This is one of the games I could play for hours and work my way through a multitude of features. I think it's very well designed, has many cool shots and goals to progress through.

billsgto has owned this game in the past.

8.314/10

3 years ago

SSB

Pinster5000

Pinside member

Fort Lupton, CO

6y 53,800 168 3 14

Bought this game a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised. Deep rule set, challenging shots and plenty for a beginner or expert to go for. Takes some time to figure out the best strategy to use as it can be very confusing at first. Game is probably better in home setting on free play then on location, as I could see this game eating your quarters because it is unforgiving. What lacks in art/ cabinet, the gameplay makes up for it. Super jackpot is a very satisfying shot, but I have no f@#$ing clue how you would hit the frog frenzy.

Pinster5000 has owned this game in the past.

8.918/10

3 years ago

EGC

ECanup122

Pinside member

St. Augustine, FL

3y 31,050 18 3 11

Love this hugely underrated game! I really enjoy the theme and believe that not all will appreciate it like I do. The game is extremely fun and is bolted at my house!

ECanup122 edited previous rating on November 09, 2021.
ECanup122 currently owns this game.

7.095/10

3 years ago

CPN

Flynnyfalcon

Pinside member

Melbourne

12y 58,300 1,291 8 23

I'm a big fan of Lawlor pins, owning Funhouse and Whirlwind, so the layout of RBION appeals. Plenty of similarities with FH, WW and Adams. It shoots really well and the modes are enjoyable, but I'd never own it. The artwork freaks me out too much haha.

8.444/10

3 years ago

NEO

Neo_781

Inactive member

Lille

4y 13,500 7 9

A good whitestar machine

Neo_781 has owned this game in the past.

8.000/10

3 years ago

EJH

ehex9

Pinside member

Saint Albans Town, VT

3y 46,650 5 7 179

This is one of the only Sterns that feels and plays like a Williams/Bally WPC pin. The game is interesting and fun to play.

8.756/10

3 years ago

DDS

Shubbydoo

Pinside+ Frequent

Melbourne, Fl 32934, FL

5y 58,900 49 10 61 8

"Amazing" game. from Pat Lawler. There is a lot to do in this game and mine is set up pretty tough which is what I like so it's not easy getting through all 7 continents. I like games with modes. This is similar to Addams Family in that you must hit one of two scoops to start an adventure. When you start an adventure you must make the required amount of shots to receive a letter from "RIPLEYS" This game is a lot of fun. 6 Pop bumpers and a magnet under the shrunken head. My knocks on the game are the cabinet art is bland and there are very few mods to purchase to install on the game. I'm not sure why that is but unlock other games out there where there are several toppers to choose from for example I can't find one for this game. A keeper for me!!

Shubbydoo has owned this game in the past.

9.392/10

4 years ago

KEN

Kenz

Pinside member

Unknown

8y 58,800 399 19 57

Very rare machine in the UK. Plenty of stuff to hit, and shots are different to any other pin. I really like it and its nothing like any of my other pins!

Kenz has owned this game in the past.

8.024/10

4 years ago

???

Fn4me

Pinside+ Frequent

4y 48,150 61 7

This machine is a blast to play. I picked it up about 5 months ago and we will be keeping it. I'm an average (I wish) player and sometimes find the rule set a bit above what I can keep track of. My wife routinely has the high scores. I am an experienced tech and this is a very easy machine to keep tuned up and playing well.

6.643/10

4 years ago

ECW

Ecw0930

Pinside member

Fredericksburg, VA

4y 69,550 1,017 2 113

Way over rated.

A lot like funhouse. Clunky. Zero smoothness. Clunky. Clunky.

Was expecting more. Got very little.

3 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.124/10

4 years ago

???

Rasslinmoron

Pinside member

Birmingham, AL

8y 39,300 48 7 21

Fantastic machine!! One of the few machines that ropped me in immediately! Very deep with tough shots. Got BM 66 two weeks before I got this. Have barely touched BM 66 since.

