Jersey Jack
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (CE) Pinside Rating
This game received 125 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.496 /10
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (CE)
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory". The group itself ranks #24 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.452
Artwork: 8.756
Sounds/Music: 8.176
Other Aspects: 8.542
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This title is part of group: "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory"
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9.740/10
3 years ago
Winnsboro, SC
Can't stop playing WWCE! This is certainly the best pinball machine I ever played. Special effects are amazing, it's not a simple playing game, the ball will go down middle a lot if you allow on left side ramp. Highly recommend buying this game.
9.660/10
3 years ago
The CE bring a lot more to the table such as better speech, art package is awesome, and trim level is above and beyond. Game shoots smooth as always I own the SE before the CE makes it that much better. One of jjp best shooters there’s a reason I bought this tittle twice, Flippers and slings are a bit week as always with jjp games need to up the power to make them feel better you won’t be let down with this tittle it’s a sleeper don’t be fool, Family’s favorite game from our line up.
9.284/10
3 years ago
So, this was my first JJP purchase, though I'm patiently waiting for my GnR LE. I have room for ten pins and in the past Stern held many of those spots. Im now down to just two Sterns, with a mix of other manufactures and older titles....FH, AFM, IJ, JP, SW, etc. In a room surrounded by those great titles and others, this Wonka CE stands tall.....it's not even close! It's a beautiful machine, the build quality is great and it plays AWESOME. All of my friends and family that have seen it ....LOVE it! It's interesting to see some of the classic Pat Lawlor design ideas(FH steps feels similar to the Wonka skill shot) and other fun stuff(I thought I had playfield insert issues, until I remembered that there are magnets under the playfield redirecting the ball at times). Anyway, pinball ratings are always subjective and nothing is a 10...but this Wonka CE is very close! IMO...Pinball Masterpiece!
8.520/10
3 years ago
I would highly recommend this pin...smooth uncrowded shots and rules are well articulated. Great game for a variety of audiences yet has avenues that will challenge the pinball pros. There are moments in the buildup of multiballs where the lights and sounds put on quite an impressive show that totally immerses you into the moment. Great use of clips and sound bytes from the original movie. The music is superb and fits the theme well....enjoy!!!
8.232/10
3 years ago
I am overwhelmed by how great this game is. I am playing the CE. The playfield is absolutely stunning with art, the tiny DOTS candy LEDs and magnets, and the sparkles under the clearcoat which I have never seen before. First 4 flipper game I have ever played where all 4 flippers have very specific and important use and all shots are hittable and can be set up on each flipper. The code keeps you coming back for more, with so much variety. You can choose to go for Wonka bars, or Kids, or Gobstoppers, or tickets...its endless and timeless fun. The game plays like a wide body at moments and then plays like a fast standard body at other times (particularly out of the pops!). Safe to say this game is never leaving our collection!
Sydney
10.000/10
3 years ago
one of the best pins to come out in the past 2 years.I like just about anything that Pat Lawler design's.Wonka has just about all of Pat's
shots, the one in between the pops,The 2 upper flipper shots are great.The hidden ramp,Ect! The only draw back is that is.That it can drain SDTM at times.So lots of nudging is needed.As I play it more my ball times have gotten longer,Very deep code and lots to shoot at
Another home run for JJP and Pat Lawler. The game is built like a tank.Plenty of toys as well
shots, the one in between the pops,The 2 upper flipper shots are great.The hidden ramp,Ect! The only draw back is that is.That it can drain SDTM at times.So lots of nudging is needed.As I play it more my ball times have gotten longer,Very deep code and lots to shoot at
Another home run for JJP and Pat Lawler. The game is built like a tank.Plenty of toys as well
9.608/10
4 years ago
This is definitely one of the best, most playable, longest lasting pins that could have ever been created. I'll start with the few negatives of this pin: 1) It's standard body, not wide body - this is just a disservice to this pin, as it really deserves to be wide body. 2) It needs more bass - there's something tinny to the sound, but I bet they'll update this in a future release. 3) There's a bumper on the right side that often just goes haywire in certain modes, this is intentional but they need to tone it down a bit. Other than that, pure perfection.
