Gottlieb
Count-Down Pinside Rating
This game received 50 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.447 /10
Count-Down
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.61
Artwork: 7.706
Sounds/Music: 4.18
Other Aspects: 7.657
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8.254/10
1 year ago
Vienna, VA
I will admit I am biased with this review - my neighbor had it when I was growing up, so there was a bit of nostalgia when I bought it. When I started to collect pinballs personally, this was the first one I got, and it will never leave my collection.
Overall, it is a simple, fun, addicting drop-target focused game. While pretty basic, it is pretty hard to master getting all the drop targets for the 2X-5X. I think it is one of the best System 1 machines from that era (late 70s, early 80s) - again I am biased. If you have a diverse array of machines, this would be a good change up just based on its simplicity and overall fun.
Just for comparison purposes, when I get tired of my JP premium or DP Pro games and just need a mental break, this is the game I play.
Overall, it is a simple, fun, addicting drop-target focused game. While pretty basic, it is pretty hard to master getting all the drop targets for the 2X-5X. I think it is one of the best System 1 machines from that era (late 70s, early 80s) - again I am biased. If you have a diverse array of machines, this would be a good change up just based on its simplicity and overall fun.
Just for comparison purposes, when I get tired of my JP premium or DP Pro games and just need a mental break, this is the game I play.
8.487/10
2 years ago
Just picked this game up. Figured I would sell it on, but I’m surprised by it. It’s a fun game, the other comments here are spot on .
There is something about it that makes you want to play it.
Artwork is awesome I’m keeping it.
There is something about it that makes you want to play it.
Artwork is awesome I’m keeping it.
9.477/10
2 years ago
Toronto, ON
Game is great. Upper flipper are critical for the game. The countdown feature is awesome, and it really quick for one pop-pumper; don't let it fool you! Having to complete the targets in order for bonus multiplier makes the game even more challenging. Truly a game to play when practicing target shots! Artwork is awesome, though feel the cabinet design could've been a little bit better, but it does fit the game. The backglass is underrated, and the game is really fun, always making you want to come back for more.
8.182/10
2 years ago
Very underrated system 1 game maybe the best system 1. Simple design and rules. Sometimes this game will beat you to death and other days you kill it. Just make sure that center pop is cleaned and adjusted. It helps with the upper drop targets
6.627/10
4 years ago
Malmö
Another really entertaining early solid state from Gottlieb. This pinball might look a little goofy, considering theme and colour- but the gameplay is solid and comparable to some of the best from this era. Once again, here is a game that proves that symmetric playfields doesnt automatically mean boring or stale play. Sure- this is not a fast pinball table, but the shots are challenging and varied with a properly balanced scoring. Biggest drawback is the cabinet art and the monotone bliip-bliip audio. But this is a fun title with a tendency of tempting you with "one more play". Worth checking out.
Liverpool
8.082/10
5 years ago
If you like shooting for drop targets, this is the game for you! There are 4 banks of 4 drop targets, and basically you are trying to hit down the different banks in order (top left, top right, middle left, followed by middle right) to get multipliers on your bonus. Such a simple ruleset, but somehow it just works. I generally like games with a little more "action", but I really enjoy Count-Down.
9.072/10
7 years ago
simple to play- hard to master. super satisfying when you can get the countdown bonus.
7.867/10
9 years ago
My first pinball love. Everyday after school at Happy Joes pIzza.. We got so good we would put a jacket over the top half of the play field to test ourselves.
This is drop target nirvana. 4 banks, get them in all down in sequence to raise your multiplier up to 5x.
That's it simple straight forward Gottlieb System One. Not much there, but what a great game to play to work on target practice. Rolling this machine over brings a tremendous amount of satisfaction. I own two of them now thanks to Pascal Janins all in one board.... Old Sys One Gottliebs never die...
This is drop target nirvana. 4 banks, get them in all down in sequence to raise your multiplier up to 5x.
That's it simple straight forward Gottlieb System One. Not much there, but what a great game to play to work on target practice. Rolling this machine over brings a tremendous amount of satisfaction. I own two of them now thanks to Pascal Janins all in one board.... Old Sys One Gottliebs never die...
6.283/10
9 years ago
I love drop targets and hate symmetric fields. This game has both. Pretty straight forward, 4x4 target banks and 4 flipper make for an entertaining game but eventually gets old. The layout is so-so, love the targets and 4 flippers but the upper field is very difficult to access and somewhat a waste of space. The artwork is OK, certainly nothing extra special. Overall a decent game
8.113/10
9 years ago
Easy to understand. Most basic game play. Challenging to get all drop targets. Top 10 for me.
3.980/10
10 years ago
Gottlieb games play a bit differently, compared to the newer machines but can still be a bit of fine. They have a coolness about them but its a personal thing and not for everyone. Countdown has a cool theme and the playfield has a few interesting shots. Having 4-flippers is brilliant and sets this game apart from many. Pretty good effort from Gottlieb. Not for me but id still have a game or two.
Villejuif
8.136/10
11 years ago
This game is really hard to walk away from .It looks so simple and easy you think you could just light it up but just try and get that extra ball or free game. When you do get a great score you will know you can do better and keep playing more .With some leds it looks pretty sweet Great pin for the money
9.503/10
12 years ago
A classic early Solid State pin. Great art, four sets of drops, four flippers, and plays fast as hell for its generation. I fell in love with this one at the PHOF.
7.559/10
12 years ago
I'm a big drop Target fan so count down sort of drew me in . Count Down is a really simple game but very hard and addictive. There are four sets of 4 bank drop targets and you have to knock down each bank in a specific order to score big. This sounds easy but its not. Over all good game that can be found pretty cheap.
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