Bally
The Shadow Pinside Rating
This game received 637 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.319 /10
The Shadow
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.799
Artwork: 7.511
Sounds/Music: 7.924
Other Aspects: 8.436
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7.706/10
7 years ago
Calgary, AB
You know that girl who lives next door that no one really knows about, but one day you see her take out the trash and you come to realize that you should to talk to her? Then you realize she's a catch? Then when you finally get the chance to be with her, she is wild in bed and is trying all sorts of positions? This is shadow. No one really notices it but once you get to know it, it's a very fun pin to play. It has some really cool concepts like changing directions of ramps and the upper playfield which feels like I'm playing pong.
9.200/10
7 years ago
Warrington
IMO Bally's most underrated game, Shadow was either my 3rd or 4th pin and it was an instant hit at home, the diverters on the ramps are great fun and add a nice layer of depth and strategy to what would otherwise be standard ramps shots. The upper playfield via VUK is a great shot from the upper flipper and then there is the WALL, it just never gets old and always amazes and impresses visitors, a truly great game hampered by its licence which personally I like and enjoy, probably helped being very young when the movie was released and being easily pleased, but don't let the theme fool you this is a gem!
9.520/10
7 years ago
Marblehead, MA
Okay, you have to get Aurich's head package - otherwise the hideousness of the Alec Baldwin/movie commercial-marketing-movie-crap will ruin the game for you. But once you do, all you see is one of the best games ever designed. Through this prism: this game becomes a top 10-15 game based on challenging play, creativity, and depth. Fantastic.
**Note: my Backglass rating is based on Aurich's design, not the Baldwin fiasco**
**Note: my Backglass rating is based on Aurich's design, not the Baldwin fiasco**
8.332/10
7 years ago
Great game play and cool modes. Can be very tough. The theme and call outs being based on the movie are it's weakestill points. Gameplay 8 or 9 out of 10. Theme and sound 6 or 7. I like to play it but I really don't care what's going on in the game if that makes sense. Definitely deserves to be rated high in value and play
8.080/10
7 years ago
Sydney, Oz
Love me some art deco! Lack of pops is a nice break. Ramp diverters are still a challenge for me to make the most out of. I want one!
8.043/10
7 years ago
Béziers
Shadow that is a challenging one ,first time playing it i really don't understand the rules but little by little i was attracted by the whole machine,you really feel the mystery theme emanating from the machine.
And the most astonishing thing is that you even notice the lack of jet bumpers.
This one is a keeper only for competitor
And the most astonishing thing is that you even notice the lack of jet bumpers.
This one is a keeper only for competitor
7.257/10
7 years ago
I played The Shadow for a few monthes, in a bar. And it's quite a special machine: very complex, very unique, with lots of cool features. It's also very fast, very difficult and punitive, but truly rewarding once you are good enough to enjoy it. The artworks are pretty nice too, with an interesting"art deco" touch, but the backglass is... debatable. I hope you like Alec Baldwin !
The biggest downside is that this machine seems fragile, and not very reliable. The machine I played on was in "medium" condition: it felt wobbly, and was often out of order.
Overall, a very interesting game to play, but I think it needs care, and a good and regular maintenance. It's definitely worth it. I miss playing it, especially as I never completed the Final Mode (just had one more shot to make...)
The biggest downside is that this machine seems fragile, and not very reliable. The machine I played on was in "medium" condition: it felt wobbly, and was often out of order.
Overall, a very interesting game to play, but I think it needs care, and a good and regular maintenance. It's definitely worth it. I miss playing it, especially as I never completed the Final Mode (just had one more shot to make...)
8.795/10
7 years ago
Seubersdorf
At first I did not get familiar with the stuck left side of the playfield, now the more I play this machine the more I love it...
Update: Got me a player`s pin two month ago and have to say, that this pinball machine is unbelievable well designed. There are so many shots and gimmicks, for me at the moment it even beats most new pinball title out now.
Real Skill shot with variations made with the ramp diverters, well done.
The Phurba mode: challenging big fun, especially to use the gun, get the EB or even finish the mode.
The battlefield: challenging great fun, very satisfying to finish all targets and break through in a single run.
The Shadow multiball: upper loop shot is fast and not easy but very satisfying. Double or triple Jackpots is great.
Khan multiball: 5 Jackpots to hit, double or triple Jackpots and an amazing super Jackpot
Final Battle: What a blaze, this is aaaaaaaawsome
All in all one of the greatest pins I´ve seen so far.
As soon as I have my new BG-Translite I will update my rating .....
Update: Got me a player`s pin two month ago and have to say, that this pinball machine is unbelievable well designed. There are so many shots and gimmicks, for me at the moment it even beats most new pinball title out now.
Real Skill shot with variations made with the ramp diverters, well done.
The Phurba mode: challenging big fun, especially to use the gun, get the EB or even finish the mode.
The battlefield: challenging great fun, very satisfying to finish all targets and break through in a single run.
The Shadow multiball: upper loop shot is fast and not easy but very satisfying. Double or triple Jackpots is great.
Khan multiball: 5 Jackpots to hit, double or triple Jackpots and an amazing super Jackpot
Final Battle: What a blaze, this is aaaaaaaawsome
All in all one of the greatest pins I´ve seen so far.
As soon as I have my new BG-Translite I will update my rating .....
9.180/10
7 years ago
I finally had the opportunity to play this a few weeks ago. I played 40 different machines that day and this was in my top two (wizard oz was #1). I really liked the flow of the game and am now on the lookout for one of my own.
9.660/10
7 years ago
The Shadow has it all. It's fun, but not afraid to punish you. It's challenging, but makes you come back one more time. Many ways to play and when properly LEDed, one of the most beautiful, if not the most, pins out there. The best ball lock in pinball by far and battlefield is unique and always fun. People complain about the theme, but honestly the theme adds to the mystery. I'm usually a new pin fan but this thing is great. Layout and design is among the best ever created!
8.343/10
8 years ago
It pained me to trade away my Shadow. This is a very fun game. Some unique items... The ramp diverters and battlefield. I have never seen anything like that on any other games. The art is terrible. Cabinet and back glass both suck. I had to replace the back glass with Aurich's translite day one. I was not crazy about the Khan shot and I found the mode start saucer difficult to hit but not impossible. The Sanctum Magnet ball lock is quite awesome to watch too. The sounds of the game are mostly good but I did get tired of hearing "Margo/Lamont" all the time when going through the in-lanes. The screen animations and the video mode are all great too. I recommend this game :)
8.643/10
8 years ago
Unknown City
Best bang for your buck pin? I'd say so!
The playfield has some amazing and pretty unique toys: sanctum magnet ball lock, battlefield, player controlled ramp diverters.
I love the art deco playfield artwork however the translite and speaker panel are among the worst ever seen on a pinball machine. Get the Aurich one if you can!
The game is seriously difficult, sometimes it can seem like you're never going to hit the mode start hole ever again! Because of the duff theme and difficulty it is held in lower regard than some but it is definitely worth seeking out and enjoying.
The playfield has some amazing and pretty unique toys: sanctum magnet ball lock, battlefield, player controlled ramp diverters.
I love the art deco playfield artwork however the translite and speaker panel are among the worst ever seen on a pinball machine. Get the Aurich one if you can!
The game is seriously difficult, sometimes it can seem like you're never going to hit the mode start hole ever again! Because of the duff theme and difficulty it is held in lower regard than some but it is definitely worth seeking out and enjoying.
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