I've been playing this for a few weeks and remain quite impressed. Stern really has stepped up their game with this current release. The game is smooth, smooth, smooth. Plenty of nice shots to hit. I appreciate the ability to select a turtle with different attributes, but end up always selecting Donatello since you're one shot away from a multiball. . . talk about a game changer. I love the Pizza multiball startup and the fact that you can tailor the multiball via the pizza toppings. Just a fantastic release. The only fault (from me) is that I'm not a huge TMNT fan. However, the game is so outstanding, I think that it may be joining my collection sooner than later. A really great table!!!

I'm a harsh critic of this game because I'm relatively new to pinball, and find this game hard. I do own this game and its in my collection but rarely get more than 2 million. Its low scoring is also frustrating when accustom to games like BKSOR, ELvira, MBr and ACDC. I'm sure as I get better, I will appreciate this game sooo much more. Till then, this is my current opinion.

Cowabunga Dude!

Just a Blast to Play!! Can’t stop hitting Start!

I'm a proud owner of the Limited Edition, and couldn't be happier with my purchase. I've only been playing the game for a few days, but I'm finding it hard to find something I don't like about it.

The theme is fantastic, and is a great game for the whole family to play. It certainly is 80's / 90's nostalgia, but even my kids are totally into the theme. The artwork and lighting are fantastic, colorful, and really stand out compared to other games. The powder coat green trim on the LE really makes the whole art package pop, and the mirrored backglass adds a nice touch of quality. I was impressed at the number of features included in the Pro model as standard (metal ramps and wire frames as an example). The Pro and LE add a lot of fun toys to the mix. The Turtle Glider acting as a ball diverter is unique, and Krang talking smack is hilarious. The Turtle Van door pops open for a special mutli-ball effect, which is a neat feature, but doesn't really add much to the gameplay. The rule-set to the game is also awesome, and the ability to play cooperatively adds a whole new way to play with friends and family, and can help novice players team up to experience more of the game.

Ok, enough gushing... here are some things I would have liked to see improved. Let me first be clear that none of these items are showstoppers, but kept me from giving it a 10/10. The LE does come with a premium audio system, but the speakers are not illuminated. I thought this would have been a really nice touch. Also, the toys lack paint detailing. The Turtle Glider as an example could really use some additional detailed paint work. I'm planning on doing this myself over time, but it would have been nice to have that extra level of detail added. I also think the animations could have been developed to more closely match the cartoon series animation style. They are rendered in a flat 3D, which is o.k., but it would have scratched the nostalgia itch a bit better if it was closer to the cartoons. This is something that can be improved with code updates over time, so there's still hope. Another thing I noticed was the soundtrack; it was recorded more recently, and is very close, but not exact to the cartoon. That theme song is burned into my primal brain, and I was a bit thrown off as I listened to it more closely that it didn't exactly match the version I remembered. The voice acting is pretty close, and in some cases spot on (Krang especially).

Overall, I think this machine is going to be a pinball staple for years to come. I'm looking forward to experiencing more of the ruleset, and the kids are having a blast with it too. I sprung for the LE, and am very pleased with the result, but would have been very satisfied with the Premium as well. This is a classic in the making!

A perfect 10! What a great game.John Borg hit it out of the park on this one.Great layout and the left upper flipper shot is a tough one for me to get on a consistent basis.Super fast and smooth flow.For those who like the upper flippers on pins.Than this is you.Code is great and the playfield layout is spot on.The artwork is fantastic.The game lighting is probably one of the best.It has a nice color changing with different parts of the ball play.For those who want their first pin in your collection or if you have a collection going.Than you will want to add this.you don’t have to be a turtles fan to want this

Played 8 or 9 times, in an operators warehouse, before it was placed in a location. I think Stern has a winner here. The game play is very good and should appeal to all, except maybe, the hardest of the hardcore players. Appealing aesthetics to draw in both kids and adults. I see this game making much revenue as any on location, giving that location pinball, has it's unique challenges. As far as hardcore players, I still think this game, will have long term success. Casual players should have no problem getting into this game long term.

Really loving this pin, probably a combination of a really good design and a little bit of nostalgia. Love the artwork and have gotten a bunch of comments on how much it pops compared to the other machines I have. Really liking the gameplay so far and I really feel like this one is going to be played heavily. Upper flipper to center ramp is very satisfying (at least for someone like me that is relatively new to pinball). Overall really happy with all aspects so far, maybe some of the animations could use some work but I would guess that will be taken care of down the line with newer codes.

Wow!!! It is another great design from John Borg and Dwight Sullivan's code puts this one over the top. A great addition to any collection, no matter if you are a Ninja Turtles fan or not. I am in for an LE on this one.
Update - traded it out for Avengers LE, BUT I missed it so much that I immediately traded 2 other games to get it back in the collection again. Here to stay for a long while...

Turtle power! What a great game by Borg and Dwight, fast and fun to shoot with great multi balls. Art and sound rock. Only way you won’t like this game is if you hate turtles (and who could hate Turtles!)