Wizard Rankings

From giant monsters and alien invasions to distant galaxies and futuristic worlds, these are ten of the best sci-fi pinball machines ever made.

What makes a great pinball shot? We rank ten of the most satisfying, clever and memorable shots ever designed for modern pinball machines.

What makes a great tournament pinball machine? We rank the 10 best modern games for competitive play, from Godzilla and Iron Maiden to Attack from Mars and JAWS.

From Medieval Madness and Attack from Mars to his modern Stern games, we rank Brian Eddy's greatest pinball machines and look at how his design style evolved.

What makes a pinball machine timeless? These modern games combine great layouts, deep rules, strong themes and replayability that can keep them exciting for years.

From legendary rock bands to original scores and video-game-inspired music, these are 10 modern pinball machines with soundtracks that make the games even better.

Being overrated doesn't mean being bad. These 10 modern pinball machines are all excellent games, but their enormous reputations can sometimes create expectations that the actual playing experience doesn't completely match.

What makes a pinball machine perfect for collectors? Discover 10 machines chosen for their gameplay, history, beauty, rarity, personality and long-term desirability.

What makes a pinball machine impossible to stop playing? Discover our Top 10 most addictive pinball machines and the games that always make you want one more game.

The best flow pinball machines make the ball feel effortless. Explore ten games with smooth geometry, fast shots, natural transitions and exceptional rhythm.

Buying used can be one of the smartest ways to own a great pinball machine. Here are ten games that make particularly good second-hand purchases, from modern Stern classics to restoration projects.

What makes a pinball machine replayable? These ten modern games combine deep rules, great layouts, strong themes and enough variety to keep players coming back.

What makes a pinball machine fun? These ten games combine great layouts, humour, memorable themes and satisfying gameplay to create some of the most enjoyable pinball experiences ever made.

Experienced pinball players need more than an easy game. These ten modern machines offer deep rules, difficult shots, unusual layouts and plenty of room to improve.

You don't need $10,000 to own a great modern pinball machine. Here are ten machines worth hunting for around the $5,000 mark, from Godzilla and Avengers: Infinity Quest to Rush and Ultraman.

How do John Borg's pinball machines compare? We rank his best games, from Metallica Remastered and Metallica to Rush, TRON, Iron Man, The Walking Dead and more.

From Monster Bash to James Bond 007, discover the George Gomez machines that helped shape modern pinball and why they remain favourites among collectors.

From stunning cabinet artwork to breathtaking lighting packages, discover our ranking of the most beautiful modern pinball machines ever created.

From haunted mansions and classic movie monsters to zombies and aliens, discover our favourite horror and fantasy-themed pinball machines in the latest Wizard Rankings.

From Iron Maiden to Elton John, discover the greatest modern music-themed pinball machines ever built in our latest Wizard Rankings.