Rasslinmoron has owned this game in the past.

6.264/10

4 years ago

SCS

Angel

Pinside member

Mississauga, ON

16y 56,550 124 5 39

This pin has a lot of people who believe that it is one of PLD's best, I'm not one of them. Compared to his other work this pin is just not at the level of his other designs. It seems too compact and tight, over-stuffed. Possibly if it was a wide body the layout would be better/more spacious. The modes are not that interesting and the game audio is just too repetitive.

This game has somewhat of a strong support base from many of pinball players...I tried, its just not for me

8.236/10

4 years ago

RUS

sagejr

Pinside+ Frequent

New Hartford, CT

9y 81,300 1,100 1 7

I've had this game for a few months now and enjoy playing the game a lot. I think it offers a lot of bang for the buck as this game can be picked up for less than 4k. The theme is obviously bizarre but the sounds and callouts are paired quite well with the theme. It's a cool game and a family friendly machine. Fits well in any size collection from a single pin to larger collections.

sagejr has owned this game in the past.

9.260/10

4 years ago

RAW

Bomber19

Pinside member

Central Coast

6y 32,650 5 6 21

I finally got to play Ripley’s at Pinfest 2019 in Newcastle, NSW and it didn’t disappoint. The machine has shots all over the table and the rules tie in beautifully with the theme. I’d love to spend some more time with this one to gain a deeper appreciation for its true depth.

Bomber19 currently owns this game.

7.100/10

4 years ago

WIL

spblat

North Coast Pinball

Portland, OR

9y 54,550 315 21 20

I guess the nicest thing I can say about this game is how much it reminds me of other Lawlor games. Whirlwind: skill shot, upper right flipper shot, lower outhole. The TAF reference: "it's not plugged in yet mon." The mode-select shot reminiscent of the mirror in Funhouse. The one innovation I like is where the magnet grabs the ball, lets go long enough to let the ball drift downward. Then pulses again to fling it back up to start the monkey mode or whatever that is up there. On the downside, it feels like those old Stern and Gottlieb games always seemed *way* too forgiving. I put in a couple of quarters and 12 replays later I had had enough.

9.238/10

4 years ago

TOM

marioparty34

Pinside+ Frequent

5y 176K 1,461 123 2

Great game. Fun shooter. The close up scoop shot is difficult for me. Thank goodness there is the vari-target.

marioparty34 edited previous rating on February 23, 2020.

7.888/10

4 years ago

TKM

Daditude

Pinside Moderator

Rockwall, TX

5y 266K 10,123 23 271

Very nice lawlor game that you just don't see too often. It has tons of toys/gimmicks and the shrunken head gives it a definitive creepy feel. The rules can be a bit if a curveball to understand, but it has all the checknarks for a good home use pin.

Daditude edited previous rating on September 08, 2020.

8.816/10

4 years ago

OWL

Owlbear

Inactive member

Unknown

4y 8,750 6

Fun game with some challenging shots. Keeps a good pace and has diverse objectives.

Owlbear has this game on the wishlist.

7.094/10

4 years ago

MLP

tabascoman77

Pinside member

6y 46,150 4 110

I like this game, I don't love it. It reminds me a lot of games like "Twilight Zone" and Williams' version of "Indiana Jones". The ruleset is nice and deep and the game plays well enough with rewarding shots and a ramp which leads to an upper playfield. The issue is that it feels a bit crowded. There's not much to do on the left side because so much room is taken up by ramps and bumpers and an upper playfield "temple". The audio has some dude (I assume it's Ripley) who just says random things like "You're spelling my name" or "Boy...Africa is really weird..." while the rest of the audio is somebody trying to say things in a Jamaican accent that's so bad, you can tell they're not really Jamaican. Neat game with a wonderful light show but the game doesn't really do much for me.

9.020/10

4 years ago

???

Giel

Inactive member

8y 18,800 1 11

This pin has it all!

Giel has owned this game in the past.

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