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This game received 361 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.983 _/10

7.983

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 3rd in the game group "Stranger Things". The group itself ranks #20 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 7.813

Artwork: 7.828

Sounds/Music: 7.915

Other Aspects: 8.137

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8.515/10

38 days ago

CDF

Collin

Pinside member

Columbus, OH

10y 116K 5,236 29 81 2

Pros:
Best overall Brian Eddy fan layout game (when looking at rules + layout)
Excellent theme integration (audio / video, etc.)
UV kit looks awesome and is unique (despite the fact it should've been on the game from the start)

Cons:
Not the cleanest implementation of Eddy's fan layout (though rules make up for this)
Music should've been more varied (Cleland code resolves this)

Collin currently owns this game.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

8.784/10

44 days ago

JRM

JRM1

Pinside member

6y 33,650 23 32

This a super fun game. Am a fan of the show, but not a superfan. The rules make sense to me and the theme gets you engaged and heart pumping. I find it challenging, but not too impossible. My favorite Stern from the last few years (except perhaps GZ). Definitely my favorite pro of the last few years (GZ premium beats this).

8.588/10

45 days ago

DRD

DrDrain

Pinside member

8y 42,400 57 113

This is a really enjoyable game.

In terms of layout this is one of the most flow based games Brian Eddy has made. The ramp shots are beautiful and shooting the ball into the Demogorgon is similarly good as the Hole-in-One shot on No Good Gofers.

The rules are pretty straight forward and playing the different modes is fun. The Upside Down mode has one of the best lighting effects of any modern pinball machine.

In terms of artwork there are many other new Sterns that look a lot better but it still beats the dreadful photoshop art on some machines in the late Whitestar / early SAM era.

All in all this is a very good and smooth playing game. I am not that familiar with the theme but if I was this would probably be one of my favorite machines.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

2.520/10

56 days ago

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SuperNinjaMonkey

Pinside member

Los Angeles, CA

<1y 28,800 147 6 20

The pro version of this pinball is awful, i RARELY walk away from balls but on my 3rd ball i just left the machine just absolutely boring.

SuperNinjaMonkey edited previous rating on October 07, 2023.

9 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.920/10

58 days ago

TAX

Taxiturn

Pinside member

Bristol

<1y 12,400 3 1 9

Layout feels a bit sparse. The playfield is dominated by the demogorgon which is an excellent gimmick, getting that shot straight into the mouth is very satisfying. Theme is consistent. But playing this pin on location I found the other shots to be a bit basic and it would have taken me much more time to get to grips with understanding the many, many modes.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.140/10

63 days ago

TRN

NielsR

Pinside+ Frequent

2y 30,900 21 31

Awesome! I really like playing this game. For me the integration of the theme is awesome. The UV kit is a must have one this machine and I don't understand why it is an option (for pro I do understand but it should be on the Premium and the LE). I have to say that I would take a Premium over a Pro since I think the beamer and the magna grab on the back board would be awesome to have on the machine. I really like the layout of the game which is a little bit comparable with AFM and MM. When you like the serie this machine is a must have for your collection.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.876/10

69 days ago

CJK

TiltedArcade

Pinside member

Mooresville, NC

3y 20,400 14 6

Originally I wanted Brian Eddy’s Attack from Mars but my wife and I compromised and decided to get (IMO) the next best thing…. Stranger Things! This pin has some great shots along with a few that are eh ok. My favorite is the burn it back orbit that brings the ball back to your left flipper making the shot repeatable. It’s so much fun when you can burn it back multiple times and follow it up with a demogorgon kill or the right ramp shot and keep the combos going. Definitely a lot of flow IF you can hit the correct shots. A must have for this game as many people have said is the UV lighting kit. Scott from Pinstadium makes an awesome lighting/UV lighting kit which we currently have installed. We were able to pick ours up for $5700…. I’m actually pretty surprised to see what these are bringing nowadays. Anyway, this is a pretty fun pin and glad we picked it up when we did.

9.329/10

70 days ago

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jakeyjakesurfing

Pinside member

Santa Cruz, CA

3y 24,900 13 7

Great sounding game, right up there with Total Nuclear Annihilation. I love the dark theme that gives you chills like Alien too. Fun and satisfying shooting hoops into the demogorgon! STERN Please make more Premiums.

jakeyjakesurfing has this game on the wishlist.

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8.400/10

81 days ago

TMM

RadDad247

Pinside member

Eagle, ID

2y 22,500 2 1 46

Love the show, but the photography in the art is a bit oddly presented. Better imagery and composition would make it look more inviting and memorable. Some cool shots, but overall tough.

RadDad247 edited previous rating on October 28, 2023.

8.240/10

84 days ago

WPG

guymontag451

Wedgehead

Portland, OR

12y 92,800 1,006 26 164

Stranger Things really received a nice glowup after they finished the code. The layout is a classic 90s fan by the king of 90s fans, Brian Eddy. The main demogorgan toy once adjusted properly is fun to smack around and shoot into its mouth, and I like all the shots except the scoop on the far left that shoots up the playfield into nowhere, and the saucer shot just right of the left ramp that you end up hitting way too often on accident from slap saves to protect from center drains. But the left orbit, both ramps, and horseshoe all feel great.

I love the return to insert ladders a la the 90s games that track your progress to each shots mode, and to collect them all to get to the first wizard mode. This game has just enough depth to keep me interested, but not too much to be cumbersome. Not to mention the upgraded upside down blacklight mode is stunning! One of the coolest lighting effects of all time.

