Williams
No Good Gofers Pinside Rating
This game received 466 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.029 /10
No Good Gofers
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.127
Artwork: 7.956
Sounds/Music: 7.541
Other Aspects: 8.122
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8.148/10
6 years ago
Fort Wayne, IN
If you’re looking for fun, look no further. This game always puts a smile on my face. The gophers are reallly funny. The crazy shots in this game make the ball go flying (literally). One of the final Williams games, lots of toys and extras on the playfield. A must play no matter what else is in a collection.
6.884/10
6 years ago
Frankfurt
Great playfield layout with several satisfying shots (above all of course the "hole in one" shot). The spinning disc sometimes makes it feel a little too random. The biggest drawback is however the very weak rule set. The game has such a potential (cool ramps, gophers etc.) but the sole advancing of holes gets boring very quickly. I personally also find the music really annoying. We owned one but it only got very few plays after a very short time. This game could hugely benefit from a custom software / new ruleset.
8.136/10
6 years ago
Calgary, AB
This is a fun and silly game. A good variety of shots and great toys with the gophers. Arguably one of the best theme integrations in pinball. You can definitely see Pat L in this game. Hole in one shot is a great challenge and really rewarding. I can't say too many negative things. I think its earned its spot on the top 100.
Monza
7.706/10
6 years ago
Sao Paulo
A great fun game for the family, fun for rhe kids and fun for the parents and friends.
Great light show and playfield layout, buz and bud challenges all the time with funny comments.
Skill shot isbone of the best and the whole in one shot is unique.
A bit noise for an apartment as buzz and buz are gong up and down al the time . Takes same time to adjust the game to play well, skill shot, ramp, al need to be fine tuned to work properly.
Love the game , a family favorite
Updated - After 1 year of owning it.
-it is a fun pin and would keep it if i had a bigger collection
-it is very noise for an apartment
-after some time you get bored with the code. It is a great layout with one of the best shots in pinball, it owuld be great to have an updated code. Glow is also really good.
Great light show and playfield layout, buz and bud challenges all the time with funny comments.
Skill shot isbone of the best and the whole in one shot is unique.
A bit noise for an apartment as buzz and buz are gong up and down al the time . Takes same time to adjust the game to play well, skill shot, ramp, al need to be fine tuned to work properly.
Love the game , a family favorite
Updated - After 1 year of owning it.
-it is a fun pin and would keep it if i had a bigger collection
-it is very noise for an apartment
-after some time you get bored with the code. It is a great layout with one of the best shots in pinball, it owuld be great to have an updated code. Glow is also really good.
7.480/10
6 years ago
I am a golfer so I made it a point to acquire this pin earlier this year. I enjoy it as do those friends and family members that play golf. I can't say it is my favorite pin in my 5 pin collection, though.
The golf and caddyshack theme is great and it is fun bashing Buzz and Bud, the annoying gophers. As as been stated before, the ramp which pops up and down periodically allows you to bash the golfcart or make the difficult hole in one shot which is fun and very satisfying. The lighting, playfield, and cabinet art are also all very well done.
While there is a lot of great things about this pin, I have to admit I don't love the music and sometimes they gopher voices get on my nerves a bit.
Overall, a fun and entertaining pin which you will appreciate all that much more if you are a golfer and/or Caddysshack fan.
The golf and caddyshack theme is great and it is fun bashing Buzz and Bud, the annoying gophers. As as been stated before, the ramp which pops up and down periodically allows you to bash the golfcart or make the difficult hole in one shot which is fun and very satisfying. The lighting, playfield, and cabinet art are also all very well done.
While there is a lot of great things about this pin, I have to admit I don't love the music and sometimes they gopher voices get on my nerves a bit.
Overall, a fun and entertaining pin which you will appreciate all that much more if you are a golfer and/or Caddysshack fan.
6.488/10
6 years ago
No Good Gophers is one of the best flow designs by Pat Lawlor. The game is fast, has great lighting and is true to the theme. Now I know the gophers are suppose to be annoying and they are. I can enjoy this game only for a short time and then the music and voice really starts to get on my nerves. The jump ramp is great and love the hole in one super jackpot. If you are into golf, this is probably a must have game. The theme does nothing for me, so will play when I see it on location, but would never own it.
9.320/10
6 years ago
One of my all-time favorite games. The theme is excellent and there are enough quirky gimmicks to make it unique. Smacking those little gofers in the face always feels good, and getting a hole-in-one always feels GREAT. Fantastic machine, and frankly, a reason to get good at pinball. I can see how it would get boring eventually, but you could say the same of Attack From Mars or Medieval Madness -- I hold this game in the same esteem. I just effing love this machine.
