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
Pinside staff rating
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This title is part of group: "Led Zeppelin"
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7.261/10
1 year ago
Alexandria, VA
Great music, and a lot of variety to choose from. But the theme didn’t really tie in to the pin. Instead of feeling like a Led Zeppelin pin, it felt like a pin that played Led Zeppelin music. Nothing about the pin itself made a lasting impression.
5.462/10
1 year ago
The worst of the worst Dad Rock Jukebox games. Terrible line in shot from the plunger, all the action is on the left side of the field, too many game features missing on Pro compared to Premium/LE, the high right side flipper is such a liability with so little reward you barely ever want to use it, and on and on. If I see it at a hangout, I check whether it's a Pro, and even if it's not, I leave it way down the list if there are other machines. Just a huge disappointment from Ritchie. It doesn't seem like his design instincts flourish in this era, for whatever reason.
7.832/10
1 year ago
Oakville, ON
Even though you can add missing Expression Lighting , the lack of Electric Magic from the Premium and the dead end shot leaving you wanting more. Premium is worth the extra money!
Still a fun modern Stern game though, great combo shots and flow. If you like Led Zeppelin, crank it.
Still a fun modern Stern game though, great combo shots and flow. If you like Led Zeppelin, crank it.
Jakarta
8.460/10
1 year ago
I could continue to follow the trend here and pile on but I just can’t do it. It’s a good pin with a really good rule set. Good flow and decent art as well. For the money you can’t go wrong here. I had a premium and traded down and have no regrets. Solid pin with good rules, you don’t always need toys.
6.496/10
1 year ago
Pros:
- Great music (if you like LZ)
- Almost constant flow, minimal stopping
- Expression Lights can be added
Cons:
- Feels very stripped compared to Prem
- No interactive toy
- Dead end target instead of ramp
- Cabinet art uninspired
I put a lot of games on the pro and premium when I was deciding between them. This is one of those games where HUO buyers just really need to go with the prem. You can add the Expression Lights like the prem, but they’re expensive. If you’re absolutely set on a pro for home use, I would recommend adding them. At least then you’ll have basically the same light show as the prem.
To me, not having the Electric Magic (rising spinner mech) toy makes a huge difference. Without it, you’re just shooting ramps, targets and orbits over and over. Almost constant flow, but very repetitive. The EM really adds that much needed extra interaction.
The other big difference is the missing additional ramp shot from the upper flipper. It’s a difficult shot to make on the prem, but it’s cool when you do. The pro has a dead end standup “Hermit” target. Small ramp/wireform versus standup target/lane, I can’t imagine this as cost-cutting, maybe they were looking for one extra way to push a buyer on the fence toward the prem?
Cabinet art is what it is. It’s the same album cover spread over the entire cab and backglass, pretty lazy. I personally think the art on the pro is hideous. I don’t love the prem cab art either (same deal, different album cover), but I like it better than this.
Playfield has the same great psychedelic look as the prem. As far as I can tell, pretty much all of the screen animations are the same.
Overall, I wouldn’t consider owning this game. It would be ok on location, as it’s fun to rock out to LZ while having a beer and there’s really not a whole lot that could break. In a home collection however, it would probably get boring fast.
- Great music (if you like LZ)
- Almost constant flow, minimal stopping
- Expression Lights can be added
Cons:
- Feels very stripped compared to Prem
- No interactive toy
- Dead end target instead of ramp
- Cabinet art uninspired
I put a lot of games on the pro and premium when I was deciding between them. This is one of those games where HUO buyers just really need to go with the prem. You can add the Expression Lights like the prem, but they’re expensive. If you’re absolutely set on a pro for home use, I would recommend adding them. At least then you’ll have basically the same light show as the prem.
To me, not having the Electric Magic (rising spinner mech) toy makes a huge difference. Without it, you’re just shooting ramps, targets and orbits over and over. Almost constant flow, but very repetitive. The EM really adds that much needed extra interaction.
The other big difference is the missing additional ramp shot from the upper flipper. It’s a difficult shot to make on the prem, but it’s cool when you do. The pro has a dead end standup “Hermit” target. Small ramp/wireform versus standup target/lane, I can’t imagine this as cost-cutting, maybe they were looking for one extra way to push a buyer on the fence toward the prem?
