Stern

Munsters (Pro)

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This game received 207 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.390 _/10

7.39

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 3rd in the game group "Munsters". The group itself ranks #102 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 7.042

Artwork: 8.266

Sounds/Music: 7.216

Other Aspects: 7.036

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5.376/10

52 days ago

MTB

flippbook

Pinside+ Frequent

Charlotte, NC

<1y 19,650 8 13 1

It can be bland in layout and code. I play it in leauge a bit and i have sunk a good amount of games into it. I want to like it but the scoring and basic layout doesn’t keep me coming back. Theme integration is the highlight but that doesn’t make up for the rules and layout being pretty simple and uninspired.

4.486/10

6 months ago

CDF

Collin

Pinside member

Columbus, OH

11y 116K 5,272 29 82 1

Pros:
Well, it is literally a pinball machine, so it's got that going for it, which is nice
Decent display/animations
Herman bash toy looks good

Cons:
Rules fall falt
It's just not that fun to shoot
Some clunkiness (I don't like the feel of the ramps on this one)

Borg learned some lessons from this one for subsequent games, but I can't recommend this one.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.413/10

6 months ago

DRD

DrDrain

Pinside member

9y 42,900 57 159

2019 gifted us one of the best (Black Knight Sword of Rage) and weakest games of the last years.

Munsters' layout is alright at best. Apart from Herman and the left ramp I found the shots to be not memorable. This layout lets Led Zeppelin's look like a masterpiece. The right turnaround ramp is similarly badly placed as that on Led Zeppelin. It's one of my least favorite Borg layouts. Nevertheless the game doesn't play terrible, it is just not that good.

I can't comment that much on the rules in detail but I found that it wasn't really clear or obvious what to do. And during the games I played I didn't really experience a feature that I wanted to return to the machine for.

The artwork is alright but in my opinion not worthy of a new Stern game. Just look at Black Knight, Mandalorian or Godzilla in comparison to this.

All in all, this is a decent game, with a in my opinion flawed layout. I guess fans of The Munsters will enjoy the game but if you're somebody who has played many games you will be a bit disappointed.

DrDrain edited previous rating on October 20, 2023.

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6.756/10

11 months ago

FIN

FinnThelonious

Pinside member

Gambrills, MD

2y 48,300 43 16 102

This game really doesn't do it for me, every time I look at the playfield I think "This should work." The ramps are smooth, it's got good flow, Herman is pretty cool, but I just can't get into it. A big issue I have with the game is the rules, I know people say there's strategy with building up the super Jackpot, but I got the Wizard mode the second time playing this game without any understanding of the rules and code. Maybe they were trying to branch out to more casual players, but I find this game a bit too easy, and I'm far from the greatest pinball player around. Not for me, but If you see it, try it for yourself.

5.653/10

11 months ago

MKO

SideLaneDrainer

Pinside+ Frequent

1y 20,400 29 8

This game plays slow and is rather easy. It is fun for awhile, but after 10+ games I've seen it. I like fast flowing games and this is not for me. The scoop in the center especially annoys me, because the ball falls in it often and then not much is happening. It slows the game down even further. The theme is OK and it has some nice toys. The music gets on my nerfs however and call outs are mwaah. I played the Pro so I am not sure if the mini playfield would add anything.

8.067/10

1 year ago

MEL

lu505

Pinside member

Albuquerque, NM

2y 30,550 71 8 10

Fun game, wish there were more skill shots on this pin, great theme and music is you were a fan of the show.

10.000/10

1 year ago

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Chobin

Pinside member

Unknown

13y 13,250 1 11

"Darn, Darn, Darn!" It's fun and with some mod like grandpa chair is perfect near my Addams family

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9.320/10

1 year ago

CMW

Kublue

Pinside+ Addict

Olathe, KS

2y 30,750 1 12 18

Munsters is a blast to play. Especially if you’re familiar with the show. The video cuts from the show are very well inserted into the game. The voice call outs are some of the best. Although it is a low scoring game it does draw you back to play it over and over.

