Found the issue. The coil that drops the drop target was out of wack. Metal tab that keeps the swing arm close enough was bent out to far.

You guys with crypt and Frank problems need to check three things.
1) watch this video and do what it says...

2) Also this video on adjusting Frank switches...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=mUdqRZNG_tI&feature=emb_logo

3) Install this beta code. It solved the intermittent problem where Frank doesn't always raise up to the proper height set in the servo menu. This happened to me and the ball will not release. Also, if the ball in the Crypt lock is not being detected by the opto ( see video above), it gets lost and Frank gets messed up as well.

Beta Code link below.. ** There are other issues with this Beta Code, but so far it has solved my problems.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AkcgFq2W2-TINgduoaMlo8eb4F7evzan

** Installing code will wipe your stats! So record you games played total etc. before installing if you care about that. See video below..

Likely the opto in the end - it does sound like the opto *(or transmitter!) is overheating the longer it's on. I would see if you can get a replacement pair, and swap them out. If the issue continues, well, no problem in having a spare part for the future..

What does the Tilt sign say on the machine next to it?? Lolololol

“Tilt ends game” is common on older pins.

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Man I was looking at how to replace those optos, and it looks like it's going to be a PITA. Remove right ramp and a bunch of stuff (maybe part of the upper pf). Oh well. I did order the titan glow rubbers, so maybe it would be a good time to replace those and clean in those hard to reach areas.

So I looked but couldn't find the answer. Got a few questions I am sure you guys can answer....

Is the only way to light the Extra Ball is the 10 guillotine chops?

What is with the X's that light up on the two left ramp exits from the upper play field by the Extra Ball target? Am I trying to roll over the lit ones or light the dark ones?

People's best setting for Magneto Save? I am about 75% of the time it works, and then the one dud that drains

Anyone got a funnel for the orbits? Man, those are really pretty hard shots for the main shot in the game. I have completed at least 3 of the monsters and fought maybe a hundred by now but I don't think I've ever walked through the castle all the way to the monster. It's always easier to hit the secret passage or get the Mystery Prize of "Advance to Monster". Seriously I think 3 rooms is a good number to get to the Monster. I can't imagine turning the difficulty up where you don't get the first double room advance for the first orbit. Its a bummer I'll never really explore the castle because its just too hard in relation to the point value....

...that said, turning the difficulty down in the settings - anyone know exactly the effects it has?

3rd monster mode lights eb. Light both x lanes (by hitting dark ones) to light x terget target on the bottom right for bonus x

1) For magnet setting, it's different depending on playfield pitch and magnet etc. Try different patterns until you find one that works. Get this plastic disk and install it. Makes a huge improvement on magnet performance.
Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle Magnet Core Plastic
SKU: PBL-300-0148-00
https://www.pinballlife.com/acnc-magnet-core-plastic

2) Yes, orbits are tough. Practice more.

I seem to be able to nail orbits pretty good off of dead flips. Gives a good speed to make the shot.

When I shoot the frank ramp to lock a ball, I’m getting a lot of fast rejects...like something is blocking the lock. I’ve tried raising/lowering frank without good luck. When lock isn’t lit I have no problem getting up the ramp to the upper playfield. Any ideas?

The diverter on the top of the ramp might not be moving far enough or too far blocking the lock.

This - your "Lock Left" isn't low enough.

Thanks! I’ll check it out.

Well, I've just done my very first pinball mod ever. I removed the spinner from the left orbit. It was just killing the shots - its spins pretty rough and half the shots were not making it through or were making it through but not fast enough to get all the way through. Got a few more than usual last few games. Still no where near walking through the castle but....

Funny thing. I never had the Extra Ball light lit. After making my last post asking about it I played few games and I heard Alice call out TWICE "Go for the extra ball".

I did not chop the guillotine 1o times. Likely once or maybe twice or even zero times.

What the hell got me that sweet lit?

Like others have said, when you start your third Monster (via any way - either Secret Passage, Mystery Hole, Orbits, or Frankenstein's Monster multiball), it will light.

Huh, this is odd - my spinner provides no resistance at all. It's possible your spinner was just needing some adjustment..

Made it to your third monster.

The spinner mounting bracket just needs to be bent up a little . I haven’t had an issue with the spinner on Alice Cooper but had a similar issue with the spinner on my Iron Maiden and it was a pretty easy fix

#437 arrived! My wife took delivery as I was unable to get away from work. She didn’t open the box, but it looks good from the outside, so hopefully undamaged inside.

Waiting until Christmas to open.

Topper made it too.

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Remember! Check your coin door!!

How frequently do y'all get 10chops in one game?

How many ACNC owners have received their topper?

Just once so far. Wish there was an option to lower that value.

I got my Brain topper...….12/2/19

Removed the spinner?!!! Your game, your call of course, but that seems pretty drastic as ripping a spinner is such a cool and satisfying shot to just eliminate outright.

Besides minor physical adjustment, lubrication is your friend when it comes to spinners functioning optimally. A little bit at the point(s) of contact goes a long way. Apply with a toothpick.

