FWIW, we've had our elvira 3 yrs now, not a single issue, except crypt alignment. Far from an easy game, if you set pitch to 6.5 and open the out lanes. Have only been over a billion 2 times, but I'm old and an average player

Maybe the best shaker integration I've ever played, game sounds phenomenal with pinwoofers too.

It's one of my long term keepers. Going on 3 years and still a game I play a lot. No issues with mine with over 1000 plays on it

EHOH was my ultimate “this is a GREAT game, I know it is, but I just don’t want to play it, ever.”
Layout is awesome.
Toys are awesome.
Ramps are butter.
Lighting is great.
Integration is awesome.
Theme is kind of quirky fun….(I’m 41 now)

But I never wanted to play, ever.

Technicals:
If you play frequently you WILL absolutely encounter alignment and opto issues.

Reference:
I think the following are a few magical 2-flipper masterpieces that I’m always down to want to play:
MET
SW
GOTG
DP
TWD
IM

It’s really fun. It’s REALLY fun. Helps immensely if you are a fan of /ever watched Movie Macabre back in the day. You already know if you think the humor is funny and the creepy vibe is your thing. Do I stand there critiquing the fan layout as I’m playing it? No, I am too busy having a blast. Best theme integration since the Hobbit (which is a good thing, IMO the best ever). So if you hate fun, skip it!

My game was built Oct 2019, have not had any alignment or opto issues, ever. Had to make 1 adjustment out of the box (possibly a Stern record). Sorry to hear the other dude had some problems.

Edit: I mentioned this thread and my wife reminded me that this is one of THREE games I am never allowed to sell (TZ, GZ are the others).

I think it's some of Lyman's best code (and that may be enough), it's very complete and if you like the quirky theme, it's great. I've had to deal with that house diverter a couple times (once on each machine I've had, an SLE and now 40th), but its usually just a screw coming loose. I sort of have to make myself play it, it doesn't call me over, but at the same time when I'm playing it, I love it. I'm hesitating on whether it's a $23k keeper, if I were into this theme more, yes 100%, but not sure. A premium or LE or something half has much, it would be bolted. My 2 cents. While some of the shots are easy, I don't think it's an easy game by any means, I've only gotten to the final wizard once, and sometimes it kicks my butt right out of the gate. the slings are way high power (even when turned down) and make getting control of the ball a little more difficult.

It's great for intense play, if you want to try getting to the end...and great to play if you just want to chill and enjoy the campy vibe.

Great game, easier fun shooter, Lyman and code complete. GAPPA ANGRY is one of the best modes ever.

I disagree, Gappa is the best!!

I've had mine for almost two years, and it's my favorite game. And I have some good ones in my game room. I didn't buy one on release because I was also worried about the basic shot layout. Fear not. It just has so much more going for it. The theme, sounds, callouts, music, amazing rules (thank you, Lyman), three interactive ball locks, one of the best toys in pinball (the house), plus the crypt. Last but not least, one of my favorite toppers.

Get it, and you can thank me later.

One of Stern's best to date. In the top 5.

It’s amazing, almost a perfect pinball experience. Definitely get one!

It's a no brainer to own one, just turn off the extra balls if you're a decent player. Would like to get one back but paying less than $8K a few years ago VS $10.5K now is a hard pill to swallow.