Bally

Twilight Zone

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This game received 1586 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.725 _/10

8.725

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks #11 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.918

Artwork: 8.7

Sounds/Music: 8.202

Other Aspects: 8.776

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9.761/10

12 years ago

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slingshot3000

Inactive member

Idaho Falls, ID

12y 5,750 5 2 6

This is the first of my starting pair of machines. This really is a great game. The massive number of features make this game stand out, but I think the lights, sound a music give this machine its redeeming qualities. The increased music and light tempo during a good game must have gotten even the most depressed barfly's attention when these games were on location. Some of the features don't do what they should 100% of the time, but there's a massive aftermarket if that's a problem for you. I have to say, most of the shots aren't terribly tough and the outlane and center drains are huge to make up for it. Maybe I'll be more critical with time, but I have a hard time dinging this game.

slingshot3000 currently owns this game.

7.826/10

12 years ago

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Chod

Inactive member

Vancouver, BC

12y 15,250 5 4 14

Great game, but a little over-rated. I cannot fathom how this is/was IPDB #1. Many modes, many rules and many features. Lots to do. The playfield is very cluttered but looks fantastic. Don't bother to play this unless you can devote a decent amount of games on it. To really appreciate this game, you either need a bankroll of quarters or have it on free play. Don't expect to master it straight away. Be persistent. Explore the rules. It is a shame it did not come with DCS... that is the only drawback in terms of presentation. It fetches a high price these days... not recommended for a beginner or as a first machine.

6.827/10

12 years ago

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cams43

Inactive member

Chapel Hill, NC

13y 20,000 1 4 10

it's nice to have a neighbor that owns most of the top ten machines so that I can rate them off of lots of play and not biais because I may own it. With that in mind, I still don't get it. Very deep play set (I think) it's just hard to figure out. Fun to play if your not in the mind set to go through all of the challenges. Great graphics.

9.675/10

13 years ago

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The_Gorilla

Pinside+ Frequent

Pleasant Hill, IA

13y 116K 5,602 2 155

Personal conundrum...this is my all time favorite game but as a home game I tire of it quickly.

Yeah, I don't understand me, either...

The_Gorilla edited previous rating on October 19, 2015.
The_Gorilla has owned this game in the past.

9.760/10

13 years ago

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hank527

Pinside+ Addict

13y 128K 5,422 248

Just does not get old. I played this almost 20 years ago and now own one as of this year. I sure hope another game will someday rival this one. Hopefully, Tron will be a contender. The back panel and clock are my only complaints that keep this from a 10.

hank527 edited previous rating on June 03, 2012.

9.072/10

13 years ago

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guymontag451

Wedgehead

Portland, OR

13y 92,800 1,006 25 170

Twilight Zone is a great game, with very unique Pat Lawlor layout. It's challenging, and the shots can be difficult, but there's just always something to do. The rules are more fleshed out than Addams Family, but with the same feel of trying to complete the door. It has some incredible mechs like the power playfield, the power ball, the clock, and the gumball machine. Not to mention extra magnets in the orbits, a subway, and a flipdown mech to stage the ball for shots into the piano. There probably is no game more loaded with mechanical features than this game. The sound and music are excellent, and the art is fantastic too. All in all a great game, and certainly the apex of crazy features in a single game.

guymontag451 edited previous rating on September 28, 2023.
guymontag451 currently owns this game.

8.964/10

13 years ago

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waldo34

Pinside+ Addict

13y 116K 2,033 10 63

Had to purchase Twilight Zone to enjoy playing it. Meaning for whatever reason just walking up and playing in the wild I never took the time to understand it. Boy getting it home and figuring it out has me playing it again and again.

waldo34 edited previous rating on June 10, 2022.
waldo34 has owned this game in the past.

9.188/10

13 years ago

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cevans82

Inactive member

Westminster, CO

15y 28,150 108 2 41

timeless classic hard for me to walk away from this one!

cevans82 edited previous rating on July 08, 2011.
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10.000/10

13 years ago

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lademann4

Inactive member

Morrice, MI

13y 12,000 22

Awesome game, The BEST ever, No other pinball machine comes close!!!

6.931/10

13 years ago

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maglar

Pinside member

14y 56,900 201 18

I think that this is a good game but not a great one. Maybe that is beaus I love pinball but I am not a great player.

maglar edited previous rating on March 27, 2012.

9.765/10

13 years ago

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n2kenai

Inactive member

13y 33,400 136 10 43

When random clips of other pinball music and themes start playing in this game, I know i am in the Twilight Zone. So many great features and a real challenge to play. You can't go wrong with the Powerball.

9.873/10

13 years ago

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Pinside Moderator

14y 127K 11,060 246

Artwork is good. Flow would be good if the software didn't stop the ball so much. Sounds are cool. I like it just because there is so much to shoot.

SealClubber edited previous rating on February 22, 2011.

9.622/10

13 years ago

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AvidPinPlayer

Pinside member

Odessa, FL

13y 60,550 443 11 32

Twilight Zone is one of my favorite pins, I have eight others. It's most attractive capability is its variation. Every time you play, the challenges turn to be varied keeping your attention at all times. You can play and play this pin and will never become bored. The many challenges to meet are all well choreographed and orchestrated. The sounds and lights are very good and provide a guiding flavor for the challenge you are about to meet. Initially, I was a bit concerned about its over-zised cabinet, but it is not really that much bigger than the standard pins, yet, because of its size, the pin was capable of accepting more and better toys. In all Twilight Zone is a very good pin that will provide you hours of entertainment.

AvidPinPlayer has owned this game in the past.

9.820/10

13 years ago

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sulli10

Pinside member

Morristown, NJ

13y 129K 2,572 33 61

excellent design. I sold and looking for another. Not a family loved pin but one of my top 2. With the advent of pin modifications , this pin can be increased in value with and desirability. Still can be found at a decent price and condition. Repurchased a great example. After all the years and pins, I know truly understand why it is so great

sulli10 edited previous rating on July 04, 2014.
sulli10 currently owns this game.

9.380/10

13 years ago

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VegasAlleycat

Pinside+ Frequent

Las Vegas, NV

13y 82,050 1,026 14 24

This classic game deserves its high ranking. There is so much going on with this game that keeps me coming back for more. Great theme! Excellent!

VegasAlleycat edited previous rating on May 15, 2012.
VegasAlleycat currently owns this game.

10.000/10

13 years ago

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taztaz

Inactive member

Anchorage, AK

13y 9,500 6 6

Played this many a time and if all goes well I will have one in my collection by Feb 2011 Top of the line machine
Will always be a top player

taztaz currently owns this game.

9.262/10

13 years ago

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j69

Pinside member

Durham

13y 42,550 411 3 11

First widebody I have played that didn't feel noticeably bigger, like it was meant to be this size all along.

Bit too dark at the top of the playfield though and the left drain from the pop bumpers is infuriating. Easily one of the top 5 pins ever made though.

j69 has owned this game in the past.

9.623/10

13 years ago

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wesperron

Pinside member

Boston, MA

13y 53,900 1,360 9 56

If you can only buy one....this is it.

wesperron edited previous rating on February 21, 2011.
wesperron currently owns this game.

9.320/10

13 years ago

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tripp

Pinside member

Illahee, WA

13y 75,050 430 9 34

1000 characters is not enough to describe how great this game is. Thank you Pat Lawlor for this masterpiece!

tripp edited previous rating on January 15, 2019.
tripp has owned this game in the past.

4.626/10

13 years ago

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fdjp611

Pinside member

14y 26,750 1 10 18

I didn't think it compared to MM.

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