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This game received 172 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 6.976 _/10

6.976

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This game ranks 3rd in the game group "Led Zeppelin". The group itself ranks #73 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 6.44

Artwork: 6.733

Sounds/Music: 8.057

Other Aspects: 6.683

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This title is part of group: "Led Zeppelin"

Led Zeppelin
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Led Zeppelin
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Led Zeppelin
(LE)

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8.108/10

7 days ago

DRD

DrDrain

Pinside member

8y 38,400 57 114

Led Zeppelin is a nice game.

The entire layout feels like a blend between AC/DC and Star Trek. I really like that. All shots are very satisfying to make, especially the left and centre ramp. The upper flipper is kind of pointless on this version in my opinion. It exists literally for one shot which doesn't feel that great. But in general the game has the Steve Ritchie flow and is fun to play.

The different songs and the Zeppelin Multiball are fun to play although I didn't find the game as captivating that I would play it again and again.

In terms of artwork the game looks pretty good, especially the playfield is nice to look at. The Premium backglass is best looking though in my opinion.

Since this is a music-pin the music will most likely only appeal to you as a fan of Led Zeppelin or the musical genre.

Overall this is a fun game with very nice shots. I think if you enjoy the music this game can be very entertaining.

7.451/10

57 days ago

RGJ

bigguybbr

Pinside+ Frequent

Apollo Beach, FL

3y 94,800 2,691 5 15 1

So I used to be a hater of this title, calling it an empty box devoid of fun. This is a very stripped down Pro offering without any significant toy elements. No stairway in the game is a pretty big swing and a miss. I’m also not a fan of the art package chosen for the pro model and tends to look a bit out of place in most line ups.

The main toy on the premium is just a spinner that rises into the middle of the playfield, and it is not missed on the pro. It adds very little interest to game play and it’s prone to breakdown. Save your money unless your are mystified by spinners.

The saving grace is that lay out is pretty good even though there is a lot of open space in the middle of the playfield. Shots are tight and far from the player, but make able with some practice, and the ramps flow well. The game plays fast like all Ritchie games which keeps the excitement level up and the added space helps with multi ball action. Combine the fast pace with the expression lights synchronized to iconic classic rock tunes and it elevates the whole experience. All in all, the game is more fun than it gets credit for and is worth a spot in your line up if the price is right.

2.881/10

3 months ago

JDK

Kalegari

Pinside apprentice

Curitiba

2y 14,500 4 24

Popeye, wrestlemania and led zeppelin. The worst games I have ever played.

Kalegari currently owns this game.

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6.066/10

6 months ago

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Electronmagic

Pinside member

Lombard, IL

7y 61,650 558 34 8

Stern chose my single least favorite piece of Zeppelin art (naked icarus) to showcase on the playfield. I do like the right ramp, and actually all the ramps flow very well. Wide open playfield, could have been used for more shots.

4.477/10

6 months ago

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iammrkevin

Pinside apprentice

Alpharetta, GA

<1y 9,150 4 1 20

Just played this and was really underwhelmed. The gameplay is simply not there at all. There is too much reliance on the music, and not really enough of that. This one was a big miss for me. Actually left credit on it as the group was just tired of even trying. I do want to say, if you are a Led Zeppelin fan it might be one for you.

8.519/10

7 months ago

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dmagku

Pinside member

Kansas City, KS

2y 19,500 4 6

I purchased this game recently and don't understand the hate. It's not the easiest game and maybe that is the issue. Once you take a little time and get a feel for it, the flow is excellent. The middle ramp shot is easy but you can't just hit the same shot over and over again which is good for the overall game play. The spinner shot is fairly easy using a backhand from the left flipper. The right ramp is tough and the lock on the left is a little tricky (but doable from both flippers) but don't we like a balanced game with some easy and some tough shots?

The music is great and if you don't like Zeppelin this clearly isn't the game for you. Thank goodness they didn't include Stairway - it's a great song don't get me wrong but we already hear it enough on the radio, etc. Tons of great songs to enjoy.

It's not a fighting game and you aren't beating some bad guy but the strategy of the tour is fun as a goal/mission. Great combo shots and collecting records for the songs is also fun. Other tidbits I don't even fully process will keep me interested for some time I am sure.

Finally I like the artwork for the Pro but I understand some don't. Always had an affinity for III. There aren't a ton of toys in the Pro but plenty of after market options to make it your own.

Overall this is a fun game with a good mix of shots, good flow, and great music.

dmagku currently owns this game.

