Jersey Jack
Wizard of Oz Pinside Rating
This game received 910 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.425 /10
Wizard of Oz
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.314
Artwork: 8.876
Sounds/Music: 8.213
Other Aspects: 8.225
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This title is part of group: "Wizard of Oz"
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Cleveland, OH
9.540/10
7 years ago
Sydney
Beautiful. Played a few games on location. It's very challenging. Loved everything about it. The lighting effects are incredible. Ball did tend to get stuck on a soft plunge under the right upper play field and it was hard to get it free without tilting. Only downside is the price.
9.720/10
7 years ago
I am a huge fan. I don't really like the Wizard of Oz movie that much, but when the lights go all rainbow, that gets the heart racing. It has some older playfield design elements, but it is fun. The art is well done. It's probably the most tasteful treatment of a theme in decades. I think this is a top 10. If not, it's a machine that changed expectations. Stern upped their display game after this. The industry is on notice.
8.712/10
7 years ago
Playfield design is strong but suffers due to State Fair balloon drain. Also, "There's No Place Like Home", is a lot to ask compared to "Toto Escapes".
We play it out on location and often encounter machines needing repair. We're unsure of the reasons.
We play it out on location and often encounter machines needing repair. We're unsure of the reasons.
9.252/10
7 years ago
Saw it..... played it in the wild wherever I found it.... looked for one for a year.... bought one.... This is far and away the all around best pinball machine I've ever seen. They did their homework, and maybe saved pinball. Update after 3 years of ownership.... I still love WOZ, but.... Outlanes are the most brutal I've ever owned.... kinda wish it wasn't a wide body just for this reason. The Toto, and TNPLH outlane modes are very cool visually, but... they happen waaaay tooo often. I narrowed them, but even that wasn't enough. Sad, because it is still the most beautiful pin I've ever seen. Just one thing can affect gameplay pretty dramatically.
7.892/10
7 years ago
The light show is absolutely fantastic. It's so good that I would play it even if the gameplay was terrible, just to see the light show. Speaking of gameplay: it's so-so. Fun at first, but a little confusing. The flipper setup is really strange and takes a while to get used to. It's somewhat backwards and counter-intuitive. I love the left outlane game though, really cool idea. I wish the cabinet art was hand drawn instead of photograph based.
9.360/10
7 years ago
Love the game, can't stop playing it! In a dark setting the lighting can be a little annoying making it hard to see the ball. Not sure if it's just me as I have a hard time seeing in low light. I don't think this is ever going to leave my house. I haven't played pinball since the 1990s and this caught my attention. Seeing it online vs live is totally different. As soon as I saw it live I had to have it. Was a little afraid I might get board with it but there is so much going on you want to keep playing. I do have a little hum in the speakers, maybe some EMI, not sure.
I'm editing my rating on the game after 3 months of playing. I'm not changing it only have to update due to playability . I still love this game and the different challenges it provides keeps me coming back for more!
I'm editing my rating on the game after 3 months of playing. I'm not changing it only have to update due to playability . I still love this game and the different challenges it provides keeps me coming back for more!
10.000/10
7 years ago
What a great machine...so much fun for all ages. Cool rule set, simple to pick up but deep enough for advanced players and the LCD adds major WOW factor. Lots of action and fun mini games keep you coming back for more. A little pricey but overall worth it!
9.360/10
7 years ago
Beautiful machine. Great code. Lots of fun. Theme is polarising, but the gameplay rises above that.
9.820/10
7 years ago
My favorite game. This classic will never leave my collection. The theme is great and the call-outs are funny. I love the upper playfields and the difficulty will keep home owners busy for a long time. I could see it being less desirable on location but in the home it is awesome and a favorite in my basement arcade.
9.092/10
7 years ago
You have to give JJP credit. They designed and built a quality machine on their first attempt in the pinball market. I wish the game played as good as it looks, though. It's a little clunky, but it does fit the theme. More of a stop and go layout, with some very interesting shots. When it was first released I found myself playing it as much as I could. Problems on location were abundant at the beginning, but now most if not all have been rectified. Some of the most clever toys and features in a modern pinball machine and the lighting effects are some of the best I've ever seen. It's a great game that stands out from the crowd.
Magione
Örebro
9.156/10
7 years ago
The game really stands out as unique. It feels like the modern twilight zone with all the toys, widebody, deep rule set except I find it to be more engaging and just more fun (prior TZ owner). It's a game that you can play for hours. To think it's JJP first pinball game is impressive. The entire table feels premium and looks/plays like the next tier of pinball. Love the left and right outlanes mini games to save the ball, the feet that come out of the house, the castle minipf. List goes on and on.
Owner on 6.06 code.
Owner on 6.06 code.
8.400/10
7 years ago
Mixed feelings about this table to be honest. It is a great casual table for non-players as it really attracts their attention although the rule set could quickly turn them off. I love everything about the game except foir the table layout which I find to be pretty empty with a good portion of the table obscured. The backglass display is stunning though even though there is so much presented that it makes quick glances up nearly useless. Watch someone else playing to really appreciate the theme and displays.
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