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No Fear: Dangerous Sports

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This game received 288 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.562 _/10

7.562

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks #182 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 7.735

Artwork: 7.408

Sounds/Music: 7.135

Other Aspects: 7.483

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6.768/10

5 years ago

JCA

JamesUK

Pinball Bazaar

Norwich

5y 38,900 147 3 8

This is a very under rated game and is a lot a lot of fun and should score higher, it is very linear - but unlike Scared Stiff doesn't keep you wanting to come back to that linearity as much, the theme just doesn't work as well.

Lots of modes and three mini wizards which really set it up well and is really rewarding when you hit them. Probably suited more to a larger collection as a great walk up, play and walk away game.

JamesUK has owned this game in the past.

5.764/10

5 years ago

ROB

aerobert

Inactive member

8y 57,800 489 2 57

Hate the theme, gate the colors. Brown and orange everywhere. OK playfield layout and gameplay but not a fan at all. Pass

7.429/10

6 years ago

DOC

TractorDoc

DPS

Ashland, OH

7y 245K 2,923 33 106

Not a theme I see myself owning but I was able to play a few games at a pinball show and really enjoyed the layout and shots. I was able to keep the game going for awhile -- quite the opposite of other games I have played. The upper ramp/jump is a cool feature -- I think I was able to hit four loops in a row.

8.660/10

6 years ago

MUX

mux_

Inactive member

6y 18,250 1 10

Another underrated one. Gameplay is fast, fun and fluid, the modes are challenging, the jump is cool. I also think the artwork on the playfield is great. I like the pace of this one - although it's fast, but then again, it's not a drain-monster at all. Video mode could have been better, though. Overall a nice and challenging machine. I don't miss the bumpers, btw.

mux_ edited previous rating on February 25, 2018.

7.480/10

6 years ago

DUG

Prefect

Inactive member

10y 22,150 140 5 8

This game to me is one of the most underrated. The theme is so so but the voice work is good and the game has very good flow. When someone awhile back had said that GoT would being having a layout similar to No Fear, my first thought was about time someone rethemed that layout and get it the attention it deserves. Probably, the biggest complaint with this game is that it does too good of a job at bringing the ball back to your flippers. It might be too easy for some pinball savants. The ball keeps and it is fast. Johnny Mnuemonic might be a game that is fast that I like a little better, partly due to the theme but this layout has a lot going for it that works.

9.216/10

6 years ago

STL

STL14

Inactive member

New York, NY

6y 5,000 6

Very fun game, easy to play and fast!

8.816/10

6 years ago

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Noname707

Inactive member

Santa Rosa, CA

10y 35,000 5 12 51

Very underrated game. Super fast when you can hit the shots.

5.354/10

6 years ago

QUY

FatPanda

Pinside member

7y 141K 7,170 32

If you're not making shots, you're hitting posts. If you're hitting posts, then it can be a long drawn out and frustrating game. The jump ramp is cool, but other than that, there's not much else going on for it.

7.895/10

7 years ago

SL2

spikelou2

Pinside member

Colts Neck, NJ

7y 83,100 936 11 10 1

No fear is a fun game to play for any level of player ..very rewarding ..they really loaded this machine with a lot of extras.. its just ramp after ramp ..and tons of multi balls...there's even a talking scull .. In my opinion it's a very simular game Get Away ..a lot of the same shots ..I think the theme is well intergrated into the game ..unfortunately the nf brand is no longer around and that's gonna hurt its chances of going up too much in value ...I feel that this game is currently fairly valued and should hold its price is you want to trade out of it over time ..

spikelou2 edited previous rating on July 19, 2017.
spikelou2 has owned this game in the past.

8.804/10

7 years ago

RHO

Rensh

Pinside+ Frequent

11y 136K 4,130 5 22

As a Steve Ritchie fan I love fast pins and yep, No Fear is one of those.

Great artwork on playfield and translite, fast playing, great toy as the Skull, good instructions what to do in callouts (and man, Steve Ritchie can do nice call-outs !) and on DMD. Nice variety in rules and the end-game is obtainable even if you are not a pinball-god.

