Stern

Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro)

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This game received 382 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.187 _/10

8.187

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Guardians of the Galaxy". The group itself ranks #59 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.086

Artwork: 8.381

Sounds/Music: 7.754

Other Aspects: 8.197

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This title is part of group: "Guardians of the Galaxy"

Guardians of the Galaxy
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Guardians of the Galaxy
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Guardians of the Galaxy
(LE)

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9.260/10

17 days ago

JUL

jultdm

Pinside member

Saint-saturnin-lès-apt

3y 17,000 2 7

Loaded pro machine: bash toy, physical lock, drop target / ball capture, 2 ramps, a magnet, a scoop...
Nice variety of shots: near / far, middle / side, easy / difficult. Flow is good, quiet easy to combo ramps and sometimes 2 or 3 loops.
Rules are straightforward but have got some interesting points: 2x shot to place on the playfield, multi ball rules with lock while multi balling and multiplier on shots corresponding to the modes already accomplished, a second phase in each mode after completing it.
Theme integration is well done, videos are nice, music is excellent. I don't care for the 'not the real movie actors voice gate' as I am french and don't watch movies in audio original version.
On the down side, maybe a bit too easy to progress, I've been to 2 of the 3 wizard modes and scored 4B+ points after 3 weeks (3 balls, tight tilt).
Overall: great game from stern.

5.997/10

61 days ago

MRD

MikeyPins

Pinside+ Frequent

Wolcott, CT

<1y 31,750 4 5 24 1

I bought this game because I played it in the arcade and enjoyed it. I immediately regreted it when I got it home. I play pinball with a no cupping rule and this game is impossible to play that way. Way too many posts. I think it's 13. 13 frickin posts? Total clink fest and the way the ball bounces out of the left lanes into the left outlane is maddening. I also feel like in this one you are either in a mode or it feels like nothing is happening. Snooze fest. I don't recommend this game.

MikeyPins edited previous rating on September 08, 2024.
MikeyPins has owned this game in the past.

7.938/10

3 months ago

III

TreyBo69

Pinside member

6y 155K 9,752 212

It’s got a trash panda with a bazooka. What more do you people need?

8.228/10

4 months ago

LAU

chatplume51

Pinside member

Chalons En Champagne

10y 34,550 110 3 20

Bon flip avec une bonne ambiance mais un peu trop facile et on arrive vite au bout dommage car il est plaisant

9.240/10

4 months ago

RAP

RyanStl

Pinside member

Fenton, MO

10y 137K 14,414 1 109

I have room for one pin at a time, so I'm very picky when it comes to the game. The theme has to really connect with the family and it has to be a fun game. I decided on GOTG Pro with my wife after playing all the other Spike 2 games. We were sold on theme, great art, and fun game play.

Let's be honest here, this is almost the same layout as one of my top rated games, which is Metallica. However, Metallica is not a theme my family wants. The overall theme is pulled off really well. We absolutely love the Groot eat the ball mech and like the orb lock ball mech. The Rocket kickback is fun too. There are tight shots, but that just makes the game challenging. However, the designers made certain shots that are really satisfying easier, like the Groot shot. These keeps it fun for my kids that might not be able to hit Rocket and and other shots at will (or me). The casual players can get multiball fairly easy and feel like a rock start. We are not talking JJP TS4 crazy easy though, which is annoying.

My game is IC equiped from the factory,which I love. I am running Cleland code, which improves the sound. I keep that aspect in the rating because it's easy to change to. The music is jost so awesome because the movie had really great choices for soundtrack and you get that with Cleland.

The rules are really easy to explain to new players. It's not deep, but has that great middle ground of lots of modes that are easy to understand how to get there and what to do, like Baywatch.

The animations on this game are done really well. Way, way better tha AIQ which came later. It has good movie clips and great graphics.

My whole family is super happy with this choice and it will be a keeper for me for a long time. Mind you, I'm a one game house, so that means a lot.

RyanStl currently owns this game.

7.531/10

4 months ago

MAR

bardelli

Pinside apprentice

Krakow

<1y 7,000 11

Some nice toys on the playfield, nice artwork but lack of flow, unclear and too complicated rules.

2 Pinsiders flagged this. 2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.460/10

4 months ago

JRM

Mato

Pinside member

Perth

11y 75,800 2,723 10 107

What a great machine, has great shots, great modes and a very good rule set. Love getting to Cherry Bomb multiball!

Mato currently owns this game.