On to the game - it's fantastic, always a joy, and I never get tired of it. I'm likely going to pare down my collection and this one will be one I'll regret selling if I sell it. The play, the rules, the movie scenes, the voices, the lights - everything about it is great and I can play it for a long time. I prefer keeping my rules on easy settings so that I can enjoy as much of this pin as possible. It's my new #2 after Pirates of the Caribbean CE, and if I didn't have that it would be my #1 but very very close in rankings with Wizard of Oz.
I look forward to seeing more creations from Jersey Jack Pinball - they really have created something special with their pins, and I have had all of their pins except Dialed In. They should be a long-lasting company who weathers the current storm - after all, if you have to stay at home why not have as many pins as possible!
On to the game - it's fantastic, always a joy, and I never get tired of it. I'm likely going to pare down my collection and this one will be one I'll regret selling if I sell it. The play, the rules, the movie scenes, the voices, the lights - everything about it is great and I can play it for a long time. I prefer keeping my rules on easy settings so that I can enjoy as much of this pin as possible. It's my new #2 after Pirates of the Caribbean CE, and if I didn't have that it would be my #1 but very very close in rankings with Wizard of Oz.
I look forward to seeing more creations from Jersey Jack Pinball - they really have created something special with their pins, and I have had all of their pins except Dialed In. They should be a long-lasting company who weathers the current storm - after all, if you have to stay at home why not have as many pins as possible!
9.660/10
4 years ago
We've now had our Wonka CE for nearly 10 months and 6000 plays. Our opinion of the game keeps improving!
We still play it and we're still not bored by it. We do have other pins, but we keep coming back to this one.
The goal progression (golden tickets) are structured very well such that we continue to get a tiny bit closer with time and practice...just enough to keep us hooked. My wife and I have both gotten 2 tickets a handful of times, and she beat me to 3 tickets just the other night.
We'll be playing this for a long time and it has absolutely earned its place in our home.
We still play it and we're still not bored by it. We do have other pins, but we keep coming back to this one.
The goal progression (golden tickets) are structured very well such that we continue to get a tiny bit closer with time and practice...just enough to keep us hooked. My wife and I have both gotten 2 tickets a handful of times, and she beat me to 3 tickets just the other night.
We'll be playing this for a long time and it has absolutely earned its place in our home.
9.620/10
4 years ago
Beautiful work of art, terrific flow, sensational light show, addictive game play, dream theme for me. Adding Julie Dawn Cole (original Veruca Salt) to do call outs in place of Grandpa Joe, side art blades, topper, sparkle playfield, signatures of actors plate, and under cabinet lighting are wonderful bonus items in CE. Wonkavator does make a difference for me (played SE version).
The only reasons I dropped a few ratings would be due to minor items such as repetitive Gene Wilder Wonka face in art work, topper is just ok, video/voice synch inconsistent, opportunities missed to better integrate iconic movie moments into theme (don't get me wrong - there is a lot of theme moments in the game), Grandpa Joe voice overs can be slightly grating, and small hurdle to understand game rules at first but once you do... Honestly, not much to complain about in this game's playability. It comes down to personal taste whether you love this pin or not.
Overall, this game was a must buy as a dream theme. I love that it will provide long lasting game play with it's deep rules and the visuals are terrific due to coding of interactive modes that incorporate sound & lights. Bolted to the floor keeper for me! Again, just plain addictive having you want to go back for more!
The only reasons I dropped a few ratings would be due to minor items such as repetitive Gene Wilder Wonka face in art work, topper is just ok, video/voice synch inconsistent, opportunities missed to better integrate iconic movie moments into theme (don't get me wrong - there is a lot of theme moments in the game), Grandpa Joe voice overs can be slightly grating, and small hurdle to understand game rules at first but once you do... Honestly, not much to complain about in this game's playability. It comes down to personal taste whether you love this pin or not.
Overall, this game was a must buy as a dream theme. I love that it will provide long lasting game play with it's deep rules and the visuals are terrific due to coding of interactive modes that incorporate sound & lights. Bolted to the floor keeper for me! Again, just plain addictive having you want to go back for more!
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