Quoted from ZMeny:

My first impressions
+ What stands out the most to me is the flow of the layout. It actually took me by surprise. Shots to the house were smooth upon exit, ramps look very fun, and opto spinner and orbits in general look like a blast to hit.
+ The mechanisms and toys did not disappoint. The house of horrors is bad ass enough, but then you have the trunk with a unique exit and the multiple state change dead head tomb. Again, they all look fun and not phoned-in. Oh oh oh the gargoyles hitting the glass! YES!!!
+ You can see where Lyman is going with code and the structure may be more cohesive when finished than BM66. The different films as mode played perfectly and I wanted to see the next film. Let’s hope the modes differentiate from one another to put the cherry on top. The Stiffometer 2.0 will have depth as well.
+ For early prototype beta code, the light show is already a spectacle, especially with the house (exterior lighting changes, window color differentiation, etc.)
+ Freaking Elvira introduces each mode, cmon. LCD layout is good and animations, for the most part, are looking nice, which is becoming a norm for Stern.
+ The Sound! All vocals perfectly capture the theme and already surpass many Stern titles. And I love the main score created for the background.
- The code is early. I’ll give Lyman credit though, it’s much further along than BM66 was at reveal.
- I agree with some of you that a few animations aren’t working. The pool floats aren’t the issue. In my opinion, they need to be refined a bit more to fit the style of the game. The dead head animations are actually really well done and offer new characters to the world. I just don’t need them floating around the main display. Having them travel along the perimeter of the display makes more sense and would be welcomed.
- Give me a bonus countdown. Of course this will be done, but tough to see it go straight to next player so quickly. I would also love seeing something a bit more visually appealing during the main multiball. Either different scenes or switching up the content randomly across this multiball.
- We can’t have enough Elvira and main announcer call-outs. It’s what keeps us smiling while playing Scared Stiff. Again, this will likely come with code development.
The long and short is that everything I seen that can’t change is terrific and things I’d like to seen change, can with code. For me, I always wanted to love BM66 but couldn’t get into the layout or mechs, and the code while deep, lacked dynamic mood and tone. It always felt nostalgic but in a way that I couldn’t relate, given my age. Elvira House Of Horrors is different and transcends age. This game looks campy, exciting, visually appealing, and fun! I’m already sad I didn’t get an LE, but the Premium will work very nicely, especially as code continues to develop.

Quoted from Rarehero:

Obvious distributor is obvious.

Quoted from Rarehero:

Obvious distributor is obvious.

Quoted from ZMeny:

Sigh....no longer allowed to like pinball....

Quoted from jfh:

To those saying the code should be further along because Lyman has been on the game for three years, that would only go fair if the final version of the game were available to him for that long which clearly isn’t the case. I’m sure he can only program so much on a computer or Spike simulator or whatever the development platform is before needing to see it on a real game.

Quoted from Redfield0009:

I was incredibly bored watching the stream and lost interest after 20 minutes

Quoted from cooked71:

Same here.
The whole thing looked boring to me. Shots were all the same - same distance from the flippers, same angle, same width, same shots on each side, same boring ramps on each side. The ball might do something different once you make the shot, but it’s still the same shot. And there’s literally nothing else to shoot for.
Can code fix a boring layout? Maybe. Lyman’s the man if it can. Definitely one to sit out and see.

Quoted from ZMeny:

Sigh....no longer allowed to like pinball....

Quoted from Multiballmaniac1:

I think JP looks and shoots better. Still waiting to here from Stern on playfield replacement.

Quoted from rai:

Yep the group (except Jack) were low energy guys, I am not saying they are bad at their jobs but they are boring as F.

Quoted from Lounge:

Sooooo..... you don’t think there’s been a fully populated prototype palyfield available to code with until just now?

Quoted from littlecammi:

I agree with CrazyLevi that half the posters who complain about things like the floating heads and proclaim that they're out on this game were never in on it in the first place. If it wasn't for the recent clear coat issues this would be a great time for Stern pinball. JP has an interesting layout and cool mechs (at least on the premium and LE) and Elvira's House of Horrors has cool mechs in a more conventional layout and original video by Elvira. Pick whichever one you prefer because they both look pretty good to me.