9.520/10

4 months ago

MTK

MaestroTK

Pinside member

Monroeville, NJ

1y 20,650 2 2 7

Great game that everyone loves playing. The theme sells itself. Modes are logical and challenging.

MaestroTK currently owns this game.

8.640/10

6 months ago

MSM

PinFascination

Pinside member

<1y 62,550 258 50

I rented this game during the pandemic. It brought back so many fun nostalgic pinball times of my youth. The game has many different modes and the videos are very interactive with the movie. It was great to see, but if you’re not a fan of the movie they could get cumbersome. I love the Groot multiball, but the balls alway shoot right down the middle. Also, after seeing Groot has arms on the premium and LE I feel like I missed out a little. Rocket is also awesome, but I think he should have been incorporated with more action. I think Rocket has a strong personality in the movies, he should have had more spunk and funny call outs incorporated in the game. Overall love the feel and gameplay with the different characters. Sadly it did not always call me back to want to play after I got large scores to actually complete more of the challenges.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.160/10

7 months ago

DMC

DMC726

Pinside+ Frequent

Statesville, NC

1y 29,650 19 6 8

Alright, so I own 3 pinball machines. I have a Black Knight SOR LE, a JP 30th LE, and an absolutely Loaded Guardians Pro.

The ramps are extremely hard to hit. If your precision is not on then you will have zero flow playing Guardians. If your A game is on then you can have some intense games. The Groot eating ball mech is excellent and doesn't get old. Love that Groot Multiball.

Alright, let's talk Artwork and theme. The artwork on this pinball machine is beautiful. One of the prettiest pins you'll see. The playfield is bright and colorful with very nice artwork. The animations on the LCD are from the movie and look good. It just looks like a fun pin when you step up to it.

The sound and music is good. Nice variation in songs, but some of the callouts can get annoying.

I had to edit my rating and raise it up since I've had more time with this game now. It really starts to shine once you learn how to hit the different shots and learn how to avoid draining out easily to the left. It's just an overall fun game with a great art package and perfect theming. It's not perfect, but a lot of fun if your precision is on.

DMC726 edited previous rating on September 20, 2024.
DMC726 currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

10.000/10

8 months ago

???

PixelMania

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

<1y 2,500 6

Best!

6 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.636/10

8 months ago

JSD

JD58337

Pinside+ Frequent

Fairfax, VA

<1y 33,650 48 1 31 1

Oooooo this was fun!! Flow flow flow…. man I liked it!! Some difficult shots (right ramp anyone?) but overall very get-able shots. Art, music and theme are nothing to write home about with this one but it’s fun! Found myself spending almost 45 minutes straight on this table. Highly recommend.

JD58337 edited previous rating on March 08, 2024.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

5.653/10

9 months ago

JEC

MongolianMisfit

Pinside member

<1y 23,150 34 1 9

I try to stay positive and respectful about pins, even those I don't like, but ugh I hate this table. To me it's always been uninspired and for something that's so flashy, just feels lacking and without substance. Groot is the best and only redeeming part of the machine for me. I know some Stern advocates will want to crucify me for this, but I think it's in the bottom half of the Stern tables at the end of the day.

6 Pinsiders flagged this. 3 Pinsiders starred this!

8.660/10

9 months ago

CDB

kaverne

Pinside member

Brisbane

12y 26,500 9 6 13

Very similar, in spirit, to Black knight imho
Simple fan design but. brilliantly brutal and asking the player a total control to achieve something.
Each shot matters and ball chaos is deadly.
Quite simple rules but not simplistic at all, player choices of path with situation is vital. Love it ! I keep going back to it.

kaverne currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.180/10

10 months ago

???

raphfoot

Pinside apprentice

Arles

<1y 6,750 6

Nice Flip! I love it, the game is logic and speed.
The game play is very good ! love it. I AM GROOT !!

raphfoot edited previous rating on April 30, 2024.

3 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.928/10

10 months ago

NDG

N8G727

Pinside member

Eagle Lake, MN

<1y 13,300 8 2 11

Love playing this at my local Crooked Pint.

9.540/10

11 months ago

EEE

eee_Thailand

Pinside+ Frequent

Chonburi

2y 31,750 21

very nice game, very fast to... easy to control, very balanced shots for both sides... both side have difficult shots to.... just a very funny and balanced game... will stay in our collection for sure....

8.320/10

1 year ago

DRD

DrDrain

Pinside member

9y 42,900 57 165

This is a very nice game.

