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Attack From Mars (Remake - Classic)

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This game received 90 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.692 _/10

8.692

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 4th in the game group "Attack from Mars". The group itself ranks #5 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.867

Artwork: 8.469

Sounds/Music: 7.903

Other Aspects: 8.951

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Attack from Mars

Attack From Mars
(Remake - Classic)

Attack From Mars
(Remake - Special)

Attack From Mars
(Remake - LE)

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1.450/10

55 days ago

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Wizrdofwor

Pinside member

St. John's, NL

2y 20,150 11 1 18

Don’t understand the popularity of this game. Feels repetitive. Boring game play and ugly art.

8.974/10

3 months ago

BRY

Canadian12

Pinside member

Calgary, AB

1y 25,900 22 1 6

I've had the opportunity to play this game many times, as my neighbour owns it... and it's absolutely amazing! Keeps me coming back to play more and more! I can't stress enough how fun, challenging and rewarding this game is. I've been fortunate enough to play the majority of the top ranked games on Pinside and I believe this is easily a Top 3 game!

If you can get your hands on one of these, DO IT!

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.349/10

3 months ago

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VtJay

Pinside member

<1y 18,000 3 6

This game ranks very high for me in terms of fun and replayability. The layout is a classic that has subsequently been borrowed time and again by newer pins because it works so well. The shots are fun, and the rules are easy to understand. This is easily one of my favorite pins.

VtJay has this game on the wishlist.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.024/10

5 months ago

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Lva39

Pinside member

Barrie, ON

1y 23,250 7 18 1

The lights and call outs make this a very stimulating game. My initial thoughts were that this game can’t compare with a modern stern but I have really learned to love it. It is bolted to my floor and will never leave. A favourite for all who come over and play pinball at my home.

Lva39 currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.140/10

9 months ago

WJC

Weschapman25

Pinside apprentice

Sacramento, CA

1y 10,500 8 23

Just a great great game. Doesn’t get old and the call outs are awesome and the toys are fun

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.900/10

9 months ago

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Happypin

Pinside member

London

5y 29,050 6 11 11

A machine that any family member can play and enjoy from the start

Happypin currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.480/10

1 year ago

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Tnirps

Pinside+ Frequent

Hamburg

1y 20,250 4 7

Well, a true classic. Love the local accent ‘save the Brandenburger Tor’ and the like. Great game flow, if you like ramps you should definitely try this one. Unfortunately still very expensive, on my list but... well, one day!

8.980/10

1 year ago

MNL

Legenbad

Pinside member

Unknown

1y 19,800 14 1 8

Great game. Love how satisfying it is to destroy the UFO with a shaker motor. Not a ton of variety as the best points are from the UFO, however it’s always a fun one to throw some quarters into and easy to score huge points.

9.600/10

1 year ago

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Triplecdad

Pinside member

Tucson, AZ

7y 48,100 266 9 12

Had not played this game much before recent purchase. Honestly was reluctant to buy it because I find MM a bit boring. But took a chance. Well, I have owned pins for over 20 years, have played at least 200 different games, at least, although I am an average player at best. Buying this game is best pinball decision ever. I feel it is the best game ever made. There are certainly newer games with more toys and more rules and more music, (Own and love WoZ) but AFM just has that IT factor. Everything comes together to make it fun with a dash of humor. Hands down better game than MM

Triplecdad currently owns this game.

9.080/10

1 year ago

DDJ

D_Rock

Pinside+ Pro!

Mccordsville, IN

2y 44,650 51 20 14 3

I can’t get enough of CGC remakes! It’s also nice to move(much lighter) than any other machine I have. With the upgraded color display, I don’t think there’s a ton of difference between this and the more pricey options. Tons of unique shots & a pin that does not take itself seriously, but is still very challenging. Eat at Eddy’s covers up the pretty unsightly VUK, and the rest of the machine is beautiful. The side art is classic, but pretty bland considering how packed in the rest of the art package is. Another pin that is bolted down in the collection!

D_Rock currently owns this game.

8.316/10

2 years ago

JAM

SerenityNow

Pinside+ Addict

Middletown Township, NJ

3y 41,900 40 11 12

Great classic. Great fun. Getting to Attack Mars is a blast.

SerenityNow has owned this game in the past.

9.220/10

2 years ago

MCH

Pinkitten

Pinside+ Pro!

Williamston, MI

6y 136K 3,810 14 88

Classic 90’s pin is perhaps the most approachable pin for newbies and casual players, as everyone can understand the basic rules and have fun blowing up flying saucers. Much like MM, the theme is fantastic, the music is good and the callouts are funny. Wide open fan layout makes the game pretty fast and game times are often shorter than you’d expect. It’s not a hard game to play, but control is key with all the wide open spaces and mistakes can be deadly. I mostly dismissed this game in the past, not really appreciating what all the fuss was about. But now that I own one, I really enjoy this game and can see the genius of the design, so simple to play but very hard to master. Perfect pin to walk up and flip without having to think too much. It’s a beautiful machine too. MM has a little more to do, but both pins deserve consideration as “best ever.”

Pinkitten has owned this game in the past.

9.580/10

2 years ago

TAY

jonest3

Pinside+ Frequent

Collierville, TN

4y 43,550 17 6 6

This game is pure fun

Destroying saucers never gets old.
Once dialed in, the left right ramp combos are buttery smooth.

And jiggly martians
This ones never leaving the collection

jonest3 currently owns this game.

9.000/10

3 years ago

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pat4race

Inactive member

Unknown

3y 19,000 1 73

Great theming, and just plain fun to play. This has great design, features, and playfield - excellent lastability.

pat4race edited previous rating on December 16, 2021.

