SDTM Episode 51: Pirates of the Caribbean Pinball Machine Review - Deluxe Edition Part 1

[@jkush6726]

This and the review of Houdini are simply the best pinball reviews out there to date. So insightful to have the designers themselves go thru the machines! Well done guys keep it up!!! And a huge thank you for bringing these and more awesome videos to the pinball community.

[@SDTM]

J Kush man that means the world to us. We put in a ton of time on this and a shoestring budget, so comments like this mean everything. Thank You!!!

[@jkush6726]

Straight Down The Middle: a pinball show we have one coming and its a keeper for sure. I love the music from DE time machine and the same guy did the music for this pin as well. So good!

[@RobKnapp1]

Awesome discussion and overview of JJP Pirates of the Caribbean with the game designer and programmer . Thank Zach !

[@Packgammon]

A whole new level of sophistication, congrats!

[@SDTM]

Backgammon Player hey thanks!

[@jonpenguin303]

I wish JJP would do another production run on Pirates of the Caribbean. I would order one in a heartbeat.

[@jlo6388]

Ditto. Came here to fantasize.

[@turbografx7]

Over two hours? Love the in depth, detailed videos!!

[@SDTM]

turbografx7 hell yeah we want people to learn and see everything they can JJP POTC

[@tericarter77]

This is by far my favorite pinball game. I can play it for hours! So much detail and challenges❤

[@Horty57]

Seriously guys! I have a list of pins I want to own and every new machine that comes out I want to purchase. Pinball may be in a resurgence, but I'm really starting to believe that we are truly living in the golden age of pinball right now with all the new innovations and the depth of games with Stern cranking out solid titles, JJ doing some insanely innovative stuff, American Pinball with Houdini. What more could us pinheads ask for (other than more money!)? As always, thanks again SDTM! Great video!

[@SDTM]

There sure is a lot to pick from isn’t there with about four additional new titles this year alone from other manufacturers!

[@aslong132000]

Adam Horton in

[@jlarsson1978]

Love this. Pinball is in a good place right now.

[@SDTM]

Johan Larsson we love that you love it :)

[@kalalauzen]

You guys are killing it with your in depth reviews! Thank you so much!! This is a game I initially had no interest in due to the theme, but after Dialed In I realized theme isn't everything. The more I see about this game the more I want one... And you guys are partially to blame! :-)

[@SDTM]

Brucipher that’s fantastic to hear! Thanks for the reply and the support

[@AndyHugRetro]

Superb as always. Stunning machine. Looking forward to hearing the final verdict. Too many amazing pins to buy right now

[@SDTM]

8-bit Andy I know I keep going back and forth

[@kirby695]

great video guys, can't wait for part 2

[@DoktorRossie]

Awesome vid, thanks Zach and Greg ;)

[@SDTM]

San Kroepoek thank you for watching!

[@TheCanadianArcade]

Great interviews and run-throughs of the game! Can't wait to see some gameplay with newer code!

[@SDTM]

The Canadian Arcade thanks fellas!!

[@FloydMaxwell]

The upper playfield on PotC has more to it than all of some 1970s pinball games

[@OnTheSnap1]

Awesome! More like an in depth overview vs review. Since you didn’t rank the game yet. Anyway I owned a Dialed in. Was on the fence with this. But I really like Erik’s design approach and will order an LE

[@SDTM]

OnTheSnap1 we felt a 3hr vid was a bit much! Hence the part 1........part 2 contains our thoughts and feelings! Ha ha I do understand what your saying though 😉 (Greg)

[@poppatapir9924]

I had mentioned in a comment earlier that I was waiting on my POTC machine. The limited edition arrived a few months ago and I have logged over 1000 games. I own the Hobbit machine...and by far POTC is on a whole other level. 6 multiballs to get and much much more. This is the Caddilac of machines in my opinion. There are only a few places where the ball gets stuck. One being on top of the right ramp where the ball holds and under the light under the launch ramp where the light pins the ball. Only once has my machine seen a wizard mode but have had several games over 1million points. My best score being 1,449,000. Thinking of changing the options to start with 5 balls so I can get a wizard mode. I regret not getting the collectors edition. Amazing game.

[@TerryFedora]

Oh, very nice! I'll have to scope out The Hobbit pinball machine as well.

[@MegaHowtoMan]

Looks like a top 5 Pin of all times. Same programmer as LOTR? Just ordered my first JJP POTC LE because of this video.

[@p_old7101]

36:45 i almost fell off my chair from laughing

[@SDTM]

proco so glad you liked that because I’ve played it 100 times and it never gets old. Eric is the best! Passionate and fun

[@skippychurch2965]

I wish to god they kept that three tier spinning mech

[@willyis300]

at about 1:30:00 i noticed zach getting a little glossed over face going.lol Dont worry man i was right there with you trying to follow along. So much depth in this game already. Same way with my new hobbit. Ive owned it for about 10 days now and i can tell im not even close to figuring it out, outside of qualifying the wizard modes. Anyways im going to louisville this weekend. I heard you guys may be there. I hope to meet you guys maybe have a few beers on saturday night.

[@SDTM]

Jeff Wilson hahaha yeah We will be in Louisville make sure to say hello!

