Elvira's House of Horrors (40th anniversary edition)
Stern, 2021
Elvira's House of Horrors (Blood Red Kiss Edition)
Stern, 2023
Elvira's House of Horrors (Limited Edition)
Stern, 2019
Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition)
Stern, 2019
Elvira's House of Horrors (Signature Edition)
Stern, 2019Quoted from Viggin900:I also added the purple trough light and flipper buttons from comet.
Where did you mount the trough light? I have some extra Comet light strips laying around, but at a glance I didn't see any obvious place to put a strip where it wouldn't be in danger of a ball strike.
What incline do folks have Elvira set to? I had it set to a little higher on the bubble level in the machine and dunno, it just feels like the balls constantly want to dribble into the outlanes for any little reason. Trying to make it steeper I think is helping but wondering if this game is really more meant to be played on a 7 or so incline for better ball movement? Originally was worried it was too fast so adjusted it up but wondering if not being steep enough is a culprit for so many silly drains going on. It's leveled right to left just fine otherwise.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:What incline do folks have Elvira set to? I had it set to a little higher on the bubble level in the machine and dunno, it just feels like the balls constantly want to dribble into the outlanes for any little reason. Trying to make it steeper I think is helping but wondering if this game is really more meant to be played on a 7 or so incline for better ball movement? Originally was worried it was too fast so adjusted it up but wondering if not being steep enough is a culprit for so many silly drains going on. It's leveled right to left just fine otherwise.
For what its worth mine is at 6.5.
Quoted from ZoraShinoda:Obviously do what you want is it's your game but you can replace the rubber without removing the ramp.
Step one cut old rubber.
Step two stretch out new rubber slightly and insert into space, once it won't go in any further, get small screwdriver and gently tap rubber it will slide through. Rubber is malleable.
every machine is different but this worked without issue on mine, this required minimal force. If you start with this approach and don't feel comfortable completing this way, then remove the ramp and do it.
That's how I did mine as well
Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:For what its worth mine is at 6.5.
Same. Check your R-to-L level
Quoted from PanzerKraken:What incline do folks have Elvira set to?
Personally, I've always set my Stern games right on the line of 6.8/6.9.
Quoted from Rdoyle1978:Same. Check your R-to-L level
I have and it's level. The game has very large open areas around the outlanes that makes them juicy targets for drains, but just feels like even the slightest bounce on a post or top of the sling will have the ball go straight for the drain, so wondering if I need it to be steeper at around 7 or so.
Quoted from allsportdvd:Does this game have a battery for high score saving? I lost all the scores I set yesterday inc 647 million grand champ
My GC score was mysteriously reset, too.
It’s still registered on Insider Connect, but not the game.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:I have and it's level. The game has very large open areas around the outlanes that makes them juicy targets for drains, but just feels like even the slightest bounce on a post or top of the sling will have the ball go straight for the drain, so wondering if I need it to be steeper at around 7 or so.
That description fits a lot of pinball machines, not just EHOH. The top of the sling will often be a dangerous throw to the opposite outlane on a lot of games. And every game has certain angles and posts that are danger spots. Just takes getting familiar with them to learn where you can and can't miss shots and still survive & also nudging to try to keep the ball from going toward those areas.
Quoted from FlopTube:A couple pieces will make a difference and will be nearly invisible. If you have some laying around it would definitely be worth a try.
So you just put the mylar on the edge of the metal a couple pieces, or you wrap it all the war around the edge too? Just the tip would be enough to make a difference?
The worst is during multiball start now, as I got the left orbit adjusted as far as it will go yet the balls still roll down and hit the bottom of the sling which will sometimes launch em, or they just bounce off the bottom tip of the sling and go straight to drain down the middle. During MB start, the balls are ejected slowly and the slow roll makes them just want to bounce and go to drain instead of a flipper which is getting frustrating.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:So you just put the mylar on the edge of the metal a couple pieces, or you wrap it all the war around the edge too? Just the tip would be enough to make a difference?
The worst is during multiball start now, as I got the left orbit adjusted as far as it will go yet the balls still roll down and hit the bottom of the sling which will sometimes launch em, or they just bounce off the bottom tip of the sling and go straight to drain down the middle. During MB start, the balls are ejected slowly and the slow roll makes them just want to bounce and go to drain instead of a flipper which is getting frustrating.
Changing pitch will likely change the issue with MB start. Steeper pitch means the balls drop down sooner. So if you're up around 7.0 drop it back to 6.7/6.8 and the balls will float a little further away from the sling.
I adjusted the orbit guide on mine and when I set my pitch to about 6.7/6.8 it was about just right to have the ball barely miss the sling while still being steep enough to not play floaty.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:So you just put the mylar on the edge of the metal a couple pieces, or you wrap it all the war around the edge too? Just the tip would be enough to make a difference?
