Stern
The Mandalorian (Pro) Pinside Rating
This game received 286 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.852 /10
The Mandalorian (Pro)
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 3rd in the game group "The Mandalorian". The group itself ranks #42 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.417
Artwork: 8.275
Sounds/Music: 7.735
Other Aspects: 7.786
Pinside staff rating
This is how we, the very knowledgeable (wink wink) Pinside.com staff & moderators rate this game. 3 of us have rated this game.
This title is part of group: "The Mandalorian"
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9.220/10
3 days ago
Rapid City, SD
I love this game. It is packed for a Pro. It is one of the best jobs I've ever seen on maximizing the theming on a pin. The music, calls outs, and sounds in general are excellent. I prefer the Pro to the Premium on this one. I like the challenge of the single flipper helmet, and the skill shot to get to it. The game rules are simple enough for casual players, but unique elements such as the use of beskar to buy equipment that can be used at strategic times is awesome.
8.696/10
55 days ago
Cullercoats
Yes they could’ve done something better on the top left rollerovers as you can hardly tell there’s a magnet there with the Child toy- but other than that it’s a very good game; if a little too challenging for me on the right hand side where shot placement is tight and hitting a shot successfully sends it dangerously back at the slings. The balance to this is being able to make the central Razor Crest shot which is the key to starting easy multiballs. The modes in this can be achieved more easily by levelling up in to the foundry scoop shot to buy more defence or weapons which is a cool touch. I am enjoying this being sited near me and have managed to dial in most shots and the top right mini flipper timing which is a neat little upper playfield. I like the show and theme which helps and am basing my experience on playing the pro quite extensively
7.120/10
3 months ago
Neuwied
PRO vs PREMIUM vs LIMITED EDITION
I like the pro the best because it has the most flow and the minigame is simply more fun!
GAMEPLAY STYLE: Stop And Go
Shots feed the flippers quite safely. You can almost always halt the ball and plan your next shot.
NEUTRAL
# Multiball turns this pin into a flow game. Very controllable. Cradling is very viable.
# All shots are easy. At first you'll often hit the post on the middle ramp and drain but you'll get over that stage pretty quickly.
PROS
+ Items and Shop System make this game unique and deep
+ All shots feel good
+ Fun multiballs
+ I love the relaxing music
+ Cool thematic integration, although I can't say that I'm totally immersed in the theme when playing this
CONS
- Nothing about this game stands out or screams at you to play it. The layout, mechanics and the shots don't feel unique.
- There aren't many shots. It gets repetitive quickly.
- Minigame takes ages to start.
I like the pro the best because it has the most flow and the minigame is simply more fun!
GAMEPLAY STYLE: Stop And Go
Shots feed the flippers quite safely. You can almost always halt the ball and plan your next shot.
NEUTRAL
# Multiball turns this pin into a flow game. Very controllable. Cradling is very viable.
# All shots are easy. At first you'll often hit the post on the middle ramp and drain but you'll get over that stage pretty quickly.
PROS
+ Items and Shop System make this game unique and deep
+ All shots feel good
+ Fun multiballs
+ I love the relaxing music
+ Cool thematic integration, although I can't say that I'm totally immersed in the theme when playing this
CONS
- Nothing about this game stands out or screams at you to play it. The layout, mechanics and the shots don't feel unique.
- There aren't many shots. It gets repetitive quickly.
- Minigame takes ages to start.
8.364/10
4 months ago
Mando Pro has been in my house for over a year..It's an oddity that some pros play better then premiums..not many can do that (in regards to Stern Machines). My take, out of the 24 machines I have, is that Id be sad if it were gone; meaning that this pin really does 'tie the room together'. Theme, Soundtrack, Code, Artwork, replayability is EXACTLY where I want this pin. I played a premium recently and felt that it really cluttered up the openess of the pf. Gimmick-wise yeah; it's cool to have a rotating mando head as the upper playfield, but it doesn't break the bank in regards to the flow of the overall XP. Sound is incredible with upgraded speakers, but ALL STERNS NEED THIS to xp the same sentiment. I always keep coming back to this machine, and it always gets me to play one more. nothing else to say, except I feel this is the best SW pin ever produced. ymmv. 5 thumbs up!
7.964/10
5 months ago
The machine is perfect in regards to working out its theme. Very immersive. Shots are difficult to dial in, and it’s a brick fest for the first 20 games or so. Does not have an element of “flow,” it’s a shot shooting game. Light show/artwork/video clips are all excellent. Fairly shallow for a modern Stern though, especially in my arcade next to TMNT, Stranger Things and Jurassic Park.