Quoted from PanzerFreak:

I hear ya there. Stern offers near instant gratification with how fast they can ship games. At these prices though I've become much more selective with buying NIB games. Elvira looks cool but considering the price of the LE I rather wait until next year when JJP releases Toy Story.

Quoted from ZMeny:

My first impressions
+ What stands out the most to me is the flow of the layout. It actually took me by surprise. Shots to the house were smooth upon exit, ramps look very fun, and opto spinner and orbits in general look like a blast to hit.
+ The mechanisms and toys did not disappoint. The house of horrors is bad ass enough, but then you have the trunk with a unique exit and the multiple state change dead head tomb. Again, they all look fun and not phoned-in. Oh oh oh the gargoyles hitting the glass! YES!!!
+ You can see where Lyman is going with code and the structure may be more cohesive when finished than BM66. The different films as mode played perfectly and I wanted to see the next film. Let’s hope the modes differentiate from one another to put the cherry on top. The Stiffometer 2.0 will have depth as well.
+ For early prototype beta code, the light show is already a spectacle, especially with the house (exterior lighting changes, window color differentiation, etc.)
+ Freaking Elvira introduces each mode, cmon. LCD layout is good and animations, for the most part, are looking nice, which is becoming a norm for Stern.
+ The Sound! All vocals perfectly capture the theme and already surpass many Stern titles. And I love the main score created for the background.
- The code is early. I’ll give Lyman credit though, it’s much further along than BM66 was at reveal.
- I agree with some of you that a few animations aren’t working. The pool floats aren’t the issue. In my opinion, they need to be refined a bit more to fit the style of the game. The dead head animations are actually really well done and offer new characters to the world. I just don’t need them floating around the main display. Having them travel along the perimeter of the display makes more sense and would be welcomed.
- Give me a bonus countdown. Of course this will be done, but tough to see it go straight to next player so quickly. I would also love seeing something a bit more visually appealing during the main multiball. Either different scenes or switching up the content randomly across this multiball.
- We can’t have enough Elvira and main announcer call-outs. It’s what keeps us smiling while playing Scared Stiff. Again, this will likely come with code development.
The long and short is that everything I seen that can’t change is terrific and things I’d like to seen change, can with code. For me, I always wanted to love BM66 but couldn’t get into the layout or mechs, and the code while deep, lacked dynamic mood and tone. It always felt nostalgic but in a way that I couldn’t relate, given my age. Elvira House Of Horrors is different and transcends age. This game looks campy, exciting, visually appealing, and fun! I’m already sad I didn’t get an LE, but the Premium will work very nicely, especially as code continues to develop.

Quoted from Squizz:

No junk in this trunk!
Luv DN games, but just doesn't have SS feel about it.
I see no rush after watching this Video and cancelled my Le.
If things change, I'll grab a Premium when the price settles down Second hand.

Quoted from Pinballer73:

After watching the Dead Flip video I agree with what you have said. It's just a shame they elected to price gouge on this title. That alone has prevented me from placing an order.

Quoted from Pinballer73:

After watching the Dead Flip video I agree with what you have said. It's just a shame they elected to price gouge on this title. That alone has prevented me from placing an order.

Quoted from Shapeshifter:

Expect more of the same when Led Zeppelin gets released!

Quoted from PanzerFreak:

Borg layout with 2 ramps, bash toy, and this time the scoop is moved back to the left side of the playfield?

Quoted from kermit24:

I don’t really view $300 over a normal premium as “gouging”. Maybe the Signature edition.

Quoted from Pinballer73:

I'm referring to the Australian pricing model, not the US prices.

Quoted from kermit24:

Yeah your distributor is really taking advantage. Not good.

Quoted from Shapeshifter:

Expect more of the same when Led Zeppelin gets released!

Quoted from pinballaddicted:

No they are not taking advantage of anyone, our distro in Australia is very good. Our dollar is still going down.

Quoted from pascal-pinball:

You mean the introduction video’s by the movies?
There are 26 movies in the game and there is more than one introduction video for each movie so there will be more than 10 clips
And please no Elvira animations !! The real stuff please.