5.366/10

7 months ago

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FourSquareJr

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

3y 9,250 2 6

Led Zeppelin—I played this game for first time on boardwalk in Delaware. I don’t get it.. To shoot the ball —it doesn’t go up to top. It only goes halfway—then falls into playfield. What doofus thought of that?
It has ramps but they are so repetitive. If you hit ball up the center it gets into a thicket it seems. The flippers are like you flippers. The action of machine is sub par. Another dud…

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7.039/10

8 months ago

JAN

Jordo7

Pinside member

Hurricane, WV

4y 30,750 8 12

Love the music. The upper shot that goes nowhere is not great. Overall I would pick any other new stern game

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6.726/10

8 months ago

MAS

Desmodromic

Pinside+ Frequent

3y 59,300 805 4 6

I wanted to love Zeppelin. I really did. Love the band and the music, but the machine feels clunky to me, and not enough going on for a modern pin. This might be one that I'd learn to love with more time on it, but I left the sessions I had with it wishing for more.

8.015/10

8 months ago

OGG

OnGiglGas

Pinside+ Frequent

3y 40,650 6 10 9

There's something to be said for an open centered playfield. It gives the less skilled player time to react to missed shots or making muliballs last a little longer. I think this game gets a bad wrap. Music is amazing.

OnGiglGas currently owns this game.

6.176/10

8 months ago

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Booky12

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

1y 4,000 7

I expected more from this game. Playfield is way too open and was pretty uninspired. I like Zeppelin, so I’d play it again for the music aspect but it feels like they relied on the music to carry the game.

8.628/10

9 months ago

ROG

Maik

Pinside member

Hannover

3y 26,750 11 25

I like the Pro. Nice Steve Richie Pin, for me much better as the premium, with the obstacle in the playfield.

Maik edited previous rating on June 11, 2023.
Maik currently owns this game.

5.883/10

10 months ago

TOM

thpletcher

Pinside member

Gainesville, VA

10y 40,400 23 20 6

Led Zeppelin's Music really works for Pinball, the shots flow nicely and the game is fast. But it feels like it is missing so many of the toys that make pinball magical. The Playfield looks like a home pin it is just so empty, it doesn't even compare to earlier Richie games like ACDC. Lastly the art looks lazy and photoshopped.

6.374/10

11 months ago

CMW

Kublue

Pinside+ Addict

Olathe, KS

2y 30,750 1 12 15

This machine was disappointing. I am a little biased as I didn’t like the Zep III album. Music on this is pretty good. Definitely would need a sub woofer. Recommending paying the extra and get the Premium.

6.963/10

11 months ago

SEX

mpdpvdpin

Pinside member

Providence, RI

6y 92,300 3,883 9 96

Big expensive license means stripped game unfortunately. But beyond that Stern just did not capture what is cool about Led Zeppelin. They were not just a run of the mill “rock band” as presented in this pin. The coolest thing about them wasn’t the JET or touring. Where is the Zoso? Where are the Tokien and Aliester Crowley references? Where is the Mystifying English occultist heavy rock magick? It is not present in this game. I do not trust Stern to understand what is cool or captivating about our beloved rock titans. And I very much hope that they PLEASE stay away from Black Sabbath. Let someone who gets it do it, like Spooky. Thematically this game is a disaster. Artistically, a disaster and and the layout? Boring. It shoots nice, but who really cares if you’ve dropped the ball everywhere else?

mpdpvdpin edited previous rating on January 26, 2023.

4.950/10

11 months ago

TDK

thedarkknight77

Pinside member

11y 92,050 5,155 4 35

Led Zeppelin pro is by far the greatest disaster in modern pinball history………..Oh wait forgot about WWE! First off, although flawed, the premium is a pretty good machine. My take is Steve never could get a handle on the whole pro vs premium design, as many of his pro games suffer the same fate. He simply likes to design one game and I frankly don’t blame him. This game excels in so many areas regarding sound, music, callouts and narration……….It’s an audio orgasm and Led Zeppelin is perfect music for pinball. The layout on this game is one of the worst, most unbalanced games ever, it’s not fun to shoot at all. If you need to own this game, go buy the premium, the spinner adds a huge amount and although it doesn’t always work well, it’s a blast to rip.

thedarkknight77 edited previous rating on April 04, 2023.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

8.900/10

1 year ago

MCK

System-J

5y 49,550 269 8

I think LZ got a bad rap early and didn't recover. Considering that there isn't a better music pin as far as theme integration goes (acdc being tied or a very close second), especially with the code, I'm surprised so many think poorly of it.
Great driving music to play pinball too. Learning the songs so you can maximize points. Really clever. The rules go so well with Ritchie's flow.
That said... on stock settings this game can play so long and get a bit boring. Also the top flipper feels underutilized in the pro (but I have lately found that there is good incentives to hit the dead end).
Still a really fun game and one that really benefits from the sound in a creatively way that not many other pins have. The flow of the ball, with the driving music, all tied into a flowing code. Great game (even if my rating doesn't fully show that). Steve Ritchie is a legend!

2 Pinsiders starred this!

7.261/10

1 year ago

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