Just received my bride yesterday! Looking forward to the 2.0 arrival. Quick question... Does this game not have a ball save feature at all?? I couldn't find anything in the menus. I saw "Bonus Flips", but I'm not sure what that is?! Anybody? It's pretty simple to nudge, so I don't mind no ball save, but it's always nice for kids and newbies.

Thanks for the info.

This is my first machine from this era. Here's a question. As I noticed a single lamp was out, I lifted the playfield to replace it... and realized that the entire playfield mech was unfamiliar to me. Before I screw anything up here, does it simply pivot up, and rest against the head? It didn't seem to want to pull forward at all. Is there a latch system, or something I should acquaint myself with??

I just held the playfield on a 45 degree angle with one hand while replacing the lamp with my other hand! I didn't want to mess anything up.

Thanks for that info. Super helpful.

Was that score on current code??! Yikes. I think 62 is my best.

Do you know what the next batch of modes are supposed to be??

I've had no issues with either multiball, although multiball 2 is very tough to reach. I've got it set on the default of 5 jackpots during MB1 to qualify MB2.

I've made it to MB2 a few times, though it's a tough one to qualify comparatively. It takes 3 timed combo shots of the heartbeat, and shuttle ramp. It's very satisfying, and the animations that accompany it are really amazing.

Hats off to DP for what they've done and continue to do with this title. People have balked about the price of the kit to me privately. They say, "you've put more than a BoP should be worth in to modding a BoP?!?", or something similar. Nope, I've added another game entirely to my lineup. It's now 2 machines in one, and both get played here. The DMD work is stunning. The sounds on BoP2.0 are incredible. It's a VERY impressive package.

In my opinion, what DP has done with the DMD should be direction all the manufacturers should take. Its incredibly impressive, and likely way easier to program than a giant LCD.

You need to connect the mini PC in the backbox to the Internet. I used the wifi connection. There are instructions on the DP support page. You'll need to boot the machine in to windows to configure it.

It's pretty simple as long as you're a little PC savvy. The only hassle is that it's tough to see the info on the screen, as it defaults to a full screen view, and much of the info you need would be covered by the speaker panel. I actually unscrewed my display from the speaker panel temporarily to set this up.

I'm not sure about the answer to Your question, in general, but I switched my helmet lights back to incandescent. I don't think it made a difference. The lights are still sort of flickering and strobey... I think it's just how they're programmed. The LEDs were exhibiting the same behaviour, it's just more annoying when the lights are that much brighter.

I had the beta code, but my machine has locked up trying to install the new code. Anybody else having issues?? Any suggestions on how to fix my problem?!

I have managed to boot the machine in Windows, and I've deleted the 1.11 file. Attempting a reinstall now. I'll let you know if it works.

i have the screen removed to make working in Windows easier

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Yes. Looking good.

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Yes, fine. And then...

It just stays on this screen after saying "Starting Version 1.11"

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Anybody else having this issue?!!

Hmmm. I've now removed the 1.11 version. But machine will not boot up without using a keyboard to enter Windows and run the specific game file.

Re downloaded the 1.11 file. Tried reinstall. No joy.

I can get the machine to boot in the old code, but only using the keyboard and mouse to navigate to it in Windows. It will no longer auto run.

Thanks Koen. I'll try the new update ASAP. That was a VERY speedy fix!!

All sorted now, thanks to Koen. It required inserting a small pause in to the start up procedure of the PC. I guess the PC was starting up before the proc had a chance to come online. Working great now.

If I could make a suggestion for an upcoming code update. My Bop has this really interesting mechanical head with differnt faces on it. They simulate some sort of transformation... A metamorphosis,if you will. It would be really cool to work that in to an upcoming code update of some sort!!

Yes, as has been said, you may be looking at this the wrong way. The original game is still there to be played at your leisure. If you like the simple rule set of the original, hold the start button, and select Williams BoP. If you want 2.0, hold the start button and select DP 2.0.

It's not just a slick reskinning of the original code... It's a WHOLE NEW GAME! The rules are different. The other shots are used for much more interesting modes. There are different Multiballs now which ramp up in difficulty.

I have no idea how DP intends to implement the metamorphosis eventually, but I LOVE where they're going thus far. Having it be a final wizard mode would be awesome.

Right now, multiball one is about loading a shuttle, and getting it off world. During that multiball you must complete 5 jackpots. If you do, you enable MB 2.

Multiball 2 is about loading the balls you transported in your shuttle up to the BoP. You do that by making combo shots. It's pretty tough to do, but very satisfying when you pull it off.

I have nothing but great things to say about this kit. Yes, it's pricey, but it really is like adding a whole second game to your collection in the space of one! I wish there were more kits like this for older classics that are, despite being awesome for what they are, ultimately shallow for repeated play. I love my BoP 2.0!!