Williams

Monster Bash

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This game received 1037 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.732 _/10

8.732

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Monster Bash". The group itself ranks #9 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.803

Artwork: 8.838

Sounds/Music: 8.408

Other Aspects: 8.682

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Monster Bash

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8.860/10

8 years ago

MAY

CyberNinja24

Pinside member

Sioux Falls, SD

10y 91,900 714 10 42

I've owned a very nice MB for over a month now. I'll start from the top: I very much enjoy the art package, starting with the back glass and moving to the cabinet and play field. The game itself has so many toys and gimmicks. You can tell they tried to put together an epic pinball. I enjoy the music and call outs. The rule set is very solid. Flow is especially good, with left ramp/right ramp combos that are very satisfying. This game absolutely deserves to be in the top ten.

Edit: monster bash just wasn't a keeper for me. I'll stand by my words above, and do believe that it's a top ten game. However, of the other top ten games that I have, including medieval madness, metallica, Indiana jones, theatre, and Addams family, it was monster bash that didn't last very long.

CyberNinja24 edited previous rating on May 21, 2016.
CyberNinja24 has owned this game in the past.

7.887/10

8 years ago

SDG

T-800

Pinside member

Saint Paul, MN

12y 98,050 1,665 14 35

Beautiful game. Fun to play. Repetitive rules similar to other games in it's genre.

T-800 edited previous rating on May 04, 2018.

6.284/10

8 years ago

JCW

LOTR_breath

Pinside member

Fultondale, AL

11y 125K 5,691 9 101

Monster Bash is a good looking game with decent rules. The humor is the best thing about it. The game just isn't fun to play. Very repetitive. The wizard mode and mini wizard modes are too easy to get to. The outlanes can be quite brutal. I recently adjusted my rating after playing several examples for dozens of plays. It's just not fun for me.

LOTR_breath edited previous rating on February 22, 2021.

7.552/10

8 years ago

PSG

PeterG

Pinside member

8y 88,300 2,159 65

It just isn't my thing. I like the moster theme but not the rockband thing. Some shots are nice and hard. I like the dracula and mummy shots. Toys are great. If I see it around I will play it, but it will never be my favorite, no need to own this one. For those who own one, it is a solid machine, looks nice, great investment!

7.304/10

8 years ago

LTD

ltd73

Pinside+ Frequent

9y 65,600 385 11 19 1

My go to pinball place just changed their line-up and replaced Scared Stiff with Monster Bash. I was excited to finally get to play a top 5 rated game. I am now wondering if the rating system here is worth looking at anymore. Game looks great but stops there.
Shots are not that interesting, the call outs are lame, and the voices are annoying.
I am sorry. Scarred Stiff should be #1 if this is a top 5. I haven't played MIDEVAL MADNESS but wonder if it's any good.
I played 4 games and walked away, wishing SS was still there. Thankfully they added a Walking Dead too.

1.000/10

8 years ago

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pinaddict0315

Inactive member

10y 11,650 5 1 34

first time I played this game and was very disappointed ....shots are repetitive and really have nothing good to say ......

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.557/10

8 years ago

JCD

WaddleJrJr

Pinside member

Avon, OH

9y 91,900 2,738 21 20

Monster Bash is a rather fun game, although it gets old quickly. Preparing for a big stack that will allow you to get to Bash and Rock is rather fun and can feel really intense, however since Bash and Rock are so easy to get to, it starts to lose its effect, and just begins to feel boring.

The game also can get boring for tournament due to repetive strategies like Creature all day and Mosh Pit all day being viable.

As far as casual approachability, though, this game is great because of its many toys, great art, and great sound.

9.014/10

8 years ago

REW

woody76

Pinball Marketing

Nashville, TN

9y 142K 6,880 7 98

A classic! Lots of fun toys and shots. One of the best of all time for sure.

woody76 edited previous rating on January 14, 2021.

9.200/10

8 years ago

DDH

ImGoing4Broke

Pinside member

Montevideo, MN

8y 37,400 5 15 26

Defiantly in my top 5. I WILL OWN ONE SOME DAY ! ! !

Just dropped a $500.00 deposit on a Monster Bash Remake Limited Edition! I can't wait!!!! I will update my rating after placing it in my collection and the honeymoon is over. But in the meantime......every time I hunt down one of these in the wild I log a few more games on it! MB is just a fun pinball (period).

ImGoing4Broke edited previous rating on October 31, 2018.
ImGoing4Broke has this game on the wishlist.

9.640/10

8 years ago

JEF

TampaJeff

Pinside member

Clearwater, FL

8y 40,150 13 3 16

I just played this game for the first time tonight. And it was a fun game !! Lots of great features !! And a great theme. I will be playing this again soon.

7.736/10

8 years ago

GRG

Grg

Inactive member

Auckland

11y 60,550 320 6 12

Terrific pin with all the bells and whistles. The high price reflects collector thoughts on this machine. Universal monsters is a favourite of mine so the theme for me is fantastic and displayed with perfect playfield and cabinet art. One pin that's mod free, Williams has added every mod you need from factory. Sounds and gameplay is fantastic making it top 3 of all time.

Grg edited previous rating on August 13, 2018.
Grg currently owns this game.

9.500/10

8 years ago

AJB

AJB4

Pinside member

9y 93,550 793 7 37

Finally in my collection. Just outstanding! Good rules, challenging but not impossible. A real crowd-pleaser with excellent art, theme and call-outs. A true masterpiece in my book.

AJB4 edited previous rating on September 12, 2018.
AJB4 has owned this game in the past.