Kublue edited previous rating on March 19, 2023.
Kublue currently owns this game.

10.000/10

1 year ago

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SCRAIGNE

Pinside apprentice

Paris

2y 6,500 19

I like it especialy the Green Colors toys are fun Dady to play for all family music is funny too

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8.880/10

1 year ago

JRC

Jeremyczu

Pinside+ Frequent

Grand Rapids, MI

2y 31,050 10 5 28

An underrated show made into an underrated pinball machine. I think the updates to the code improved upon a game that wasn't loved at launch, but is really fun. I wish the pop bumpers were better integrated into the flow, but I think there's a lot to like here. The fact that it consistently sells for more than Stern TMNT yet rates lower says something about the game.

Jeremyczu edited previous rating on June 23, 2023.
Jeremyczu has this game on the wishlist.

8.823/10

1 year ago

RAR

SchematicChaser

Pinside member

Modesto, CA

2y 41,750 1 5 122

Fun and underrated game.

SchematicChaser edited previous rating on October 18, 2022.

6.061/10

1 year ago

GGG

pinballer1993

Pinside+ Frequent

Carpentersville, IL

5y 46,650 30 9 10 2

Had this game and lasted less than 2 weeks in my collection. Game had a lot of potential but Stern gutted the game to save money. Sitting next to Addams Family I would skip over Munsters at least 9/10 times. Heard the newer code updates improved it but the playfield is bare so there is only so much you can do.

8.088/10

2 years ago

MIC

RipleYYY

Pinside member

14y 87,050 4,377 2 34

ok, my 1 month loan with Munsters (PRO) is ending... as a tournament/hardcore player, my main problem are the code/rules, as for me this game is to easy/simple and absolutly not deep (the recent updates are nice, but main coding/story/tactic line is right the same)... now, does this mean this game is bad ? not at all ! despite what i've said before, i have a lot of fun playing this pin, the theme, artwork, sounds, lights, all those are working nicely together without a doubt... most satisfying shoots are the ramps, and the one who can make you unhappy is the DRAGULA cove, you can aim for it but it doesnt feel natural, and a direct shoot may often result with the ball going thrue and out in the left outlane... another bad point (for STERN cut costs) is the right single bank target for LILY, 4 targets there would have been 10X better (i can understand why with the left one for DRAGULA, there its ok)... than all in all, its a much better game than where it stand actually, mostly made for lambda players & family... enjoy Munsters !

RipleYYY has owned this game in the past.

9.120/10

2 years ago

PO

pat4race

Inactive member

Unknown

3y 19,000 1 73

Really fun game, seemingly underrated on pinside. Theme is good for those of us old enough to remember watching the Munsters.

8.755/10

2 years ago

KO

KOpinball

Pinside+ Frequent

Westminster, CA

2y 32,900 66 4 6

The sound could have been a lot more. Eddie could have spoken or Grandpa would have said more. The audio goes in and out on some machines. I think they could have displayed a lot more images from the show. I really wish they would have put more items to play with at the bottom section of the playing field. BUMPERS or KNOCK down targets. I really like the way the field has the ball fly around. SUPER FUN GAME. I hardly ever get bored of it.

KOpinball currently owns this game.

9.520/10

2 years ago

JDK

Kalegari

Pinside apprentice

Curitiba

2y 18,500 4 34

I have 10 machines in my collection but I always change games. So far I have owned more than 30 different pinballs like Scared Stiff, Creature From The Black Lagoon and Tale of the Arabian Nights - sold all of them. Some games will stay with me forever like Getaway High Speed II, Fish Tales and Mary S Frankenstein. Munsters Pro will go to hell with me for sure It's the best machine I've ever had. I don't like machines with more than one playfield, they stop the real action in the game. One of the best pinball art in the past 10 years should not be black and White. I think that the pro model is the best option among the 3 released by Stern.

Kalegari has owned this game in the past.

