Williams
Space Station Pinside Rating
This game received 171 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.715 /10
Space Station
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.641
Artwork: 7.654
Sounds/Music: 7.391
Other Aspects: 7.87
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7.712/10
4 years ago
Rockwall, TX
Great system 11 game with an awesome theme and fn gameplay. They all seem to have super worn play field's, however. Sone of that is due to age, some of it is due to being a really fun pin with that "one more game" appeal.
8.768/10
4 years ago
Another system 11, that’s easy to play and understand. Ramp shot it’s fun, multiball is a blast. This is a bargain pinball for what you get. Easy rule set to understand.if you’ve played space shuttle and enjoyed it you’ll love space station.
8.820/10
4 years ago
Trois-ruisseaux, NB
This pin is currently in the top 100 and deserves to stay there. The music is excellent and the playfield artwork is really cool. The space station toy is also very cool! The lighting is also very, specially the strobing lights around the space station on the translite.
Gameplay is also very fun. Getting the "condition green" never gets old.
These are still relatively cheap, so it's up there for best bang for your buck!!
Gameplay is also very fun. Getting the "condition green" never gets old.
These are still relatively cheap, so it's up there for best bang for your buck!!
7.418/10
5 years ago
Game is fun, was my first pinball machine so i am a little bias but it is not played as often as other machines, but when it makes it back in the rotation and green mode starts, it makes me wish i played it more
8.118/10
6 years ago
Space station is really fun, and there's something awesome about the 80's 8-bit background in the game. The station itself is a pretty cool toy for that day and age. One complaint I have is that it's hard to tell which lanes are lit and which aren't, and even with a transparent upper/mini playfield, there's a patch where it's hard to see the ball and I prefer visibility at all times. Great game though.
8.476/10
6 years ago
Finally own one and spent alot of time on it.It was quite surprising at how fun it is.Quite a few shots,good jackpot shots,great light show and some pretty good sound.
All this and it has not been shopped,adjusted, and led'ed.
Once that is all complete it will only play better and faster and look better.Leds in my opinion will probably look great on this pin.
All this and it has not been shopped,adjusted, and led'ed.
Once that is all complete it will only play better and faster and look better.Leds in my opinion will probably look great on this pin.
9.347/10
6 years ago
Cannot believe I missed this game for so many years. I never thought it was that special until being exposed to it as the Southern Fried Gameroom Show.
This is a criminally overlooked System 11. I have owned just about all of the better System 11s and it is the only one I am choosing to keep at this point.
Very challenging game, unique layout, nice art and amazing music. Some of the best music of that era. Lighting can be made to be mind-blowing with the right use of LEDs in this pin. I am not a huge fan of LEDs in everything...but for whatever reason they work great in this game.
Doubt I will ever sell mine. The game is just too cool and never gets old due to the challenge of it and over the top nature of lighting and music.
This is a criminally overlooked System 11. I have owned just about all of the better System 11s and it is the only one I am choosing to keep at this point.
Very challenging game, unique layout, nice art and amazing music. Some of the best music of that era. Lighting can be made to be mind-blowing with the right use of LEDs in this pin. I am not a huge fan of LEDs in everything...but for whatever reason they work great in this game.
Doubt I will ever sell mine. The game is just too cool and never gets old due to the challenge of it and over the top nature of lighting and music.
8.779/10
6 years ago
I'm a sucker for space-related pinball games. Space Station is a real challenge. Condition Green multi-ball is amazing when you can lock the balls but it's really hard. There's a lot of open space in the main playfield. I love the backglass, artwork and everything about the aesthetic. I don't play it a lot due to the fact that it can get repetitive. Overall, I love it but it doesn't get used as much as some of the other pins.
7.875/10
6 years ago
I am new to pinball and just got this a few weeks ago. I also have No Good Gofers and Fishtales. While not as technologically advanced and sophisticated as those games, it really does have a nostalgic charm about it that makes it fun and a great addition to my small but steadily growing collection.
The music and sound effects really are pretty cool and nostalgic for the era in which the game was made . The cabinet and blackglass graphics are also really cool. The best thing about it though is the lightshow. Mine is all LED and it really is top notch and every bit as good if not better than my 90's Williams games in that department Even guests we had last weekend commented on how cool Space Station's light show, music, and cabinet are.
The gameplay and ruleset while basic in comparison to my other two games, is also a lot of fun so far. It is challenging while at the same time playable and enjoyable. While I'm still getting to know more about pinball, I can see why this is considered to be one of the top (maybe a bit of an underrated) system 11 games.
The music and sound effects really are pretty cool and nostalgic for the era in which the game was made . The cabinet and blackglass graphics are also really cool. The best thing about it though is the lightshow. Mine is all LED and it really is top notch and every bit as good if not better than my 90's Williams games in that department Even guests we had last weekend commented on how cool Space Station's light show, music, and cabinet are.
The gameplay and ruleset while basic in comparison to my other two games, is also a lot of fun so far. It is challenging while at the same time playable and enjoyable. While I'm still getting to know more about pinball, I can see why this is considered to be one of the top (maybe a bit of an underrated) system 11 games.
8.272/10
7 years ago
Ive owned this machine for a few years now. The only complaint i have with it is the lane diverter is notoriously buggy and can be a frustrating road block when you are 'in the zone' on your way to a high score.
8.189/10
7 years ago
I find Space Station to be one of the best System 11 games out there. It is also better than some newer more modern games. The light and sound shows are awesome. The game is pretty simple but fun. This machine makes for a great family pin and is much more affordable compared to some of the outrageously priced newer games. Classic pinball in my opinion. "Green Mode" multiball is really cool. My game has LEDs so the light show is even more phenomenal. The only thing that I found unusual at first was the lack of "inlanes" next to the lower left and right sling shots. It makes game play a little more awkward at first but you eventually get used to it. I dont even think about that anymore.
I have bought and sold a bunch of non dmd era solid state pins, namely system 9, system 11, early WPC and data east because I get bored with them quickly but see this one staying in my collection for now. I recommend this game for anyone wishing for a cool machine that is not to expensive, not too gaudy and cheesy, cool space theme, good family game that would make a great addition to any game room...
I have bought and sold a bunch of non dmd era solid state pins, namely system 9, system 11, early WPC and data east because I get bored with them quickly but see this one staying in my collection for now. I recommend this game for anyone wishing for a cool machine that is not to expensive, not too gaudy and cheesy, cool space theme, good family game that would make a great addition to any game room...
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