Stern
Rush (Pro) Pinside Rating
This game received 220 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.970 /10
Rush (Pro)
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 3rd in the game group "Rush". The group itself ranks #17 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.816
Artwork: 7.628
Sounds/Music: 8.337
Other Aspects: 7.863
Pinside staff rating
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This title is part of group: "Rush"
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7.448/10
15 days ago
Dunlap, TN
Fun pin. The theme does nothing for me and the rules are deep, but complex. You need to really spend time with this one to dial in the shots and get the rules.
8.067/10
57 days ago
I'm not a Rush fan but that really didn't affect my score for this pin. It's just OK as far pins go.
My biggest issue with this machine (I don't see anyone else mention this) is the placement of the right slingshot and plastic cover. It hovers slightly over the right flipper and makes the flipper area feel crammed. Just go look at an overhead picture of the playfield and you'll notice how the right slingshot plastic sits slightly over the right flipper and this doesn't make the game feel right to me. The dual inlanes on the right side barely leave any room for the slingshot. TMNT has dual inlanes on the left side but doesn't have this problem. It's this one thing that makes this machines less enjoyable for me.
Let's move on to the second issue I have, which is the main middle scoop which is an just in a really bad position. On 2 different machines I've played the scoop just shoots the ball straight down the middle. Sure this can likely be fixed physically and the new code I think gives ball save time, but it's a huge miss and I get an anxiety attack every time the ball goes into the scoop.
All that being said, this machine still has a lot going for it. I love the steampunk aspects and the time machine shot is a great looking target to shoot at. In the end the game is still lots of fun. My issues are probably more on the nitpicking side but they are big enough where it doesn't make me want to play this pin over and over again or want to own it.
My biggest issue with this machine (I don't see anyone else mention this) is the placement of the right slingshot and plastic cover. It hovers slightly over the right flipper and makes the flipper area feel crammed. Just go look at an overhead picture of the playfield and you'll notice how the right slingshot plastic sits slightly over the right flipper and this doesn't make the game feel right to me. The dual inlanes on the right side barely leave any room for the slingshot. TMNT has dual inlanes on the left side but doesn't have this problem. It's this one thing that makes this machines less enjoyable for me.
Let's move on to the second issue I have, which is the main middle scoop which is an just in a really bad position. On 2 different machines I've played the scoop just shoots the ball straight down the middle. Sure this can likely be fixed physically and the new code I think gives ball save time, but it's a huge miss and I get an anxiety attack every time the ball goes into the scoop.
All that being said, this machine still has a lot going for it. I love the steampunk aspects and the time machine shot is a great looking target to shoot at. In the end the game is still lots of fun. My issues are probably more on the nitpicking side but they are big enough where it doesn't make me want to play this pin over and over again or want to own it.
7.912/10
89 days ago
Really beginner friendly game. Theme was great if you like the band but I’m just not a fan of music themed pins. Play is fun though but this is one I’ll put a few dollars into on location but really have no interest in owning.
7.820/10
3 months ago
I immediately go to all music theme games first..especially if haven’t played them.
Geddy Lee and Neil Peart are a solid rhythm combo on stage but I just couldn’t feel the groove. On location and came off IMDN and FF. Will give it another shot but think it would be in order of preference for music theme by overall play, artwork and fun factor:
Top 5
Iron Maiden
Foo Fighters
Aerosmith
Metallica
Rush
Encore to follow….
Geddy Lee and Neil Peart are a solid rhythm combo on stage but I just couldn’t feel the groove. On location and came off IMDN and FF. Will give it another shot but think it would be in order of preference for music theme by overall play, artwork and fun factor:
Top 5
Iron Maiden
Foo Fighters
Aerosmith
Metallica
Rush
Encore to follow….
9.280/10
4 months ago
I'm really torn on this machine. I love music themed pins and I was very excited to play it for the first time. And I think was pretty excited the first few plays, until some of the nuances became clear to me.
I think the ramps are really well placed, the Time Machine ramp is smooth and relatively easy to make, the left and right orbits are clever, I really like the bumper placement on the left side to not punish you for shooting it and it also keeps the ball from shooting out when leaving it to give fewer drains. However, the scoops are really poorly executed here. The side scoop is unbelievably easy to accidentally enter and the lower scoop is designed so poorly that I am sure it drains directly down the middle for most people several times a game. Luckily the code gives you a ball save when it leaves this thing knowing that this is a possibility, but the fact that it was ever designed with this likelihood is a huge miss. And some of the shots to the left of the Time Machine are so unsatisfying, with one of lanes going absolutely nowhere but right back out after hitting a switch... It's almost mystifying at how disappointing it feels sometimes. I know this is remedied with the premium edition, but never feels good to have an active reminder you are playing a trimmed down version.
