Monster Bash

Pinside rating

This game received 1041 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.730 /10

8.73

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 1st in the game group "Monster Bash". The group itself ranks #11 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.



Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.804

Artwork: 8.835

Sounds/Music: 8.404

Other Aspects: 8.679


Pinside staff rating

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9.004

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7.678/10
28 days ago
I really REALLY wish they went with just universal monsters, the band thing just doesn't work for me, if you like it more power to you. Other than that, it's a really Excellent design with well executed art. I Always enjoy playing it when I see one.
9.460/10
30 days ago
An amazing classic from Williams that has been remade.. tells your enough that you need to know. This classic will be around for many years to come and the game is just great overall. I love the shots, the gameplay, and all of the features of the table. This is one I am going to add next to my lineup.
8.864/10
38 days ago
Played the original on location so my review my be lacking on the sound...this game belongs in the top ten. Just amazing it still sits among the best in the face of modern pins. Even with the limitations of a DMD...Drac Attack, Its Alive and soooo many other modes are fantastic pinball moments. Its got solid flow, but I find it a bit more clunky than a Godzilla or deadpool...
5.788/10
40 days ago
It was fun to play.
9.180/10
54 days ago
One of the best but easier to play than the ToM or CV for instance. The theme stays excellent and the atmosphere is great. Surely one of the best Williams after the MM
8.347/10
64 days ago
95/100
10.000/10
67 days ago
Perfect in every way
9.900/10
81 days ago
Great game. 100% classic, great sounds effects/scoring/strategy’s in comp.
9.460/10
5 months ago
Finally played this, it just shows why this is considered a classic, just fun, good flow, excellent toys, so much better than so many modern pins. It was a surprise to how much harder it was than the pinball arcade version, it shows that nothing plays like the real thing. I wish I could own one as well as The Addams Family.
8.336/10
5 months ago
This is the ultimate on-location pin. Insane multiball which is easy to trigger. Bash toys which say ouch when you hit them. A strong theme and a simple rule set which don’t take hours of tuning particular shots to be able to get a solid score. Most importantly of all it’s just great fun!
8.508/10
6 months ago
I absolutely love Monster Bash.

It's a classic WPC-95 game with an easily understandable ruleset, which might almost be a bit too easy for me.

The layout has perfectly balanced out elements and the flow reminds me a lot of that on Lord of the Rings, which I really enjoy.

The lighting of the game is pretty dark but when you play the game in an illuminated room it won't bother you.

The only issue I have with this game is its replayability. Last year I played it on location and got to Monsters of Rock within my first two games. After I had reached that wizard mode I didn't really feel like playing on. But I think for a beginner or a more casual player this will not be that much of an issue.

The callouts are iconic and always fun. I love hearing that "It's Alive" over and over again.

In terms of artwork this game looks fantastic and especially the drawing of the monsters on the playfield looks phenomenal.

In conclusion this is a very beautiful and fun pinball machine and it is a perfect machine for a start into pinball or if you're a more casual player.
9.680/10
6 months ago
Very entertaining, but can get boring over time
8.840/10
7 months ago
All time classic.
9.020/10
7 months ago
Legendary pinball game. This and MM are the top games from the 90s Bally/Williams era. Always play it when I can find it on location
7.330/10
8 months ago
What a great looking and sounding game. They nail the theme and the game is fun... for awhile. My biggest gripe about MB is that simply this is an on-location pin. I basically get bored of playing this within 10 games and could never imagine owning this. This might be a cool conversation starter or show piece at home but I would simply almost never play it. Great game, but basic and lacks on lastability.
8.795/10
8 months ago
Super fun easy going game! Played on a location, 30 games maybe and Im just enjoying its humor and the nice flow.
9.084/10
8 months ago
Terribly amusing, full of humor, really catchy music and an excellent flow. Maybe a little easy but we will come back to it without problem. Another fine example of a successful machine from the golden age of pinball
7.230/10
10 months ago
Best overall art and sound package this side of AFM. Beautiful cabinet, fun call outs and nice toys. But ultimately too easy with no real depth and fan layouts put me to sleep nowadays.
8.200/10
10 months ago
Plenty of shot options. Theme is fun esp vitally when you trigger the monster to come alive and he sands up and shakes. Enjoyed the play.
8.676/10
11 months ago
Certainly an amazing machine and a lot of fun to play. Not too challenging, which is not necessarily a bad thing. But tends to be repetitive if you play it a lot.
6.820/10
12 months ago
Pretty good pin with good modes and music!
9.740/10
1 year ago
One of the last greats before the fall of pinball in the 90's. One I'm very proud to own and won't sell ever. This game is fun, easy shots and a crowd pleased. Out of the 11 machines I have this is by far the most popular with people when they come round.
9.360/10
1 year ago
Something about this game really appeals to me. It doesn't really have the greatest toys, but the various monsters have a lot of personality (OK, except Creature) and it's just silly fun while also have lofty goals to work towards if you're a strong player.
9.240/10
1 year ago
Bel flipper
6.499/10
1 year ago
The table is one of the most balanced I've played so far. The flow of the game is fantastic. The rules are extensive and starts out confusing. Therefore, the table is not uninteresting even after a long game. Rightly one of the great classics.
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