I love HS2 slightly better but NF is a great pin !! It has this special one more game pls factor :-)

Rensh has owned this game in the past.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.300/10

7 years ago

RIK

rtotans

Pinside+ Frequent

7y 75,100 211 34

I just got the game, so I always like to rate it early and then again after a few months. The game is extremely fun and tons of shots everywhere. You have a wider playing field, so it opens it up for many lanes and many more targets to shoot out. Very high scoring, so you want to keep on playing and beat your last score. The shots aren't easy, but definitely challenging. If you like a good challenge, and not an easy game, this game is perfect. There are 2 ramps, 3 flippers to add more game play, and great videos. It also has a cool ramp within a ramp shot.. You hit a ramp, and then you use the 3rd flipper to jump the ball to another ramp. Very creative. Lots of fun, fun, fun!!!!

So hear are new reviews after having this game for almost 2 months.

Pros
-Almost every ball there is a new mission/goal
-So many shots to take and so many shots to make
-Great call outs, talking Skull with some funny commentary
-After you hit the jumps ramps 4-5 times in a row the call out pumps you out to do it again
-Several modes for different multi balls ranging from 2 balls over the edge, to 3, and then Meet your maker with 4.
-So the jump ramp is an amazing rush and agame within the game
-video modes where you get to jump ramps and go around the track keeps you engaged and having fun, as well as add a new element in the game.
- The game is super fast. It keeps you on your heels the hole time. Never does it get boring. (now when I play other pinballs, they feel so slow.
The black glass art is awesome.
- You keep want to play more and more games.

Cons
some cheap drains on the right side
fades on the cabinet is pretty common. (It doesn't bother me much.

THIS GAME IS AWESOME!!!! FAST AND FURIOUS!

rtotans edited previous rating on March 19, 2017.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

6.588/10

7 years ago

DAT

ThatPinballDude

Inactive member

Orlando, FL

7y 15,900 3 6 13

I've owned this game for about a year, and it has stayed in my collection so far. The gameplay is all ramps all day every day. This game will help you make your shots more accurately because you will either miss your shot or make it. If you miss your not going to bounce off of something and still get some points. The skull is my favorite toy out of all my games. I just can't bring myself to get rid of this one, so it's a keeper for me.

ThatPinballDude has owned this game in the past.

7.796/10

7 years ago

DMZ

Miouze

Inactive member

Paris

7y 15,750 19

I discovered this machine recently, when it was installed in the bar I usually play pinball in. And I liked it quite immediatly: it's fast, challenging, and very fun to play. And as you get better and understands how it scores, it becomes even more exciting. The overall design is really good, as the sound and the DMD animations.

It's also a very strong and reliable machine: no major problems, despite almost zero maintenance on it. It still feels tight and sturdy, after 20 years on various locations.

In conclusion, it deserves every coin I put in it. A very underrated machine.

10.000/10

7 years ago

LEE

Gamer1

Inactive member

Unknown

11y 19,000 13 13

Have No Fear purchasing this pin providing you can find one! This pin is extremely fast and is a loop lovers dream! The talking skull is awesome and the comments made "this guy is crazy" this guy is nuts" adds to the excitement! I really get this game wound up and it is by my favorite designer Steve Ritchie. This means dangerously fast and requires skill as a player or using auto fire as a crutch. The cabinet in my opinion is one of the best ever..flames enough said! The back glass is very cool and displays the extreme sports world well. This one will never leave my collection!

Gamer1 currently owns this game.

7.503/10

7 years ago

JEF

SpinnerAddict

Pinside member

7y 60,550 367 3 39

I have this pin in my small collection. It is still one of my favorite games, tight shots, great flow and the speed of the game is awesome. The music is great IMO but I like the rock sounds. The skull voice does get a bit annoying after a bit but after you listen to anything 100's of times they are bound to be.
Every time I have a get together it is still played the most. I recommend it!!

SpinnerAddict has owned this game in the past.