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Signed up right after it was announced and no invoice yet.

Looking for a guinea pig to test out a Mod. Just need one person. If interested, please drop me a PM.

Thanks!

The metal tab on the first crypt target drop solenoid keeps bending out of wack, has happened twice first week owning it. Maybe the spring is too strong and needs to be stretched out? Also my game resets after two complete games like clockwork, I'm guessing the next code update is the fix for this?

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Yeah, I discovered this before as well. They say there's a stronger part available, on mine I just weakened the spring slightly, which seemed to help.

They're apparently working on it.

Okay thanks for the feedback.

Anyone? I promise this will NOT blow up your game.

...If it DOES, it can be VERY easily fixed.

I’ll check it out for you.

Sorry, I've been busy working on my new Hobbit Smaug Gold I've acquired. Too great a deal to pass up!

Hello! Owner 427 here!

Door lock probably the nicest I have ever seen!

But have a Frank problem- message in with Spooky but assume they won't be in working today and I have some time this afternoon to work on it if anyone can help.
Frank doesn't go high enough to release balls and after a bit of fiddling the issue is the bracket/gear binding. It starts at frank height 70 and gets worse if he tries to go higher. Looks like it is tight to the right of the straight slider under frank where it is held with a plastic "c" bracket.

Anyone else note this binding? Needs some plastic cut away? Can I pull frank without pulling ramps?

Thanks for any help, mike

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My Frank was binding. I lifted the playfield, went to service menu, utilities, servo settings. Used the right and left flippers to get to Frank top setting. Ran it all the way to the top and it reset to 50. Set my Frank to 83 and lowered the playfield. Hasn’t Failed again. My guess is that it will reseat itself if it’s run through the whole range. I also suspect that the playfield lifted helped it stop binding so it could go through that range.

Hmmm. Thank you for the reply! I have tried a lot of settings and manually helped it through the bind. No reseating seems to be happening. Still binds at same spot. Wondering if my 3d print was a little warped?

I have at least one 'Tower of Torture' available (#6), possibly a second (#7) but that may be spoken for, I will know this week. Super low run to date and not sure that I will run any additional, due to time investment as well as minimal interest haha!

PM me if interested. $140 shipped to most of US.

Thank you Tuna_Delight for purchase of #5.

Note: The picture is quite bright but the original larger tower sculpt from ACNC is shown on the right side for comparison. The crypt does fit in it's intended place, up top in front of the tower but I moved mine below as I liked how it fills that space, scale-wise and nicely represents the crypt shot.

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@Brett, thank you for your support, #6 is on it's way!

Brain topper and brain on the game. Abby Normal.

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Got the game upstairs and set it up. Had a bit of trouble booting up. Found that the 12v plug had come loose. Game booted up fine after that. Played my first game and got Frankenstein multiball, but one of the locked balls did not release and I had to remove the glass. I absolutely love this game and hope all the bugs get worked out.

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Now I regret not being part of the 'COIN DOOR CLUB'

There is still time to join the club my friend!

Wired topper up and this brain has a mind of its own! 5V and USB is all it takes. I opted to attach with some brass L brackets instead of the doubled sided tape provided. #Butter433
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Yeah, I wouldn't mind being able to adjust that.

Pin Stadium lighting. Where are the connections for GI Blue/White and the Flasher Green/Red taken from? Also where did the power converter get plugged into? I assume since there is no service outlet this was spliced in. Pictures or details would be good if anyone has added these on a spooky system.

Picked this up on Saturday, outstanding game. Really stands toe to toe with the best from JJP, AP, and Stern in all facets. A tough shooter, but I love that. Got to have a mix at home between long and short players, tight shooters and more open, grindy ones. Really sweet mix of songs, too. When I first saw the track list I was all, "it's missing so much classic Coop!" but really every song here is entertaining and plays so well with the modes. "Disco Bloodbath Boogie Fever" might be the best song ever in a pinball machine, which is saying something.

A few new owner questions:

- Updated the code to the latest, which reset the high scores, but is there no other way to reset the scores? I've been through the menu 15 times and can't find anything for that, or other common options like limit high score entries to 3 initials, lower/remove match percentage, nothing on LED intensity, etc.

- Speaking of the menu, I don't understand most of the "Machine (Replay)" menu. Backdown amount? Increase amount? Losing threshold? Don't quite understand what these, and pretty much everything else in this menu, does. There's no manual online yet, it seems. Has anyone ever gone through the menu and explained?

- Finally, just looking for some strategic tips. Some games I'm drilling shots, some are brick city, but either way I have that "chopping wood" feeling -- a lot of work for little points. It's all about activating modes, I assume. The modes seem pretty fat here in both points and ball save time, so I assume they're key. A manual! That's the only downside. So many questions, so few answers. Then I wouldn't have to bug Pinsiders with basic new owner questions.

Watch the Bowen tutorial for rules and tips.

Just because.

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So anyone got a list of differences in difficulty level from Easy Action, to the default Schools Out, to Nightmare?