I think the code is totally fine, makes complete sense and takes advantage of the shots on the playfield. Multiball is generous if you're looking to start it, and there's at least three muliball modes that seem varied. In my experience this is really the way to the high scores and is fun to start and move through.
The music is excellent, I am a huge Rush fan and the catalog is well suited for the machine, nearly all the best tracks that span their long career is here. And getting audio cues from the band members itself is super rad.
I am the perfect audience for game like this, and I think it is pretty fun. Listening to one of my favorite bands while sinking my shots is super cool, but I can't help but feel like the playfield has some massive deficiencies that keep this from being a great game and it is only good. They got most of the great Rush songs on the machine, which do a great job holding their place returning to the song after a mode completion or next players turn. It will surely fill any Rush fan with joy to experience this machine.
I think the ramps are really well placed, the Time Machine ramp is smooth and relatively easy to make, the left and right orbits are clever, I really like the bumper placement on the left side to not punish you for shooting it and it also keeps the ball from shooting out when leaving it to give fewer drains. However, the scoops are really poorly executed here. The side scoop is unbelievably easy to accidentally enter and the lower scoop is designed so poorly that I am sure it drains directly down the middle for most people several times a game. Luckily the code gives you a ball save when it leaves this thing knowing that this is a possibility, but the fact that it was ever designed with this likelihood is a huge miss. And some of the shots to the left of the Time Machine are so unsatisfying, with one of lanes going absolutely nowhere but right back out after hitting a switch... It's almost mystifying at how disappointing it feels sometimes. I know this is remedied with the premium edition, but never feels good to have an active reminder you are playing a trimmed down version.
I think the code is totally fine, makes complete sense and takes advantage of the shots on the playfield. Multiball is generous if you're looking to start it, and there's at least three muliball modes that seem varied. In my experience this is really the way to the high scores and is fun to start and move through.
The music is excellent, I am a huge Rush fan and the catalog is well suited for the machine, nearly all the best tracks that span their long career is here. And getting audio cues from the band members itself is super rad.
I am the perfect audience for game like this, and I think it is pretty fun. Listening to one of my favorite bands while sinking my shots is super cool, but I can't help but feel like the playfield has some massive deficiencies that keep this from being a great game and it is only good. They got most of the great Rush songs on the machine, which do a great job holding their place returning to the song after a mode completion or next players turn. It will surely fill any Rush fan with joy to experience this machine.
9.138/10
5 months ago
Borg's best by FAR. I am in love with the music, and the layout and shots are too perfect and just flow so well! underrated title for sure and I'm glad it's climbing the ranks. this game will be in my collection for YEARS!
7.600/10
7 months ago
All in all, a decent effort. The art package isn't great, but I don't think it is as bad as some make it out to be. It looks like Rush. The layout has some fast and fun combo shots courtesy John Borg. The rules are fine, it feels very much like many other modern Sterns. Not being a massive Rush fan, but not disliking them, the theme is fine for me. It's not my favorite game, but also not a game that I dislike. I guess that makes it mid.
7.574/10
9 months ago
The sounds/music/ band chatting are fun but other than that I don’t think is a fun game overall. I admit I don’t understand all the rules but they aren’t any fun shots to aim for without it being a ball drain. And the Time Machine gimmick could/should have better. P.S. I tried again recently and played the CYGNUS X-1 flipper challenge that a player can pick instead of the standard game. I love it. Is it gimmicky but it is confuses this brain when the flipper controls were reversed, inverted and there is countdown timer to make it even more challenging. I still don’t care for the main standard game but 2 CYGNUS game challenges are fun( the flipper game is more fun)
8.595/10
10 months ago
A week into my PRO and have to say chasing high scores on this is just a blast! Hitting that time machine and having Working Man start cranking out the speakers is just an amazing pinball experience. Game shoots very fast. The rules take some getting used to but I'm slowly getting there. The callouts are hit or miss, being a lifetime fan of RUSH its great hearing Alex and Geddy chat it up, and they actually tell you what to shoot for which is another plus. I look at this game like I did Iron Maiden, its a cool way of introducing my kid to the music I listened to my whole life.
Fun game!
Fun game!
8.584/10
1 year ago
The music works well with the machine and makes me wants to play another game. The shots are solid. The rules are coming together for me. There's always something to do in the game & to start a mode or multiball is not too difficult. Had to watch a few videos to learn the game better + there's also a great rules write up on the Stern website.