9.800/10
6 months ago
Played this at a local bar and being a fan of the show, picked this up a few hours away. Lighting is good but could be better, ended up switching out the warm white Leds with the cool whites, I thought it made a big difference. Theme is great, music is great, even better they got Carl weather's to do the callouts. Plays great! Shots are a little unforgiving. Would reccomend picking this up!
8.272/10
6 months ago
I have been massively surprised by Mandalorian. Obviously the theme is great. It's brilliantly implemented with lovely artwork, music, sounds and animations.
What I really love though is the addictive, 'one more game' nature of the machine. It can be cruel and the slingshot area and outlane drains can be brutal. What the game does so well is that at any point you're only a few shots away from blowing up the scoring. Doing hunts and scope modes to get beskar and multipliers is stupidly addictive. The beskar then spent in the scoop/foundry to buy stuff to help you along your way never gets old, I love holding down the action button to torch the shots with Mandos flamethrower for 2x scoring, or firing the whistling birds to hit all lit shots of a mode, its just so satisfying. There's a lot here and Dwight has coded a bit of a masterpiece. The modes are addictive, the risk reward nature works really well. The multiballs (activated by shooting the Razor Crest (beautiful model btw) are solid and I didn't think it would really work but trapping up on the left flipper whilst playing on the upper play field to add a ball or hit extra shots is just so fun, just certain moments in this game put a huge smile on my face. Let's talk upper play field. It won't be something you initially go for. However, once into the flow of the game, working through the levels becomes rather satisfying. It's the only part of the game that is 'wood choppy' but when factored in with the rest of the game it works.
This is a fantastic if at times unforgiving game. If you're a fan of LCD Sterns, and have played the obvious big hitters of J-park etc, give this a go, not better but different and worth your time. Get one, give it some time to click and for you to dial in the shots, you're in for a treat.
What I really love though is the addictive, 'one more game' nature of the machine. It can be cruel and the slingshot area and outlane drains can be brutal. What the game does so well is that at any point you're only a few shots away from blowing up the scoring. Doing hunts and scope modes to get beskar and multipliers is stupidly addictive. The beskar then spent in the scoop/foundry to buy stuff to help you along your way never gets old, I love holding down the action button to torch the shots with Mandos flamethrower for 2x scoring, or firing the whistling birds to hit all lit shots of a mode, its just so satisfying. There's a lot here and Dwight has coded a bit of a masterpiece. The modes are addictive, the risk reward nature works really well. The multiballs (activated by shooting the Razor Crest (beautiful model btw) are solid and I didn't think it would really work but trapping up on the left flipper whilst playing on the upper play field to add a ball or hit extra shots is just so fun, just certain moments in this game put a huge smile on my face. Let's talk upper play field. It won't be something you initially go for. However, once into the flow of the game, working through the levels becomes rather satisfying. It's the only part of the game that is 'wood choppy' but when factored in with the rest of the game it works.
This is a fantastic if at times unforgiving game. If you're a fan of LCD Sterns, and have played the obvious big hitters of J-park etc, give this a go, not better but different and worth your time. Get one, give it some time to click and for you to dial in the shots, you're in for a treat.
7.630/10
8 months ago
Dunham, QC
This pinball is the most frustrating one in recent Stern's offerings. I think the playfield is not optimal, you need a lot of control to be able to have fun on this pinball. And even with a lot of control, the shots just don't seem to dialed-in. I'm irritated with Mando. Love the soundtrack though!
8.280/10
8 months ago
I liked it! First off fantastic theme so off the bat I’m a little biased but IMHO this one holds up! Let’s start with the bad… the callouts get old and are probably not the best acted. It’s a little high on the difficulty scale so my son probably would get frustrated.
OK with that out of the way let’s talk music, fantastic. How’d it shoot? Awesome. I like the layout and I like the geometry but it’s on the harder side so you’ll be tested but don’t give up on it! Lighting wise it’s a little dark but it’ didn’t break the feel.
Overall I can see where the hate comes from but I just don’t share it. It’s not the greatest of all time but I did come back to it a few times.
OK with that out of the way let’s talk music, fantastic. How’d it shoot? Awesome. I like the layout and I like the geometry but it’s on the harder side so you’ll be tested but don’t give up on it! Lighting wise it’s a little dark but it’ didn’t break the feel.