8.096/10
6 years ago
I wanted this game so bad when I first saw it. Found it on location after looking for a while and played it for a long time. Did not turn me on at all. I have played a few, its OK but I would personally not own one.
8.476/10
6 years ago
Ipswich
No Good Gofers has been in the house for years - its my dads game officially but we play it the same amount. This machines is just plain fun, and perhaps a little under-rated. The call-outs and taunts are frustrating and hilarious at the same time and really make you want to defeat the Gofers, and the layout is a very good mix of classic Lawlor 'stop-and'go' alongside very fast ramp and orbit shots. The hole-in-one shot is the most satisfying shot in all of Pinball, and this is unlikely to ever change. Art is good, music is good, all-round one of the slightly more forgotten 1990s Williams game that can hold it's own up there with the best of them!
9.500/10
7 years ago
What a fun and creative game. I originally was not planning on getting one (I am not a golfer), but was persuaded to give it a try and loved it. The gofers are funny, and the overall the game is just a lot of fun to play. It also feels "good" with the right amount of flow. It also has a nice balance of not being too difficult but also not being too easy. It also seems to attract the widest group of family and friends to play.
8.496/10
7 years ago
One of my favorite games of all time and definitely on my want list. I play this in my pinball league all the time. Shots feel great. I love the theme and all the comments the gophers make. Hole in one is a tough shot and I never seem to get the timing down as its hit or miss for me. (maybe I'm not good enough lol). Definitely recommend this game for playing multiple times. The scoring is fun as well
7.615/10
7 years ago
Overall a fun game to play. Fairly basic game play, and a bit repetitive. I played this for about half an hour in store and started to lose interest a bit, so I decided to buy another machine. Might have bought if I was an avid golfer which may have overcome some other short comings.
8.656/10
7 years ago
Golf cart hole-in-one is a great way to start the game. The mystery award spinning ball tray is a nice randomizer. The playfield arrangement makes for fast action.
9.380/10
7 years ago
My rating is probably going to be a little biased. I am a professional golfer, I own a golf course, and I love the movie Caddyshack.
The rules of this game are not difficult to figure out. However, hitting the shots you need to hit to get a big score aren't that easy. When you get into multi-ball, hitting the combination of the jackpot and super jackpot is no gimmie putt. It's like standing over a 5-footer that you have to make because you don't have enough money in your wallet to cover the bet if you miss. It's pretty easy to choke.
And speaking of choking, the two gophers, Bud and Buzz, really help to pull this game together. They are relentless, and the timing of their insults always leads to lots of smiles and laughs. I'll hear someone playing the game in my pro shop, they'll say 'ah crap,' which is immediately followed by Bud saying 'wrong hole,' or giving his maniacal laugh.
The golf theme is well thought out, and the hole-in-one shot is always satisfying to hit. This game never gets old and it's one of my all-time favorites.
The rules of this game are not difficult to figure out. However, hitting the shots you need to hit to get a big score aren't that easy. When you get into multi-ball, hitting the combination of the jackpot and super jackpot is no gimmie putt. It's like standing over a 5-footer that you have to make because you don't have enough money in your wallet to cover the bet if you miss. It's pretty easy to choke.
And speaking of choking, the two gophers, Bud and Buzz, really help to pull this game together. They are relentless, and the timing of their insults always leads to lots of smiles and laughs. I'll hear someone playing the game in my pro shop, they'll say 'ah crap,' which is immediately followed by Bud saying 'wrong hole,' or giving his maniacal laugh.
The golf theme is well thought out, and the hole-in-one shot is always satisfying to hit. This game never gets old and it's one of my all-time favorites.
8.212/10
7 years ago
Very fun pin. Scoring seems to be a little unbalanced maybe? But I love the theme and toys. Pat Lawlor always had a unique design streak in him, and this is just another great example of that.
8.532/10
7 years ago
Honestly only have about a dozen games on this machine, but always find myself wanting more. My wife's favorite game of all time. Great toys, fun theme for golfers.
6.981/10
7 years ago
Unknown City
Good late B/W game from Pat Lawlor. Slam ramps and the hole in one shot are great toys. Becomes a bit repetitive and the only good points are in the multiball like a lot of Lawlor games. Good in a big collection but not so much otherwise. I would definitely stick a few $ in one on location.
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