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Post #145 Houdini Pinball initial flyer Posted by HighProtein (7 years ago)

Post #184 Initial reveal at TPF Posted by SilverballNut (7 years ago)

Post #190 Introductory Price of Houdini Posted by 1iblind (7 years ago)

Post #198 Initial Pictures of Machine Posted by lllvjr (7 years ago)

Post #229 Playfield Close-Up Pics Posted by bigd1979 (7 years ago)

Post #284 Machine feature details Posted by rosh (7 years ago)

Post #312 More feature details Posted by rosh (7 years ago)

Post #385 Double switch lane picture Posted by pinballrockstar (7 years ago)

Post #420 Pinball show appearance schedule for Houdini Posted by rosh (6 years ago)

Post #434 Houdini pics from Allentown show Posted by PinballSTAR (6 years ago)

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THE PUBLIC WANTS TO KNOW...

During the Illusion Mode "STRAIGHT JACKET", when I play with the flippers inverted, I will often hold the flippers down and release to launch the shots.
When I do this successfully, and keep the balls in play for a while, there are a variety of sassy call-outs. Some question my pinball pride, my manhood, and my obviously questionable morals. It's all good, fun smacktalk, as only the Houdini pin can deliver. However, one call-out threatens to take POINTS away...

That's my question: if you hold both flippers down for an extended amount time, will the programming take points away?!
I haven't seen it yet, but I remain spooked... cause, the points on this game are EARNED.

BTW, I absolutely love this pin, and I'm having a great experience with it. Kudos and thanks, American Pinball.

Quoted from rosh:
it is not holding them in that will penalize you, since that is the right way to play it, 'hold and release to flip', you get penalized if firing both flippers at the same time repeatedly. So for those who don't cross arms and just flip both flippers on every flip, the jackpots will drop in value.
Of course playing inverted is not only far more lucrative, it helps prepare your skills for master magician.

That particular mode and the need to cross your arms, was a real stroke of genius.
Very clever and creative game-player integration. Always gets a smile from folks new to the game, and a hearty "No way! That's so cool!"

Thanks for the clarification and reply, Rosh.

Quoted from jokerpoker:
My head hurts after reading all that tech stuff. Am I going to regret buying one of these.
After selling TWD this was on my want list.....hope it’s not a mistake. Love the theme and followed the making of this. Was very impressed with AP and specifically rosh for all the feedback. Fingers crossed, I guess I find out in 2 weeks when game arrives. Less than 100 lifetime plays out of a large collection so not much use and mods galore. The wait begins!!

I've had my Houdini since February. Set it up and played. No problemo.
As time goes by, I actually enjoy the game even more.
If I were you, I wouldn't sweat it.

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