". The group itself ranks #9 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.79

Artwork: 8.841

Sounds/Music: 8.399

Other Aspects: 8.715

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This title is part of group: "Monster Bash"

Monster Bash

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Monster Bash
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7.201/10

34 days ago

LUI

Saviflip

Pinside apprentice

Rovato

1y 16,250 11 22

Buon gioco per la sua epoca.era sempre bello trovarlo in sala giochi.detto questo oggi non lo acquisterei per il prezzo soprattutto confrontato con le nuove macchine sul mercato tra cui scegliere.
Divertente da giocare,sparare ai mostri non invecchia mai,anche se la musica dopo un po stanca.

7.405/10

3 months ago

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Lol-69

Pinside apprentice

Lyon

<1y 15,500 60

95/100

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.937/10

4 months ago

AMS

Salty

Pinside+ Frequent

9y 36,150 28 5 13

One of the most fun pins out there. Just pure fun, easy to understand rules and great callouts. Do think it can get slightly staler then the other 90s williams fan layouts but always just really enjoyable.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.022/10

4 months ago

TTE

EvergreenTTE

Pinside apprentice

Champaign, IL

1y 16,650 4 40

It's like a lot of the 1990s Bally/Williams games that are hard to compare with more recent titles because it's really fun, but there's hardly any depth compared to most modern games. The theme is fun, it's easy to understand what you need to do, and the shots are satisfying. The problem is, you play it a few times and you've seen everything. It's still fun. It loses a few points from me because I find the music--or at least the Monster Bash song--too repetitive and it gets annoying fast.

9.885/10

5 months ago

CAM

DeputyDrain

Pinside member

Saint Paul, MN

<1y 31,250 138

This is the perfect pinball machine.

The shots are fun, the game progress lends itself well to the theme, and depending on how you approach the game it can play in a variety of different ways. I absolutely love the theme, though I will admit the sound effects could probably get on your nerves hearing them over and over. The lights and colors just pop on this thing, a work of art.

It might be the machine that really got me into the scene and when I first assembled the band, I think my heart was about to explode.

7.772/10

6 months ago

SWM

Stevemoerke

Pinside+ Frequent

North Mankato, MN

10y 58,650 156 15 43

Fun game! Its not for my house but its a good game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

7.320/10

7 months ago

MSL

SantaEatsCheese

Pinside+ Pro!

Crofton, MD

5y 209K 9,666 6 85 1

Super fun, but shallow game. Just picked up one of these in a temporary trade for my Elvira House of Horrors. EHOH has miles more to do. However, for what it is Monster Bash is fantastic. The rules are simple to understand. The toys are fun and the humour is campy. It is perfect for pinball, but not for an advanced player. I would put this in the top 5 games for kids right up there next to World Cup Soccer 94. The game is fun don't get me wrong, but I should not be challenging myself as to how many times I can hit the Wizard mode in a game on my first 10 plays with the game. Excellent first pin or as a pin in a part of a collection. If you've been playing pinball for 30 years and this is the only pin in your house it will come up short for you. Really a mixed bag that does everything right... just not enough of everything.

SantaEatsCheese has owned this game in the past.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.783/10

7 months ago

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Christmaslights

Pinside member

Wellington, FL

4y 14,000 1 8

This is a great pinball for families and kids. It is an excellent theme with funny characters and audio call outs. It is fairly easy to play. The multiballs on this game are fantastic and lots of balls. It is fun and crazy! Everyone should try to play to get to the Monster Bash summit crescendo when Dracula says "LETS ROCK"!!! . The game is challenging but for the higher level player it can be played to completion and then it repeats, so the code could be a little more complex if you play it enough and have some ability playing pinball. (Most people will not get to this level where they need more code) The blue/purple/green lighting on this game is super pretty and cool to look at. It's probably one of the best looking playfields in pinball. It has spectacular toys and characters. The ramps are fun to shoot and the Frankenstein toy/multiball is one of the best shots/multiballs in all pinball. You will also love the Dracula moving shot as he moves back and forth. That is a very unique toy/shot in pinball.

Christmaslights currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.980/10

7 months ago

CDH

slimjim39027

Pinside member

Liberty, MO

2y 14,400 3 1 6

This machine always seems to draw me in. The theming and colors of this machine are so fun and vibrant. The Frankenstein multiball is always a blast to start as well. Some of the shots do not have that "satisfying" feeling when hit, but there is still a nice variety of shots to make.

slimjim39027 has this game on the wishlist.

9.900/10

9 months ago

DRJ

Pin_Sanity

Pinside member

Palm Desert, CA

5y 25,500 3 16

I have this at home and love it. Very funny, lots of fun for newcomers but also a challenge to collect ALL the monsters and the musical instruments for seasoned players.

Pin_Sanity edited previous rating on February 22, 2024.
Pin_Sanity currently owns this game.