Cabinet art is what it is. It’s the same album cover spread over the entire cab and backglass, pretty lazy. I personally think the art on the pro is hideous. I don’t love the prem cab art either (same deal, different album cover), but I like it better than this.
Playfield has the same great psychedelic look as the prem. As far as I can tell, pretty much all of the screen animations are the same.
Overall, I wouldn’t consider owning this game. It would be ok on location, as it’s fun to rock out to LZ while having a beer and there’s really not a whole lot that could break. In a home collection however, it would probably get boring fast.
5.168/10
2 years ago
UPDATE 12/14/22:
I stand by my previous rating--LZ Pro has hands-down the UGLIEST cabinet art ever made. The upper flipper is all but useless (just to hit a single dead-end target, really?) and the voiceover couldn't be more bland. Point in case: Metallica has James/Lars/Kirk providing quotes, Iron Maiden has Eddie and that sexy British gal, and even Rush features original band members Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson. Not LZ, though. I guess Robert Plant & Jimmy Page were busy with...nothing. Finally, the playfield is mostly empty and the ball floats a ton. I concur with several others that this is the worst "music related" pin released so far, and one of the lousiest pins to come out of the modern era. I like Zeppelin's music, but I can't think of another 21st century pinball that's so disappointing.
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Why did Stern do Led Zeppelin so dirty? A premise held such potential, yet LZ is nowhere near as good as AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Metallica, or just about any other choose-your-own-song pinball.
Pros:
+ the music, of course. some great LZ songs and the sound quality is as tip-top as you'd expect.
+ I like how the shots change with the music, keeps things interesting as the songs progress.
Cons:
- hardly ANY toys to speak of, aside from the Bonus X jumping dude near the jets. did Stern spend so much $$$ on licensing that they couldn't afford any halfway decent gimmicks?
- cabinet art and backglass on the Pro are straight-up hideous. Why on EARTH they chose Led Zeppelin III's gaudy album art for this game (and not Houses of the Holy or Physical Graffiti), I'll never understand.
- none of the original band members contributed voiceovers (yes, I know John Bonham is dead), so we're stuck with some generic British roadie giving uninspired callouts. Eeewww.
- no physical ball locks (I have the same complaint w/Judge Dredd). cheapens the feeling of multiball.
- NO STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN WIZARD MODE?!?! I can't believe LZ's best-known song isn't part of the soundtrack. This seems like a huge, glaring oversight, like playing baseball without singing the national anthem first.
Overall, LZ pro is a huge disappointment, from the garish cabinet art to the lack of appealing features on the playfield. Of all the music-related pins Stern has created, this is probably next to Rolling Stones as one of the worst. So sad.
I stand by my previous rating--LZ Pro has hands-down the UGLIEST cabinet art ever made. The upper flipper is all but useless (just to hit a single dead-end target, really?) and the voiceover couldn't be more bland. Point in case: Metallica has James/Lars/Kirk providing quotes, Iron Maiden has Eddie and that sexy British gal, and even Rush features original band members Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson. Not LZ, though. I guess Robert Plant & Jimmy Page were busy with...nothing. Finally, the playfield is mostly empty and the ball floats a ton. I concur with several others that this is the worst "music related" pin released so far, and one of the lousiest pins to come out of the modern era. I like Zeppelin's music, but I can't think of another 21st century pinball that's so disappointing.
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Why did Stern do Led Zeppelin so dirty? A premise held such potential, yet LZ is nowhere near as good as AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Metallica, or just about any other choose-your-own-song pinball.
Pros:
+ the music, of course. some great LZ songs and the sound quality is as tip-top as you'd expect.
+ I like how the shots change with the music, keeps things interesting as the songs progress.
Cons:
- hardly ANY toys to speak of, aside from the Bonus X jumping dude near the jets. did Stern spend so much $$$ on licensing that they couldn't afford any halfway decent gimmicks?
- cabinet art and backglass on the Pro are straight-up hideous. Why on EARTH they chose Led Zeppelin III's gaudy album art for this game (and not Houses of the Holy or Physical Graffiti), I'll never understand.
- none of the original band members contributed voiceovers (yes, I know John Bonham is dead), so we're stuck with some generic British roadie giving uninspired callouts. Eeewww.
- no physical ball locks (I have the same complaint w/Judge Dredd). cheapens the feeling of multiball.