8.176/10
1 year ago
Brighton
A hard one to rate for me as this game (where I've played it) it super brutal with short ball times for quite a while until you dial it in. BUT, once it is dialed in it's a ton of fun. The shots are good but the code is great fun with nice little touches like Fly By Night darkening down etc... I'm not really a fan of Rush (didnt really know anything except Tom Sawyer) but the music grows on you quickly and i didnt get annoyed by it at any point.
Art was pretty good. I quite like the asthetic even though others don't. Toys wise, I dont think it's loaded (this being the pro it's a bit weak TBH) but what it has it uses and there's a purpose to everything.
At the end of the day, I kept putting more money in and I kept getting better. At some point, once you've dialed it in (and it does shoot 'different' to a lot of other tables) it opens right up. Enjoyed it. Considered buying one TBH (and then FF was announced)...
Art was pretty good. I quite like the asthetic even though others don't. Toys wise, I dont think it's loaded (this being the pro it's a bit weak TBH) but what it has it uses and there's a purpose to everything.
At the end of the day, I kept putting more money in and I kept getting better. At some point, once you've dialed it in (and it does shoot 'different' to a lot of other tables) it opens right up. Enjoyed it. Considered buying one TBH (and then FF was announced)...
9.900/10
1 year ago
I am a lifelong Rush fan and no aspect of this table disappointed. I hesitate to call something perfect, but from the first play this game has exceeded every expectation. I even love the friendly jabs and comments from the band, though they get a bit repetitive. Overall though, a perfect absolutely love it experience.
8.376/10
1 year ago
Rush was a band that I had never heard of until I played this pin but now that I have been introduced to them I'm glad this pin exists.
Pros:
Good music
Modes are easy to understand
The game makes it pretty obvious what you need to shoot for
The Time machine is a neat gimmick
Cons:
Upper flipper shots feel kinda clunky
The lock behind the 3 bank is annoying to try and shoot
Modes are kinda repetitive
Pros:
Good music
Modes are easy to understand
The game makes it pretty obvious what you need to shoot for
The Time machine is a neat gimmick
Cons:
Upper flipper shots feel kinda clunky
The lock behind the 3 bank is annoying to try and shoot
Modes are kinda repetitive
9.072/10
1 year ago
In full disclosure I was not a Rush fan at all going into this review. However, after having the pin I have really learned to like the music, it fits pinball very well. I am a huge Borg fan and this is his best layout in my opinion. It edges out Metallica in layout for me for the flow and challenge for his best. He took many aspects from previous games and improved it.
For me it is almost getting to be a sight unseen commitment for code from Ray Day and Tim in a pin. Excellent code in this game that is deep and keeps you coming back for more. I am very impressed and I would say better in coding than Godzilla in the fun factor. I put the ninja scoop mod on mine from day 1 and have not had any problems, my favorite game right now.
For me it is almost getting to be a sight unseen commitment for code from Ray Day and Tim in a pin. Excellent code in this game that is deep and keeps you coming back for more. I am very impressed and I would say better in coding than Godzilla in the fun factor. I put the ninja scoop mod on mine from day 1 and have not had any problems, my favorite game right now.
8.653/10
1 year ago
Excellent theme and should last the test of time. Very Fun to play, but at time challenging to keep ball from draining so I would call this a a more technical challenging pinball machine. Love the Pro version as gameplay is fast and you are not waiting for ball to return via second elevated return. Lack of clock opens up the playfield and I like the fixed ramp to the Time Machine making flow of the game uninterrupted.
9.016/10
1 year ago
I played it on location when the machine came out 3 games and I literally was feeling of walking away each game, or hoping my ball would drain because I hated the machine. I took one in on a trade to give it another try, even though the theme does nothing for me.
Low and behold…. WHAT AN AMAZING GAME! Great flow and amazing code. The music will grow on you, sorta how Iron Maiden has grown on me. I don’t feel I’m missing much with a pro. The dead end shot feels way more satisfying than I ever thought it would. I just miss the ramp being up in the person because it makes the inner orbit/spinner shot a little more easier to hit on the premium. Other than that, totally underrated machine
Low and behold…. WHAT AN AMAZING GAME! Great flow and amazing code. The music will grow on you, sorta how Iron Maiden has grown on me. I don’t feel I’m missing much with a pro. The dead end shot feels way more satisfying than I ever thought it would. I just miss the ramp being up in the person because it makes the inner orbit/spinner shot a little more easier to hit on the premium. Other than that, totally underrated machine
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