4 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.200/10

9 months ago

DAD

MasterClyde

Pinside member

1y 32,550 17 2 9

The OG Williams cabinet at my local movie theater claimed more of my lunch money than actual food back in the 90's. The special remake is a very worthy, modern successor that stays true to the original's theme and style. All around a great machine.

MasterClyde edited previous rating on April 09, 2024.

7.832/10

1 year ago

ZZZ

Kjarkur

Pinforge

Bremen

4y 30,800 59 6 21

Great game! Definitive a keeper and very iconic.

8.295/10

1 year ago

WLY

WillM

Pinside+ Addict

1y 68,550 428 9

Start off with my very ~*unbiased*~ review with the following remark: I want to own this pin.
Kudos to Chicago gaming company for these remakes. The game flows nicely. It's just a fun party that anyone could walk up to and enjoy themselves. That's my measuring stick.

WillM edited previous rating on February 07, 2024.

9.440/10

1 year ago

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Nicholastree

Pinside+ Frequent

Locust Grove, VA

1y 64,050 1,281 5 12

My second favorite game of all time (Simpsons Pinball Party is still tops). Just a ton of fun and CGC did a masterful job on the remake. Love the feel of the flippers. Just wish the game was a little deeper and had an upper playfield/additional flippers.

Nicholastree currently owns this game.

4 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.452/10

1 year ago

REX

Rexdeanrds

Sparklin Amusements

1y 48,050 135 8 9

Played this game on location. I enjoyed the game and the theme. It was really fun to play with good flow but I did find that the ball would get stuck fairly frequently (About 4 times in 15ish plays) Not sure if this was an issue with this specific machine or if it is due to the design. The movement of the toys on the play-field was engaging and fun and I loved the animations for the swamp thing.

10.000/10

1 year ago

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Jimmyzz

Pinside member

Lugoff, SC

3y 26,650 2 11 6

Finally got one! Super fun and always loved universal monsters! Chicago gaming builds a quality pin!

Jimmyzz has owned this game in the past.

7 Pinsiders flagged this. 3 Pinsiders starred this!

8.988/10

1 year ago

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SNIP3R

Pinside member

7y 19,400 5 7

One of the most fun games of all time. Great theme that's well implemented. Tons to shoot at. Scoring isn't the deepest though.

9.460/10

1 year ago

DAD

imnitguy

Pinside+ Frequent

2y 36,900 40 7

Wow. MB was amazing in 1998 but the remake is even more incredible. The SE remake has excellent build quality, excellent sound. The visuals are tremendous. The game is incredible and I can't imaging this title going down in value. Ever.

3 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.432/10

1 year ago

J

JSC

Pinside member

4y 52,300 818 15 7

I have a fairly large collection of pins and this is the one that is most played, especially by guests. The theme is top notch and draws people in. What I really love about the game is how approachable it is - a new player can step right up and have a intuitively have an idea of what to do just by looking at it. The toys guide you to the goal - bash Dracula, bash Frankenstein.

2 Pinsiders flagged this. 2 Pinsiders starred this!

10.000/10

1 year ago

CJL

lockeness

Pinside+ Addict

River Forest, IL

10y 63,650 147 7 6

This is the best all around machine I own!!! Always makes me laugh. And the Monster Bash / Monsters of Rock intro is just the best. Finally: "Oooh! Do fries come with that stake?".

lockeness currently owns this game.

6 Pinsiders flagged this. 3 Pinsiders starred this!

9.832/10

1 year ago

???

Clemzug

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

2y 9,000 1 8

Unchallenged. Beautiful and so much funny. Love evrything of it, accept its lastability.

To be kept for fun with friends.

3 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.820/10

1 year ago

CBM

nerdkiller

Pinside member

Hampstead, NC

1y 32,050 44 8 14

Never played the original but I really enjoyed the remake. Lots of toys and cool stuff all over. Beautiful lighting and music is great. A classic!

nerdkiller edited previous rating on November 11, 2023.

9.600/10

1 year ago

CSF

JurassicPark

Pinside member

Springfield, VT

2y 27,300 33 3 46

Awesome, Awesome Game!!!! This is a classic that is only beaten by the greatest Pinballs ever made. Great shots that lead to just awesome overall fun! The Sound in this game is awesome and the the artwork on the playfield and back-glass is just Fantastic. One of the all time greats!

3 Pinsiders flagged this.

10.000/10

2 years ago

SSG

hiker2099

Pinside+ Frequent

Crestview, FL

2y 76,300 1,114 5 23 1

Solid Game! The whole family loves it.

hiker2099 has owned this game in the past.

6 Pinsiders flagged this. 2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.424/10

2 years ago

JAM

SerenityNow

Pinside+ Addict

Middletown Township, NJ

3y 41,900 40 11 12

just a great game. Low pressure, lot if fun shots and love the music.

SerenityNow edited previous rating on December 31, 2022.
SerenityNow currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

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