The worst is during multiball start now, as I got the left orbit adjusted as far as it will go yet the balls still roll down and hit the bottom of the sling which will sometimes launch em, or they just bounce off the bottom tip of the sling and go straight to drain down the middle. During MB start, the balls are ejected slowly and the slow roll makes them just want to bounce and go to drain instead of a flipper which is getting frustrating.
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Just put together a video on Elvira's House of Horrors. Lots of new owners here recently - check it out, I do a rules overview that might help you!
Quoted from EaglePin:Changing pitch will likely change the issue with MB start. Steeper pitch means the balls drop down sooner. So if you're up around 7.0 drop it back to 6.7/6.8 and the balls will float a little further away from the sling.
I adjusted the orbit guide on mine and when I set my pitch to about 6.7/6.8 it was about just right to have the ball barely miss the sling while still being steep enough to not play floaty.
It was doing that before I moved it to around 7 already, it still does it. It all started after I did the left orbit adjustment actually. But like I mentioned before I have it pulled out as far as it will go so far and still giving me the trouble. Hence me asking about adding mylar to it which some others have mentioned before to further push out the ball. Adjusting my left orbit really has been a pain when it should be simple.
Quoted from allsportdvd:I did mention GC. I've turned it off an on a few times and the scores seem to be staying there. I'll check again in the morning. This game has been a PITA to dial in, had to remove a bunch of items to adjust the left orbit so the ball doesn't hit the slingshot on the way down.
The most annoying thing by far is the VUK. I've adjusted the angle of the bracket, grinded the tip of the plunger so the ball rests on it and also adjusted the hood it comes out of. In test the VUK fires truly at the 36/24 target 8 of 10 times, the second I'm in a game it bloody dribbles out or straight down the left outlane! It's extremely inconsistent - are there any more ideas in relation to a fix?
If the ball is dribbling out in some instances, it is likely because it's hitting the playfield on its way up through the vuk and out into the playfield. There are some previous posts about modifying the plastic subway's placement to ensure it is properly centered on the playfield hole. I had to move the subway about an inch to the left to ensure there was no playfield exposed on the right side.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:It was doing that before I moved it to around 7 already, it still does it. It all started after I did the left orbit adjustment actually. But like I mentioned before I have it pulled out as far as it will go so far and still giving me the trouble. Hence me asking about adding mylar to it which some others have mentioned before to further push out the ball. Adjusting my left orbit really has been a pain when it should be simple.
Yeah just put a piece or two on the end of the orbit, no need to wrap it around. With it being pushed all the way out I’d assume one piece should be all you need but if it isn’t just add another piece over the top. It might not be a bad idea to push the guide back in a bit to make the shot easier and then just add an extra piece of mylar to make up for it.
Quoted from per3per3:If the ball is dribbling out in some instances, it is likely because it's hitting the playfield on its way up through the vuk and out into the playfield. There are some previous posts about modifying the plastic subway's placement to ensure it is properly centered on the playfield hole. I had to move the subway about an inch to the left to ensure there was no playfield exposed on the right side.
How’d you move the subway? Did you have to drill new holes?
Quoted from SlapDrain:Having a mild heart attack playing Gappa Angry for the first time:
Thats awesome. Nice work.
Quoted from FlopTube:How’d you move the subway? Did you have to drill new holes?
I removed the top two, red screws and then I did need to drill a new hole in the top of the subway plastic once I repositioned it. The one screw in the top was all that was needed, the subway is very securely affixed. I don't have an 'after' pic otherwise I would have attached it for ya.
I noticed in some modes (or at least one mode) the drop target will not fall down on a shot... is that intended or do i have an issue here?
Quoted from WizzardRob:I noticed in some modes (or at least one mode) the drop target will not fall down on a shot... is that intended or do i have an issue here?
General rule of thumb is the harder you hit a drop target the less likely it is to fall.
Quoted from Geeterman1:General rule of thumb is the harder you hit a drop target the less likely it is to fall.
Been playing with the spring to see if I can get it to fall most of the time.
Quoted from SlapDrain:Having a mild heart attack playing Gappa Angry for the first time:
I watched this the other night Slappy…. Your reaction just made my entire evening! Was so much fun watching you react. I was laughing at you…but WITH you. 
Quoted from matt68061:I watched this the other night Slappy…. Your reaction just made my entire evening! Was so much fun watching you react. I was laughing at you…but WITH you.
Lmao thanks! I still laugh watching that one.