7.592/10

8 years ago

TBK

xTheBlackKnightx

Pinside member

8y 128K 4,097 137

This is fairly straightforward pinball design reminiscent of many of Steve Ritchie's other machines.

Basically, it is upgraded HSII: Getaway machine with a few extra extended features.
The talking skull is a "dumbed down" Rudy, Red, or Ted with only a moveable jaw and center "gobble hole".
It has a "inside track loop" around the head, which I do like during the Nascar mode.
The jump ramp is a modified supercharger with a flipper, and is fairly easy to master.
The ruleset is basic, but the game is VERY FAST when you really get going.
Playfield artwork is good in terms of color and matching the theme, but very busy.
Translite artwork matches the theme.
Modes are not incredibly deep, and the wizard mode is achievable with a bit of practice (without buy-ins).
Scoring is outrageously unbalanced.
Cabinet artwork decals is notorious for red fading and magnet "melt down" if not maintained.
I recommend installing in line fuses on the magnets on this game, if owned or operated, IMMEDIATELY.

Overall, an above average machine, and good for beginning pinball players.
It fits well into larger collections.
I will buy another when I find one at least in superb+ condition with a non-faded cabinet.
No rush to buy on this title, it gets traded a lot between collectors.

xTheBlackKnightx edited previous rating on October 10, 2016.

7.709/10

8 years ago

REW

woody76

Pinball Marketing

Nashville, TN

9y 142K 6,842 6 98

really fun pin to flip, lots of shots, the jump ramp is really cool.

woody76 edited previous rating on August 23, 2020.
woody76 has owned this game in the past.

8.396/10

8 years ago

MED

Mederic

Inactive member

Rennes

8y 9,250 2 13

Perfect mix between Mini games challenge and ball flow !

8.720/10

8 years ago

JPF

Pinballwiz45b

Pinside member

10y 46,400 264 24

The Jump Ramp is a neat gimmick. Didn't get to hear the music at ReplayFX, but I should have an idea of it from online videos. Game is very flowy; Steve Ritchie's main trademark.

6.690/10

8 years ago

TF

tonyf1965

Pinside+ Frequent

Peoria, IL

12y 81,800 939 13 23

This game grows on you. Super fast, to incredibly fast ramp action. Great bang for the buck. Good fast challenging. A little different then a regular pinball game.

tonyf1965 edited previous rating on July 27, 2021.
tonyf1965 has owned this game in the past.

6.138/10

8 years ago

NAD

pinheadpurdy

Pinside member

Charlottesville, VA

9y 46,400 21 6 18

While I do like the rules, I just can't get into the shots. Too many posts to be considered a good flowing game (S. Ritchie trademark). I've played this game a lot for league and every time I start putting something together, I hit one post and it's all over. No Fear = No Forgiveness.

7.484/10

9 years ago

SDC

Archytas

Pinside member

Kettering

10y 76,150 285 1 152

Another theme lost on me, this is a VERY rampy game if you like that. I certainly do but I think No Fear takes it to the extreme a bit. Plenty of shots and modes but not really a winner with me.

9.360/10

9 years ago

MAT

nci1119

Inactive member

Shiremanstown, PA

11y 21,150 10 4 7

Was my First pinball that I bought years ago, it is a fast game, If I was going to have just one machine I think it might get old quick but i always find myself coming back to it and playing it.

nci1119 currently owns this game.

7.583/10

9 years ago

BLU

Blu

Pinside member

Richmond, VA

9y 61,300 297 7 40

While a good beginner game, the game is repetitive, and the shots are just too easy to make.

Blu currently owns this game.

7.271/10

9 years ago

JJS

agodfrey

Inactive member

Granville, OH

9y 73,600 2,716 3 23

XXXXXXtreme sports!! Adrenaline!!! Jumping out of a plane....yeah!! Well laid out and FUN. Love the jump shot, and the different sports and multi-balls are great. I was at first wary of this game because of the theme, but the gameplay makes up for that. Plus it's a Steve Ritchie game!! So it FLOWWWWSSS!!

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