Quoted from kermit24:

Nope. Quicksilver reskin

Quoted from DavidPinballWizz:

But no 26 haunts, Stream said only 6 haunts.

Quoted from jfh:

I’m sure one has existed for a while, but not years or substantially longer than the average development cycle.

Quoted from Lounge:

What’s the “average development cycle” for a pinball machine? Never mind.... my point is, there has been plenty of time to come up with usable code. The end of ball bonus hasn’t even been coded.
The machine isn’t ready - that’s the bottom line.

Quoted from jonesjb:

Are you sure on that? I got the gist from the video the 20+films are used as follows:
-6 main haunt modes
-Another haunt mode room you need a hidden key to get access. It is a hodgepodge of scenes (haunts) from the other films that there wasn’t enough to craft a full dedicated haunt mode around.
-3 Garage multiballs around theme: zombies, women, and creatures.
-there will likely be a few more around basement and attic.

Quoted from Pinballer73:

If all Stern programmers have been busy developing code for each title that has been released, which they have, as they've all been assigned a game to code. Then this title is no different to any other time time frame provided to develop code for a game. Just because the playfield layout and storyboard for some of the rules/features were done by Dennis & Greg 2 years ago, doesn't mean that a programmer was assigned the game and given time to focus on this game any sooner.

Quoted from Pinballer73:

If all Stern programmers have been busy developing code for each title that has been released, which they have, as they've all been assigned a game to code. Then this title is no different to any other time time frame provided to develop code for a game. Just because the playfield layout and storyboard for some of the rules/features were done by Dennis & Greg 2 years ago, doesn't mean that a programmer was assigned the game and given time to focus on this game any sooner.

Quoted from Shapeshifter:

Expect more of the same when Led Zeppelin gets released!

Quoted from littlecammi:

I agree with CrazyLevi that half the posters who complain about things like the floating heads and proclaim that they're out on this game were never in on it in the first place. If it wasn't for the recent clear coat issues this would be a great time for Stern pinball. JP has an interesting layout and cool mechs (at least on the premium and LE) and Elvira's House of Horrors has cool mechs in a more conventional layout and original video by Elvira. Pick whichever one you prefer because they both look pretty good to me.

Quoted from rotordave:

It already did.
Playfield art isn’t peeling off yet, either ... one of a kind SuperDuperLE! Send your $15,000 now!
rd
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Quoted from T7:

Yes - I'm sure - 26 Haunts, and after 13 (which is half) there is a special mode - ie Wizard. Probably another Wizard mode after all 26. There other scenes are in addition from other movies. Other qualified sources said 40 films were used in the game - so that would mean 14 additional movies that the scenes are cool for a callout or wizard mode, but not used as a Haunt mode. The 26 movies used as modes have been listed by name somewhere (pinside, ign, or twip).

Quoted from T7:

Yes - I'm sure - 26 Haunts, and after 13 (which is half) there is a special mode - ie Wizard. Probably another Wizard mode after all 26. There other scenes are in addition from other movies. Other qualified sources said 40 films were used in the game - so that would mean 14 additional movies that the scenes are cool for a callout or wizard mode, but not used as a Haunt mode. The 26 movies used as modes have been listed by name somewhere (pinside, ign, or twip).

Quoted from PanzerFreak:

I hear ya there. Stern offers near instant gratification with how fast they can ship games. At these prices though I've become much more selective with buying NIB games. Elvira looks cool but considering the price of the LE I rather wait until next year when JJP releases Toy Story.

Quoted from cooked71:

Waaaay to cheap RD.

Quoted from rotordave:

I need to reinvent myself as a “lifestyle brand ...”

rd

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

That's a good question. I'm not against releasing games "early" per se - it's been a pretty successful model for them. But Stern has been cranking out so many games lately I don't think it hurts them any to hold this back another 6 months - year.

Quoted from cooked71:

Same here.
The whole thing looked boring to me. Shots were all the same - same distance from the flippers, same angle, same width, same shots on each side, same boring ramps on each side. The ball might do something different once you make the shot, but it’s still the same shot. And there’s literally nothing else to shoot for.
Can code fix a boring layout? Maybe. Lyman’s the man if it can. Definitely one to sit out and see.