I think I remember hearing SR state something to the effect that the center button location was done purposefully in order to add an additional element of challenge and force us to develop a new skill ("Play better!"). As for me, I also like the challenge and find it to be another cool thing that differentiates BKSOR from its dad and granddad.

Ordered (and CC charged) 4/2 from LSOG, still waiting. I will probably call them today or Monday just to make sure I am still in the queue (no communication from them since the original order receipt email).

Love my prem too, but I have mostly avoided playing the game since ordering the topper just to try to maximize that "new again" feeling I'll have after a prolonged absence plus topper and new code!

Mine was like that too; yes, both ends should have the same spacer, which is just a black zip tie (don't remember the exact size, I just raided my junk box and eyeballed it).

That’s the “take-home” point I’m reading between the lines.

I decided long ago to stay far away from any software update with a version number ending in zero, regardless of the manufacturer or device, and it has no doubt saved me from a heap of frustration!

Hopefully we’ll soon get a “.1” fix, as the added features are definitely desirable.

Did you experience any problems beyond those already mentioned by ezatnova?

I am not sure how to read into Gomez’s demeanor, as defensiveness is a bit out of character for him. Perhaps they are getting inundated with problems (several titles had updates released today), and he is feeling a little overwhelmed? Regardless, if he says they are working on it I tend to believe him, so hopefully it won’t be too long.

That’s the truth, this game really gets under your skin!

Don’t know what it is, but this is definitely a “pinball player’s pin” in the same way that Allan Holdsworth and Steve Vai are “musician’s musicians”.

I got lucky with a topper in early 2020; I know the desire is high out there, and I’m conflicted. We still love it and think it “completes” the game, but at the same time it’s hard to ignore that I could probably realize a 500% return on the “investment”. That being said, I feel gouging my pinball brothers and sisters like that would be kind of a dick move, and I’d prefer to be one of the “good guys”; however, THAT being said I’m no chump either, so the idea of benevolently selling at cost is also hard to swallow! (Therefore, it stays where it is.)

I have a Prem (sorry, not selling) and have played Pro quite a bit, and I think the difference in flow is a little exaggerated (plus, the upper PF adds a little flow of its own). I think if you own a Premium for a while you’ll likely appreciate the minor trade-off, as the upgrades are worthwhile and add depth and variety to the gameplay. The ability to turn off shot-spotting fixes the major issue of the shots being unbalanced in favor of the upper playfield and even has the potential to delay the game getting stale.

(Plus, it never gets old trying to see how fast and how long you can get the ball ripping around the upper PF orbit; it’s short but sweet.)