- NO STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN WIZARD MODE?!?! I can't believe LZ's best-known song isn't part of the soundtrack. This seems like a huge, glaring oversight, like playing baseball without singing the national anthem first.
Overall, LZ pro is a huge disappointment, from the garish cabinet art to the lack of appealing features on the playfield. Of all the music-related pins Stern has created, this is probably next to Rolling Stones as one of the worst. So sad.
6.280/10
2 years ago
I expected alot more from a newer game but I guess the music makes up for the lack of game play. Artwork is okay. Game didn't have last ability for me.
7.563/10
2 years ago
Åkarp
A bit disappointed on the lack of good toys on this game... But it is a bit fun..
Pro does not look very good.. Premium has better artwork, and one ok toy!
They could have added an interactive zeppelin that locks balls on the Pemium/LE
Pro does not look very good.. Premium has better artwork, and one ok toy!
They could have added an interactive zeppelin that locks balls on the Pemium/LE
5.927/10
2 years ago
Brighton
SO I tried to like this a lot and was playing it in a well set up location but, but.... it's just so DULL. Everything seems to revolve around the same few actions with a high emphasis on Combos to score. Not a lot of feedback, not a lot of fun. Music and annimation package was good but I was just bored. Got a few replays, made the high score board after about 10 goes but it wasn't opening up or revealing anything interesting to me... I'm done with it now. Contrast that to Other tables I played in same week (Iron Maiden LOTB, Star Wars, Monster Bash) and Led Zeplin just doesnt show up.
7.232/10
2 years ago
i like led zeppelin but i dont love love led zeppelin and i think you would really need to love them in invest in this pinball unless if were a very good deal. compared to the premium this one was not as interesting.
7.641/10
2 years ago
Paris
i m a huge Led Zep fan and i like musical pinballs ( this one is way better than Ac/DC , Kiss and Aerosmith in my opinion )
it s okay to play it on location , it s really fun , but i would never buy one Nib , mostly because of an average layout ( lack of originality and too empty )
the pros :
fast pin with excellent Steve Ritchie flow
Plenty of nice multiballs
can shoot all 3 ramps backhanded
Nice rules version 1.05
Great music
the cons :
3rd flipper is almost useless, what a shame
Very long shots , and playfield feels empty ( nothing in the middle , wide open , some people won t like it )
Lacks a good toy and inspiration
I play it every day on location on holidays more than 1 hour without getting bored ( next to an Avengers and a Mandalorian ) ,and i m really enjoying it
But i m sorry to say i m a bit disappointed , what a great theme wasted on an average ( but good ) game , could have been so much better
it s okay to play it on location , it s really fun , but i would never buy one Nib , mostly because of an average layout ( lack of originality and too empty )
the pros :
fast pin with excellent Steve Ritchie flow
Plenty of nice multiballs
can shoot all 3 ramps backhanded
Nice rules version 1.05
Great music
the cons :
3rd flipper is almost useless, what a shame
Very long shots , and playfield feels empty ( nothing in the middle , wide open , some people won t like it )
Lacks a good toy and inspiration
I play it every day on location on holidays more than 1 hour without getting bored ( next to an Avengers and a Mandalorian ) ,and i m really enjoying it
But i m sorry to say i m a bit disappointed , what a great theme wasted on an average ( but good ) game , could have been so much better
6.946/10
2 years ago
The shots on this game are so. far. away. Once you dial them in there is some nice flow, and of course Zeppelin. But the fake British callouts are not great (couldn't we have gotten the woman from Iron Maiden?) and the lazer-like sling sounds absolutely kill me - they feel way too modern for a pin themed around a 70s behemoth. The upper flipper is a waste without a ramp connected and it's a shame Stern couldn't have made that happen. With that one piece this could be a much more serviceable Pro, but now it just feels super stripped down.
9.804/10
2 years ago
Santo André
Led Zeppellin is a simple machine but with a dynamic and pleasant gameplay, but what makes this machine strong is the Led Zeppellin soundtrack. The playfield is very psychedelic as well as the whole machine, half of the playfield is protected with original factory mylar thus making it much more resistant, the construction is simple, but you will hardly have mechanical problems since it does not have advanced mechanisms to break or fail, perfect for pinball clubs. One thing I didn't like was the art of the box and the very simple Back glass, but in general the machine pleased me more than I expected!
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