Overall I can see where the hate comes from but I just don’t share it. It’s not the greatest of all time but I did come back to it a few times.
7.195/10
10 months ago
I hated the first Mando I played - the flippers were weak and so the ramp shots were game-breakingly impossible. I’ve finally played a better condition machine and I have changed my mind.
I am not a Star Wars fan so the theme does nothing for me, but I really enjoyed shooting this pin. The bricks are brutal as the ramps are so close, but once you’re dialled in it’s great.
I wish the back of the playfield was better utilised, it is just dead space and that slightly rubbish mini playfield which feels like a last minute bolt on.
I am not a Star Wars fan so the theme does nothing for me, but I really enjoyed shooting this pin. The bricks are brutal as the ramps are so close, but once you’re dialled in it’s great.
I wish the back of the playfield was better utilised, it is just dead space and that slightly rubbish mini playfield which feels like a last minute bolt on.
8.743/10
11 months ago
I was able to finally put some real time on a Mandalorian Pro. The game is a really fun shooter. I'm not the greatest player, but was able to make a lot of the shots when I tried. It felt good because I was able to keep earning free games because the shots were not bricking. Art is good, but not much going on with mechs/toys and theme integration lacks becasue of that. Lighting is really good like all modern Sterns.
4.741/10
11 months ago
Rated on current code as of August 2023.
Pros:
Looks & sounds good
Shoots reasonably well
Topper looks awesome, if hideously expensive
Cons:
Lacking in toys; Grogu REALLY should've been animated (at least on the Premium)
Mini playfield just isn't fun or well implemented & is an outsized focus of game at times
Only one main way to start multiball is a bit lame
Pros:
Looks & sounds good
Shoots reasonably well
Topper looks awesome, if hideously expensive
Cons:
Lacking in toys; Grogu REALLY should've been animated (at least on the Premium)
Mini playfield just isn't fun or well implemented & is an outsized focus of game at times
Only one main way to start multiball is a bit lame
8.740/10
1 year ago
Mando draws praise and criticism alike, but I really enjoy it more than I don't. The pro is a better value and has some fun shots, but the top flipper does little for me. The sounds and theming are cool and it can play fun and fast, but doesn't leave you dying for more.
Update: I take back a lot of what I said. The more I play it, the more I want to own one. The theme and sound are among the best ever Stern has produced. I love the shot selection and the flow can be spectacular. Cool code and rules too! I now want one!
Update: I take back a lot of what I said. The more I play it, the more I want to own one. The theme and sound are among the best ever Stern has produced. I love the shot selection and the flow can be spectacular. Cool code and rules too! I now want one!
7.976/10
1 year ago
This game hits in all the right areas for me. It has a nice bit of challenge. Most of the game is in the center of the olay field so if you brick that ball comes back quick or goes down the out lanes. The music and theme and video clips are great.
The encounter area is fun and breaks up the game a bit. I also liked the coding of the missions and multi balls. The shop seemed neat at first but I feel like something was lacking there after hundreds of years plays.
Overall it’s a great game with a great look. It maybe harder for newer players so they might get turned off quick. But if you like a challenge it’s a fun game to play.
The encounter area is fun and breaks up the game a bit. I also liked the coding of the missions and multi balls. The shop seemed neat at first but I feel like something was lacking there after hundreds of years plays.
Overall it’s a great game with a great look. It maybe harder for newer players so they might get turned off quick. But if you like a challenge it’s a fun game to play.
Budapest
8.360/10
1 year ago
I played this on location with other Stern pros and this was my favorite one overall. I'm not a huge fan of the show, but the clips from the show and the sounds were really immersive. The shots were also pretty fun and the art work is good enough. If I liked this theme, I might want to own it.
7.683/10
1 year ago
This was my first pin purchase. This was a dream theme for me and the first pin that I really connected with at the arcade. I have played quite a few pins since then and this machine is great but not top tier. Novice players tend to gravitate towards this machine because of how easy the multiball is to get and the theme. The plastic ramps are terrible and must be replaced right away. The Grogu takes up the whole upper left and literally does nothing. I feel the playfield is fairly crowded and rejected shots tend to go right to the outlanes. It is definitely a shooter and less free flowing than my other pins. The theme is cool and I enjoy the artwork but the game itself feels like a bit of a missed opportunity. I do like having this game in my collection to switch things up a bit but not sure it’s bolted!
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