8.860/10

2 years ago

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cyberbear

Pinside apprentice

Glasgow

5y 18,750 43

Didn't think much of it when seen in pictures and online videos. But really enjoyed the gameplay, grandpa's playfield and enjoyed the flow. Better than most Sterns. Artwork is a lot nicer in person, I can only comment on the limited edition version that I played. Surprised to see a limited edition version a public setting, i.e. HMV. Would love to play a lot longer, to really get into the game. Underrated in my opinion.

8.372/10

2 years ago

KDZ

kool1

Pinside member

Oakville, ON

2y 101K 3,435 5 54

I'm stunned this machine has such a low rating but I suspect it's the theme and not the game itself. I don't really identify with Munsters but I find the game just plain fun. Not many around locally but I always play when I see it!

kool1 edited previous rating on December 13, 2022.

8.660/10

2 years ago

???

Pinpinar

Inactive member

Unknown

3y 2,750 11

Excellent fun machine

5.625/10

2 years ago

AJC

DeprivedFallacy

Pinside member

3y 20,150 23 7 14

To much on the liscening sadly the game lacks alot of lighting an code played a pro an my honest review is not a bad theme not a bad game but not for a small collection an very dark must get spotlights for sling shots an pinstadium

9.340/10

3 years ago

ALX

achtungboyy

Pinside member

El Paso, TX

11y 75,150 252 98 131

This game is fun. The artwork is great, cool integration of the theme and fast. I don’t know why this game is hated on so much. It has a nice layout and is a very nice looking pin. The rule set is good and I really enjoyed playing it. It is a bit simple but simple is better sometimes. This is one of those cases. Great underrated game.

achtungboyy currently owns this game.

9.521/10

3 years ago

FSP

frankpolizzi

Pinside member

Devon, PA

3y 23,900 1 4 7

Great option for players of all levels. I've had this one in my personal collection and enjoyed many hours on the pin. Could use better lighting on SPOT.

frankpolizzi currently owns this game.

5.150/10

3 years ago

ECW

Ecw0930

Pinside member

Fredericksburg, VA

4y 69,550 1,017 2 113

This is probably the worst newer game out there. Really. It's poor. The biggest thing is it is not fun. Really nothing else to say. Targets are far. Only one fun target. I wanted it to be cool and fun like the show was and quirky and stuff.

But it's lame. Sorry.

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9.020/10

3 years ago

CAH

ReadyPO

Pinside+ Frequent

6y 197K 5,916 129

Pinsiders seem to never be satisfied - A pin is too hard (Houdini) or too easy (Munsters). Maybe over time it will get old in a game room, but this pin meets the number one rule for me - my wife really likes it, it was her choice. And guess what I do too. The pro is missing Grandpa's laboratory, and it is still a pretty good game, but the lab was so important in the series, and I think it adds something to the game, including some complexity. The shots are all good, the modes are good, and the topper, if you can snag one, adds a lot to the game with the Raven. This pin really does justice to the source material. Could it be better with additional content and a code update? Of course, most all pins can. Still when you want a quick and fast game, and one very approachable by causal pinball players, this is a great choice.

Update 1/4/22 - A new code drop just makes this game that much better - some code fixes, new callouts, new flasher/lamp effects, new mode (coach potato), chattering teeth feature and several tweaks. Great Update to a great game!

ReadyPO edited previous rating on January 04, 2022.

5.690/10

3 years ago

HHH

Bookhouse_boy

Inactive member

North Sydney

10y 16,650 3 24

There's just something "off" about this pin; the difficulty, the layout, the ruleset and lack of anything to make it stand out from the crowd (past the initial attraction of the license itself). It takes a while to get into it, but even then with familiarity of the shots and playfield it just doesn't work for me.

I think that the difficulty is a big issue. I introduced this to someone unfamiliar with pinball and they couldn't get a ball to last more than 30 seconds and immediately despised it.
Perhaps fans of the show itself can find appeal in this table but for the rest there's not much here to enjoy.

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