Anyone ever have a shot up the left orbit not register when shot through real fast? Upon testing it seems to work fine but then randomly in games I've noticed a strong shot up the left orbit will not register, so no drive me crazy and like just now on a game of Werewolf of Washington, first shot for the mode up that orbit real fast, didn't register. It's inconsistent, usually works but once in a great while with a fast shot, it won't trigger
Quoted from PanzerKraken:Anyone ever have a shot up the left orbit not register when shot through real fast? Upon testing it seems to work fine but then randomly in games I've noticed a strong shot up the left orbit will not register, so no drive me crazy and like just now on a game of Werewolf of Washington, first shot for the mode up that orbit real fast, didn't register. It's inconsistent, usually works but once in a great while with a fast shot, it won't trigger
Happens very, very rarely on mine also. Like with yours it's on a very fast shot through the orbit. I'm guessing something about that causes the ball to not press the orbit rollover switch fully. If it happened more often on mine I'd be tempted to try bending the wire on the switch to see if that helps, or putting a cabinet bumper in the turn on the ball guide to make sure the ball isn't riding up the side of the guide on those fast shots, but so far it's been so infrequent that I haven't bothered.
Quoted from Betelgeuse:Where did you mount the trough light? I have some extra Comet light strips laying around, but at a glance I didn't see any obvious place to put a strip where it wouldn't be in danger of a ball strike.
You just mount it ti the roof of the apron underneath. I am sure those will come in handy!
Quoted from Viggin900:You just mount it ti the roof of the apron underneath. I am sure those will come in handy!
Let me know what you find out, @betelgeuse. I have a trough light on the way.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:Anyone ever have a shot up the left orbit not register when shot through real fast? Upon testing it seems to work fine but then randomly in games I've noticed a strong shot up the left orbit will not register, so no drive me crazy and like just now on a game of Werewolf of Washington, first shot for the mode up that orbit real fast, didn't register. It's inconsistent, usually works but once in a great while with a fast shot, it won't trigger
I’ve had this happen as well, seems to be random.
Made a few claims that are being ignored by STERN and NITRO. The translite bothers me the most, the bent #2 gargoyle (not functioning) and junktrunk decal (doesnt want to stick down) I'll have to fix if they won't.
Does anybody else's translite look this bad? Hard to believe this is normal. If they all look like garbage, may I buy a glass one from somebody?
bentgoyle (resized).jpgjunktop (resized).jpgtranslitegarbage (resized).jpgQuoted from freebeer:Made a few claims that are being ignored by STERN and NITRO. The translite bothers me the most, the bent #2 gargoyle (not functioning) and junktrunk decal (doesnt want to stick down) I'll have to fix if they won't.
Does anybody else's translite look this bad? Hard to believe this is normal. If they all look like garbage, may I buy a glass one from somebody?
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That translite doesn’t look right to me. Here is a pic of mine in that same area from the last run.
IMG_3545 (resized).jpegQuoted from thekaiser82:That translite doesn’t look right to me. Here is a pic of mine in that same area from the last run.
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Thank you, mine looks like it laid on the concrete floor while somebody walked on it. I would love to buy a mirrored one.
Quoted from per3per3:My trunk decal doesn't want to stay down either, I was thinking about a little superglue
That's a good idea. I was thinking a hair drier and a ziptie for a few days.
Quoted from per3per3:My trunk decal doesn't want to stay down either, I was thinking about a little superglue
Get yourself a bottle of this stuff. Brush it on with a small brush, let it sit about a minute, and push the decal down. It will never come up on its own again. I LOVE this stuff. So handy to have around. $17 on Amazon, and a bottle lasts forever. Just don't read the warning label 
Quoted from CoolCatPinball:Get yourself a bottle of this stuff. Brush it on with a small brush, let it sit about a minute, and push the decal down. It will never come up on its own again. I LOVE this stuff. So handy to have around. $17 on Amazon, and a bottle lasts forever.
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Thank you, just ordered one.
Ignorance is bliss. Didn’t realize my junk sticker was up until I saw this thread. Thanks for nothing!
Quoted from freebeer:Made a few claims that are being ignored by STERN and NITRO. The translite bothers me the most, the bent #2 gargoyle (not functioning) and junktrunk decal (doesnt want to stick down) I'll have to fix if they won't.
Is it just that the gargoyle rod has a curve to it? It would be pretty easy to bend that straight. If you take the screw out from the bottom of the rod under the playfield, you can lift the whole thing out from topside to flatten it out.
Agree that translite is awful and I would expect a replacement.
Quoted from freebeer:Does anybody else's translite look this bad? Hard to believe this is normal. If they all look like garbage, may I buy a glass one from somebody?
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If you (or anyone else for that matter) knows of a source for a real glass trans light, please post it. I’d love to get one myself.
Quoted from ggg71:If you (or anyone else for that matter) knows of a source for a real glass trans light, please post it. I’d love to get one myself.
A cool Pinsider sent me this but I can't navigate Discord. https://xianek.eu/
Elviras_House_of_Horrors_Alternate_Translite_V1A (resized).pngQuoted from Geeterman1:Ignorance is bliss. Didn’t realize my junk sticker was up until I saw this thread. Thanks for nothing!
That used to happen to me in the 7th grade.
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