8.740/10

3 years ago

CAH

ReadyPO

Pinside+ Frequent

6y 197K 5,958 129

This is a great game, it's theming is excellent and there is a lot of playability. The remakes with larger, color DMDs are great, and this game benefits greatly from going color on the DMD. Find it a lot of fun on location, but I would not call it a deep game and though I would like one in my collection, I keep pushing it back for other games. Still, a classic pin that defines an era.

9.920/10

3 years ago

ZUL

Caucasian2Step

Evil McBooty

12y 163K 1,456 51 1025

Attack From Mars is one of those games I could play forever and always be happy to do so. It's one of the best examples of what a really great team can do with a relatively simple layout.

The Pros: A great game that focuses on skills and your ability to control the ball. making your shots is imperative as missed opportunities turn quickly into dangerous situations. Rules are set so that you can really make the most of opportunities that the table presents to you, if you can execute the shots. The theme is incredibly well executed and the whole package comes together like few others. The extra ball award is my favorite pinball animation, ever. Doug Watson did a great job with the art package as well as voicing the martians. "C'mere, tasty human!"

The Cons: Expensive! Limited production means that operators are still looking for this game. Fortunately parts are readily available... making your purchase even more expensive. Strobe Multiball may cause epileptic fits.

The Takeaway: If I was stuck on a remote desert island, this very may be the one game I'd choose to be stuck with. It's challenging, it's fun and it never gets old. Brian Eddy was only credited 3 times as a designer, but what a threesome it is! The Shadow, AFM and MM! All in all, a dmn fine game.

Update:
The more I play this game, the more I love playing it. It is not the deepest game, but the way it is set up, it gives as much as you put into it. If you play the game well, your score will reflect it. If you do not play the game well... PLAY BETTER! And while the wizard mode is not always the best way to get monster scores, it is very worthwhile and gratifying to play and Rule the Universe! When I can, I always try to stack Martian Multiball with either the Saucer or Total Annihilation. A true player in every way. Find one and play it whenever you can!

Pinball Satisfaction Personified!

Chicago coin addendum:
I like what they have added to the game color changing LED’s and a larger screen with updated animations look good and add to the theater of the experience. The layout is nearly identical and the rules are the same. While the show might have been upgraded, gameplay is the same.

Caucasian2Step has this game on the wishlist.

9.380/10

3 years ago

DAD

Superpops1

Pinside member

La Habra Heights, CA

4y 47,050 109 5 7

It just never gets old.

Superpops1 has owned this game in the past.

7.244/10

3 years ago

MAT

mpdpvdpin

Pinside member

Providence, RI

6y 95,050 4,450 7 99

AFM survives on nostalgia alone. Let’s be honest with ourselves. It simply does not compete with modern pins. Is this game a classic? Yes! Is it a blast to play? Yes? Is it the best fan B/W fan layout? No. Is it a top 5 game? I feel like you’ve got to choose...MM and AFM are basically the same game but MM has more to offer. Also...these remakes don’t feel as good to flip as the originals. That’s a fact.

9.284/10

3 years ago

PAT

Figgins

Pinside member

Ottawa, ON

6y 29,650 7 21 42

Good game, fun theme, great callouts. Prefer M.M but still a great game

Figgins has owned this game in the past.

9.039/10

3 years ago

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nicoy3k

Pinside member

Acton, MA

3y 66,050 3,028 1 14

Perfect reproduction of the original with an improved saucer light show and option for color DMD with new and improved animations. One of the best NIB value in pinball. Only downside is that in a small collection it will get old due to the lack of depth and content.

nicoy3k edited previous rating on February 02, 2021.
nicoy3k has owned this game in the past.

9.228/10

3 years ago

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indyjeepb

Inactive member

Fishers, IN

3y 10,900 1 1 7

Love the flow between modes in this game. Feels like you are fighting the game.

8.920/10

3 years ago

TOM

Thomas3184

Pinside member

Folsom, CA

4y 47,550 472 5 27

The game that really got me into pinball, lose hours playing this game over and over trying to rule the universe. Seems lightning fast at first but slows down once you get used to it. Was going to be my first purchase, but doesn’t have universal appeal for the family.

8.644/10

4 years ago

TKM

Daditude

Pinside Moderator

Rockwall, TX

5y 266K 10,134 23 271

Classic game. If you can afford the LE, I would recommend it, but there is a lot of bang for the buck on this one.

9.760/10

4 years ago

YAW

Lethal_Inc

Pinside member

Westminster, CO

11y 89,800 4,952 7 34

The remake is done beautifully. Had to make a few tweaks to dial it in but it shoots great. This game has some of the best call outs ever and the sound absolutely rocks. SUUUPER JAAAACKPOT never gets old. Gameplay, theme, and rules make the game approachable to everyone and just hard enough to keep you coming back for more. All around one of the best pinball machines ever made and CGC did a awesome job remaking it!

Lethal_Inc edited previous rating on December 22, 2019.
Lethal_Inc currently owns this game.

9.256/10

4 years ago

MAG

Grindo77

Inactive member

Titusville, FL

4y 9,750 3 9

This is my first machine and I must say, I started with one of the best. The game is fast, the layout is great and the rules provide quite the challenge. The lighting draws you to the game and considering all facets, makes you want to keep on playing. I powder coated the trim/legs glossy black, upgraded to the HD display and dropped in a shaker. Gonna add some Cliffy Protectors, too. I plan to keep my AFM Classic for a long time !!!

Grindo77 edited previous rating on February 18, 2020.
Grindo77 currently owns this game.

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