The layout is basically Metallica's layout with a bit more flow. I think it plays a lot smoother and the Orb shot is very satisfying. In general all of the shots feel satisfying. The Premium version's splitting orb is a very nice addition but I think Groot's missing arms on this version are actually an advantage as the playfield isn't obscured.

I enjoy playing the modes and the Groot multiball is a nice feature too. I think the rules are pretty easily understandable, even a beginner could probably have some fun on this game.

The only aspect where this game is a bit underwhelming is the artwork. The playfield isn't bad but it looks a bit photoshopped. But altogether the artwork is looking good, just not perfect in my opinion.

All in all this is a very good, underrated and fun game. For fans of Guardians of the Galaxy this could be the perfect machine.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.340/10

1 year ago

LAC

PinViking

Pinside member

Budapest

1y 42,800 320 10 45

I bought GOTG pro NIB. After a few games I installed the PoMC's sound mod and... IT IS FLIPPIN' AWESOME!! without it it was quite disappointing..
of course this game is not GZ, but it is really fun and easy going game Im just rocking every minute so far. It reminds me to the 90s a little, and yes, it is really good to have something like this beside the more deep and hc games, absolutely fits my collection.
UPDATE: This game is just cool.. I love it. It is a really cool pinball game with deep enough rules, but not overwhelming. I think very balanced and fun to play around. I think totally fits in any collection next to some HC deep games. For me it is much better than Deadpool... but music mod is a MUST!

PinViking edited previous rating on November 15, 2023.
PinViking currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.272/10

1 year ago

WPG

guymontag451

Wedgehead

Portland, OR

13y 92,800 1,006 25 172

One of the best of Stern's modern era for sure, and almost ridiculously underrated on here. But that is likely due to the lackluster launch code, which was a disaster admittedly. But they rectified that with subsequent code updates, and now the game has a nice clear, varied, and fun rule set that properly compliments one of Borg's best layouts. The ramps are tall, fast, smooth, and just challenging enough. The center Groot toy is pretty damn cool, and I like the return of the warmachine shot from Iron Man this time as Rocket. Very good mix of shots that are easy and hard to make, close in, and far away, and a good mix of fast and slow it down shots. Game shoots like a dream, has a simple but nicely fleshed out rule set, a beautiful all around art package, great sound and music, and the most important part is that it is FUN.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

6.726/10

1 year ago

PBJ

PBandJelly

Pinside member

1y 34,050 45 22

This game was overall pretty fun. But - a big but. While there are numerous beloved songs on its playlist, I hate the “uga chaga” song SO much I’d always live in fear of activating it.

PBandJelly edited previous rating on September 13, 2023.

8 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.176/10

1 year ago

ALF

Mustang1985

Pinside member

Oswego, IL

1y 25,000 4 19 22

Hard shots. Fun game
Orb lock was broke had to fix it several times. Groot lock is fun
Wish it had better voice its so fake.
The picking of you oath is fun.
Shots are rewarding.
Music gets old having only a few songs

Mustang1985 currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

6.838/10

1 year ago

ABF

Sheev_Palpatine

Pinside+ Frequent

5y 110K 852 71 1

I like the theme. This game however is just not fun imo

2 Pinsiders flagged this. 3 Pinsiders starred this!

8.018/10

1 year ago

M R

mrossman5

Pinside member

Pittsburgh, PA

6y 197K 3,334 8 255

Great looking and playing machine with an enjoyable theme. After playing quite a few games, I did find it to become quite repetitive over time but would imagine it would be better in a larger collection. Callouts are a disappointment and I highly recommend replacing them with the updated movie code.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.776/10

1 year ago

RMD

Duster72

Pinside+ Frequent

2y 48,550 236 12

This is a good example of the sum being greater than its individual parts. The layout isn't special. The rules aren't special. The artwork isn't special. But it all adds up to a game that is inexplicably fun. The biggest problems with the game are the rocket shot that is just a little bit too tight and the left outlane which is just brutal. Some of the upsides are that the pro doesn't demand an upgrade to premium and there are some simple mods that can really make this game pop visually. The highlights of the game are the great music and the fun I AM GROOT mech before the multiball. Most of the shots are tight, so I feel like I am getting better as a player when playing it. Modes are easy to understand and offer decent variety. This isn't Godzilla, but it's underrated. My family loves it.

Duster72 edited previous rating on January 04, 2024.

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