A lackluster launch, that has matured into a very fun pin.

guymontag451 currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

7.152/10

3 months ago

UZI

youdontknowme

Pinside member

Boynton Beach, FL

11y 46,050 206 6 11

i don't understand people looking for the pro version of this game. i can respect the premium, and the LE...and i get the overall appeal, but i'm sorry...i cannot get into this one. from the guy that made AFM, this is a step backwards. it does need the blacklight mod, that add-on puts this game up a different level.

8.468/10

3 months ago

PBJ

PBandJelly

Pinside member

<1y 34,050 45 21

A new favorite - super fun.

PBandJelly edited previous rating on September 13, 2023.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.813/10

5 months ago

DZ

Dzunic

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

<1y 3,500 7

I always feel drawn to playing this game over and over again. The upside down is a great mode, and the shots feel amazing

7.424/10

5 months ago

MKO

SideLaneDrainer

Pinside member

<1y 14,900 3 8

First impression: cool machine, great theme and amazing sounds! I quickly got bored playing it however. Destroying the thing in the middle was easy and it seems there was not much more to do. It might be me, only played for an hour, but lastability could be a challenge.

8.900/10

5 months ago

NEG

NunoDirector

Pinside+ Pro!

<1y 54,050 339 5 10 1

Borg is definitely one of the best designers ever, period and with the world wide phenomenon Stranger Things as a theme things just can't go wrong, right? At first sight that was what I had in mind before I started playing it. Even though the art package is stunning, the music makes you immersive and the lighting show makes your jaw drop to the floor once you get to the experience of exploring the upside down, the layout wasn't that amazing I believe. I feel it was too wide open, the shots weren't that great and besides the incredible Demogorgon, not any more fun toys having in mind that's a theme based on pop culture classics which I believe they have plenty of references, toys, ideas to take inspiration from and deliver one of the most "Out there" pinball ever made. Just like TZ for example. Even though I liked the game and had a blast playing it, it wasn't a completely rewarding experience that made me go again.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.788/10

7 months ago

ROG

Maik

Pinside member

Hannover

3y 28,000 11 28

Very nice with the UV Lightning Kit.

7.896/10

7 months ago

DIA

mrossman5

Pinside+ Frequent

Warren, PA

6y 197K 3,059 7 252

Fun machine, especially on location. They really improved the code with updates which is nice. Layout is pretty standard but it shoots well. I do feel this would get old relatively quickly in a smaller collection though, and it is not worth the current asking price.

9.160/10

7 months ago

LLL

2Wicky

Pinside member

3y 28,400 1 6

I did not like this game when I first played it. It took a long time to change my mind. Eventually with the updated code I started enjoying the game and music. I was able to play a table with the UV kit and then I really started to appreciate the game. I also really like the music and callouts. its a great game

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.060/10

7 months ago

BLH

HDBrian

Pinside member

Lee's Summit, MO

1y 25,800 26 7 15

Great use of the Stranger Things license. I wish it came with the blacklight "upside down" feature. It does feel right when I play one without the UV kit.
Hitting a hole in one in the demigorgon's mouth is about the most satisfying pinball shot I have ever experienced. The urge to have another shot at it often prevents me from playing the other shots.

HDBrian edited previous rating on May 03, 2023.
HDBrian has this game on the wishlist.

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9.140/10

8 months ago

D M

skinny_norris

Pinside member

Filderstadt

9y 13,900 6 5 6

I've owned the Strager Things Pro for 2 years now. I always look forward to a new game, even if Stranger Things hasn't been played as much in the last two years as it was at the beginning. But it still fascinates me so much that I don't want to sell it.
For me, the Stranger Things with UV kit and Cleland Code has become a real masterpiece.

skinny_norris currently owns this game.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

9.480/10

8 months ago

CMW

Kublue

Pinside+ Addict

Olathe, KS

2y 30,750 1 12 18

This is a great addition to any lineup. Fun to play and I can’t wait to get better at it. Does not get old.

Kublue currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.221/10

8 months ago

JAP

pinner11

Pinside+ Frequent

Lutherville-timonium, MD

2y 37,300 88 10

Picked up a pro a few weeks ago and it’s awesome so far. Easy to understand rules but hard to complete (at least so far). Theme is great especially with the optional sound/video package. Artwork on the machine is fantastic especially when the UV kicks in simply amazing. Overall I thinks it’s my favorite game I have owned so far!! I’m an average player at best so I think the game fits my skill level perfectly.

pinner11 has this game on the wishlist.

9.560/10

8 months ago

ROB

robnotto

Pinside+ Frequent

Inverness, IL

4y 68,800 104 37 33

Super fun game. We are average at best at pinball, and this is a game we can really get into. Reminds me a lot of AFM and the like. Learn the rules in 5 minutes, and have a blast. We are also big fans of the show.

There are 7 shots in a fan layout with a bash toy hidden by some drop targets and ramp. Super satisfying to hit the ramp shot and get a hole in one.

robnotto currently owns this game.

10.000/10

9 months ago

PNP

imoknu

Pinside apprentice

Seattle, WA

<1y 10,000 1 11

This game is great fun though a bit tough to get very far in it the first few times played.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.240/10

9 months ago

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computron007

Pinside+ Frequent

Kentville, NS

3y 22,800 1 3 11

My review is with the UV kit and Cleland code. Both are necessary, but with both those, this game is amazing. I know it got a bad rap when it first came out, but with the updated code, it's sooo good. We are big fans of the theme. If the machine is fine tuned (the gate and demogorgon shot), it plays like a dream. Easy and fun for beginners (hitting the demogorgon is always a blast for new players), yet lots and lots of depth for vets. I bought one for home use and we've been playing it non-stop. We preferred the pro over the premium (not a fan of the projector or TK lock on the premium). If you can get a pro don't hesitate!

computron007 currently owns this game.

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