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8.920/10

8 years ago

KL

knockerlover

Pinside+ Frequent

9y 126K 2,002 39

I love this game, and have had the opportunity to play two different machines. While it can get a bit repetitive, I still enjoy it. I think the ruleset could be a little bit deeper, but it is still challenging to complete all the modes.

knockerlover edited previous rating on May 16, 2018.

8.144/10

8 years ago

OCD

Onecooldaddyo

Pinside member

Westminster, CO

8y 30,900 39 2 15

Just too over the top for me. There are too many busy things happening for some one like me that is a very novice player

9.460/10

8 years ago

AMK

OrdealByFire

Inactive member

New Baltimore, MI

8y 23,650 57 43

Another fabulous pinball table... the premise? Get monsters together to rock out and get massive scores in the process. This is a very simple table to learn how to play, as seemingly a shot from anywhere will help advance you to the Bash, making it possible for even the noobest of noobs to manage a billion point score on this table. This table doesn't play super fast, but it does have its moments -- as a whole though, it seems to cater to pinballers of any skill level. I enjoy everything about this table, from the sounds, music, table design/layout... all of it's a blast. Extra balls are also pretty easy to be had on Monster Bash, so expect to be playing for quite awhile once you start a game. Once you get the Bash going, you get millions of points for hitting the band members with balls, and points rack up fast. This is a super satisfying table that must be experienced by any pinball lover of any skill level.

7.826/10

8 years ago

BOB

Bwilson

Pinside member

9y 50,800 261 18

A great looking machine. If you ever have the chance to play a completely restored MB you'll see just how amazing this thing can look. The call-outs and sounds are great I really love the music track on this one. With all the cool toys and great looks of this machine I hate to say that it falls flat on it's face in the rules and depth department. There isn't a whole lot to do for experienced players and it becomes a real snooze fest when you get past all the sweet looking toys and overall beauty of the machine. It's pretty easy lighting the gang up for MB then onto MOR. After you hit this it's pretty much down hill from there you've seen it all and it doesn't take much effort after you get the shots down. With EBs on you can rack those up pretty easy if you know what you're shooting for. I'd say the most challenging part of MB is trying to hit Lyman's Lament legit.

With over 100 games on this machine I feel like it's a tad overrated. Apparently it's possible to get into the top 5 on aesthetics alone. That's why I don't think it belongs there. Any game rated in the top 5 needs to be solid all the way around and I just don't think MB has the staying power when you really start to grind some games on it....

Bwilson edited previous rating on April 07, 2016.

9.480/10

8 years ago

JMC

JustinCamp

Inactive member

Huntersville, NC

8y 12,750 4 7

My favorite pin. Wish I could afford one. Played it one night on a trip to Breckenridge, CO 15 years ago and have thought about it ever since.

6.160/10

8 years ago

VIP

vinbuldog

Inactive member

Kiel

8y 6,900 3 14

Poor Rules.
Too easy for advanced players.
Nice toys and flow, but overall boring.
Nice artwork.
Too expensive.

9.584/10

8 years ago

CAD

retrotilt

Pinside member

Prosper, TX

11y 103K 67 12 58

This is a really fun machine with an amazing theme. Collecting all the monsters and instruments to put the band together requires a variety of shots all over the playfield. The various modes are entertaining and they offer a decent amount of variety. The rule set is a little bit shallow and games can last a long time. It's easier to get to the wizard mode on this machine than on many other machines, but it's a small complaint against a great game.

This one of the best looking machines and the artwork on the playfield, backglass, and cabinet all look amazing. The speech and call outs are all well done and there is a ton of variety. The animations look great and are funny and entertaining. This game has a tremendous amount of polish and it's one that both newbies and experienced pinball players can enjoy. This is a great playing machine that has one of the best themes and some of the best artwork in pinball.

retrotilt edited previous rating on October 29, 2015.

9.344/10

8 years ago

JCD

dmbjunky

Pinside member

Odon, IN

9y 96,400 6,791 91

The theme is one of the best ever. Take the Universal monsters and put them in a rock band. Once the idea was hatched, it had to make the rest of the design a cinch. Callouts are hilarious and memorable. The music is catchy. All of the toys are very good. The shots feel great but the code may lack a little depth. It's not easy to get the second wizard mode but the first one will get repetitive. One of my favorites for the theme integration.

dmbjunky edited previous rating on May 04, 2016.

9.074/10

9 years ago

BOS

bostonmadman22

Inactive member

Charleston, SC

9y 21,900 5 8 10

If I could own one game this would be it. its fun simple as that. the play field is a bit crowded and this is not a fast flow game, but it has shots! lots of shots, you always have a clear mission. great game

bostonmadman22 currently owns this game.

9.200/10

9 years ago

NBE

FreeBee

Pinside member

10y 38,900 310 4 15

Great game, I still have a blast playing it. The game is full with toys and gimicks, and the theme is incredibly well incorporated in the game. The frankenstein multiball is well thought out and can be used to stack in other monster modes. I still haven't beaten it, but I'm getting closer!

FreeBee edited previous rating on November 17, 2015.

8.180/10

9 years ago

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ForceFlow

Pinside Moderator

10y 241K 31,683 281 15

Lots of modes, good sounds, music & call-outs, good humor, and challenging to complete. A fun game overall.

ForceFlow edited previous rating on September 05, 2019.

9.264/10

9 years ago

TLZ

timtim

Pinside member

9y 89,300 2,967 8 7

As a Universal Monster Fan this is the perfect pin for me.

It's rules and layout are very similar to MM & AFM but that's not a bad thing.

timtim has this game on the wishlist.

9.064/10

9 years ago

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denyqm

Inactive member

São Paulo

9y 4,750 1 6

very easy to understand game with great gameplay, audio is excellent with plenty effect, especially when the "monster bash". The machine is beautiful!

denyqm currently owns this game.

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