[@Badcaller111]

Hope they have one at LAX

[@SDTM]

Badcaller111 come see us at Flip N Out Pinball. It will be there

[@devinsupertramp]

Watch all these videos! Love all the insights, interviews, and your honest opinion on all these videos. Currently we own a Star Wars Stern pinball, Medieval Madness Remake, Attack from Mars Remake, and White Water in our office. Been looking at getting a Jersey Jack Pinball for the longest time. Watched everyone of your guys videos on the JJ Pirates, The Hobbit, and Dialed In. Looking at buying one of these three. Would love to know your honest opinion on what one of those three you would buy if you could only buy one, based on the ones we own, looking for something a little different? Wishing they could have movie footage on the pirates pinball. Been steering towards Dialed In, since that's the only one of the three I've played. Keep on killing it!

[@SDTM]

devinsupertramp wow thanks! Will make a good this or that!

[@devinsupertramp]

Can't wait for it, choose wisely because your going to determine what pinball machine we get, haha. Dialed In is the only one I've played of the 3 and I love that one.

[@ealadubh4800]

Actually, Full Throttle has the same combination of inlanes and outlanes as Pirates there, not that it takes away anything from what Eric has achieved.

[@SDTM]

Eala Dubh I knew I had seen it somewhere recently

[@markhymer1986]

Thanks for the efforts on your great vids guys. Love them!! You are coming to TPF in 2 weeks....right?

[@SDTM]

Mark Hymer awesome thanks! Hell yeah we will be there

[@markhymer1986]

SDTM Sweet, hope to run into you guys. Buy you guys a beer at the happy hour...hehe.

[@SDTM]

Mark Hymer haha I see what you did there

[@touchingevil2302]

Does not work without Johnny Depp :(

[@willempjebelgie]

Happy that i orderd one of 200 games potc ce ;)

[@SDTM]

willempjebelgie oh damn! Congrats

[@ThOoMii013]

willempjebelgie ik nodig me graag uit om een keer een potje bij je te komen spelen!!! Enjoy maybe the nicest pin ever made so far!!!

[@OnTheSnap1]

How much does the spinner map interfere with shots?? Seems like it’s going a lot during gameplay

[@SDTM]

OnTheSnap1 honestly not as bad as it seems. But there’s always high anxiety when it’s headed across it just because of the unknown factor of where the ball could go. In the games I’ve played it’s never screwed me over with a drain or anything..... not saying it won’t just hasn’t happened in any Iv has on it. (Greg)

[@pinfarmer]

Strange they make this theme again after sterns decent version and the fall of the movies popularity. Why did they stop making these abruptly?

[@Badcaller111]

Great show guys... nobody else is doing this!Game looks great, heard it plays wonderfully... that theme tho...facepalm.

[@SDTM]

Badcaller111 thanks man! Like Dialed In with another questionable theme, they do everything else so well that theme grows on you quickly. It’s pirates and pinball, match made in heaven

[@SDTM]

I agree with zach! It really does just melt into the background and it becomes just an awesome Pirate pin!

[@matsonmw]

Is there an SDTM discount if I order from JJ today?

[@SDTM]

matsonmw damn I wish there was id order one with ya haha. Tell him we sent you though if o decide to order

[@silentlamb7043]

YESSSSSSSSSSS! Thankyou very much...

[@SDTM]

Silent Lamb thanks!!!

[@silentlamb7043]

Did they give a rough date of pre-order release..... want to place my order....

[@SDTM]

Silent Lamb refundable preorders are being taken by distributors now. Tell them SDTM sent you. Don’t forget Flip N Out Pinball

[@silentlamb7043]

Cheers fellers, pre-ordered.... not bad for my first Pin.... n told them you sent me their way.... respect once again 😊👊

[@SDTM]

Silent Lamb that’s a crazy first pin!!!!! Congrats and thanks for the plug

[@chriswhitey1978]

Why in God’s name did they use plastic ramps and then “frost” them? Is it just me or would it look much better clear- the color/lighting underneath being more visible? Idk if I missed it, if the question was asked pls forgive me (I watch Pinball videos all nite at work shhhhh) If not someone please ask why they went that route I’m curious to hear the logic

[@SDTM]

Chris Whitecavage I was told production ramps will likely be clear

[@CementRoots]

I'm a huge fan of JJP.... other then that horrific Hobbit machine.... and why didn't the likable one do the interviewing??.... hehehe... very cool overview

[@SDTM]

CementRoots hahahahaha thanks buddy and he did do the interview!!! Hahaha

[@CementRoots]

nice

[@blackfox2849]

He did an awesome Job 😏 With Pirates *wana Play it*😃

[@SDTM]

Awesome Fox hopefully you get to soon! It’s a really neat pin! Love the layout!!! (Greg)

[@Cannon_Briggs]

awesome !! :)

[@mcpit8493]

Awesome video. BUT. Sound is terrible.

[@SDTM]

Mc Pit it may not be the clearest and most perfect but to say terrible is pretty strong!!!!! I would reserve terrible for sound I I could barely hear or words I couldn’t make out! I’d go with mediocre on this one. Glad you still enjoyed it though!!!! (Greg)

[@SDTM]

Mc Pit (zach) cmon McPit terrible? Haha we happily accept donations to the channel in efforts to improve quality. You can send donation via PayPal to [e-mail]

[@mcpit8493]

Straight Down The Middle: a pinball show Ok ok not "terrible".. But volume too low and too loud at the same time.. Compression needed. And I was drunk also. (Which affects my choice of words, but not my hearing!) Other than that you guys are setting a new standard in terms of in-depth pinball reviews. Love it.

[@SDTM]

Mc Pit ha ha I’ll agree with all of that!!!!