Stern
Led Zeppelin (Pro) Pinside Rating
This game received 182 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 6.904 /10
Led Zeppelin (Pro)
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 3rd in the game group "Led Zeppelin". The group itself ranks #64 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 6.352
Artwork: 6.648
Sounds/Music: 8.008
Other Aspects: 6.629
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This title is part of group: "Led Zeppelin"
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7.689/10
7 days ago
Fort Worth, TX
Before I played Princess Bride at TPF this year I felt this was the best P3 module so far. The playfield screen is completely static which makes it feel more like a Stern machine . . . huh, what did you say? . . . this is a STERN machine?! I see . . .
9.580/10
23 days ago
My current favorite pin at home. If you don't like music pins, and prefer video game-y kind of play with los of stops, starts, and cut scenes, this might not be for you. But if you like shots that feel great (yes, I even like the Hermit shot), and fun, easy to understand, while still challenging rules, then you should give this a shot. Expression lighting is a great add on (and probably essential for resale), but this game is a player regardless. Around 45 minutes of awesome music by a great band (although, if you don't like the band then maybe not for you, but then why are you playing it in the first place? I still like these tunes after already hearing them thousands of times for years before I bought the pin, not sure why I would suddenly get tired of them) as opposed to two or three super repetitive riffs from a movie sound track. Oh, and call outs add flavor and necessary info, but don't insult your intelligence by constantly telling you what to do all the time. I'm not a fan of the electric magic mech, and prefer the pro for it's nonstop action clear shot paths and non-stop, high energy flow. Also a hit with guests. Highly underrated, and now highly affordable!
3.646/10
3 months ago
Pro version is missing so much that it feels empty and boring. Needs the volume cranked up, there’s literally zero pull to this pin if it is in a busy and loud place that you cannot hear it. Has that stern feel, the balls glide and hit ramps with ease, but it’s just missing anything to pull you in. Really disappointing experience to be honest, I love Led Zeppelin and was eager to play. Unfortunately I found a playfield with few shots and nothing special. The art package is really nice, I think the pro has the best backglass with the Zep 3 album art, but if there are any other options available to me, I’m skipping this pin to play something else.
7.741/10
6 months ago
The game doesn't have any cool toys or whirly/twirly ramps. I suspect those are the two main reasons people don't take time to learn and appreciate the game. If you don't understand the rules or the scoring, the game isn't very compelling beyond the music.
BUT...if you like a challenge and you're all about competing for score and strategizing the use of multiballs and multipliers, then you'll be able to appreciate this game MUCH more. I'm not a particularly good player, and the default settings on this one are too difficult for me to get through more than one or two tours. After making the game a little 'easier' (closing up the outlanes), my ball times are longer and I can plan my progress through the tours and experiment with utilizing multipliers and multiballs to best advantage. Once you get to this point, the game becomes VERY compelling and definitely leaves me wanting "one more game".
I bought a pro at a decent price a couple o f years ago and had been keeping it 'stock' to minimize my spend on it. Just this past week I decided to splurge on the expression lights, as I've really grown to like the game and feel like it deserves a long term spot in the lineup. I suspect that in the long run, LZ will be appreciated for great flow and a great competitve scoring tourney game.
BUT...if you like a challenge and you're all about competing for score and strategizing the use of multiballs and multipliers, then you'll be able to appreciate this game MUCH more. I'm not a particularly good player, and the default settings on this one are too difficult for me to get through more than one or two tours. After making the game a little 'easier' (closing up the outlanes), my ball times are longer and I can plan my progress through the tours and experiment with utilizing multipliers and multiballs to best advantage. Once you get to this point, the game becomes VERY compelling and definitely leaves me wanting "one more game".
I bought a pro at a decent price a couple o f years ago and had been keeping it 'stock' to minimize my spend on it. Just this past week I decided to splurge on the expression lights, as I've really grown to like the game and feel like it deserves a long term spot in the lineup. I suspect that in the long run, LZ will be appreciated for great flow and a great competitve scoring tourney game.
Curitiba
6.066/10
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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.
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.
5.883/10
1 year ago
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.
6.963/10
1 year ago
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?
Rouyn-noranda, QC
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