It's part of the add-a-ball during House Party and each side represents a Super during Attic Attack Multiball.

Wow.

That is definitely something that should be sent to [email protected].

I submitted that to bug.report several months ago and it still hasn't been fixed. Maybe more should send it in. sir_tankalot

Yeah. He messaged me about it. I just don't think it's fair to take away an award I earned. He said the next release would address it, but didn't say how. It's really a minor issue, so we'll see what happens.

I think you've answered your own question, but haven't really noticed it myself. (Hadn't thought about it being associated with the ball save.) I usually don't concentrate on the right orbit jackpot until it's the last one. I also start TFOS first as it's the easiest haunt to complete and stack multiballs with longer haunts like MTHOF.

I find both orbits can be difficult to hit at times. Sometimes I nail 'em every time. Other times I can't hit 'em to save my life (or the haunts). If you're having problems with the spinner shot in TFOS, you can lock a ball up and short plunge the new ball so it hits the spinner. The only downside to that is fewer points from the spinner which I think add to the final shot value, but if time's running out, it gets the job done.

I know the haunt shots disappear during the multiball intros, but they return when they're over (or blown off).

Is it possible you needed a shot on the right orbit, but didn't see it?

The games are the same. Don't know why it wouldn't work. Just order from the Stern Shop if they're in stocks. They're cheaper anyway.

There is a lot of shaker code. It's awesome!

But that's not a Stern shaker.

To me it does.

During House Party, the turret will turn when a super jackpot is lit. Collect the super while the eyeball is facing you will add-a-ball once.

During Attic Attack Multiball, there are super jackpots associated with each side of the turret.

It saved on mine. Correction: it didn't change until I rebooted the game.

I love this type of customization!

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This is all we have so far.

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Thanks for the mention!

I haven't done a full tutorial since stuff is still being added, but do have tutorials and highlight videos on my YouTube page (PridePinball). The next time I stream, I'll do an updated tutorial.

Don't forget to make sure it is turned on in the settings.

The goal is to turn all the red shots green. If you hit a green shot, it'll turn back to red. I think it increases the awards. I can't remember exactly what happens, but the instructions are on the screen.

Yes. Creepo is indeed creepy. I guess I didn't read the notes very well. Freaked me out when he popped up during Friday night's stream.

I beg you, do not put those on the game. I did and regret it.

They turn the artwork red. Not attractive.
They are a PITA to install.
One piece I removed because it changed the height of the ramp after the trunk causing air balls.

You're better off just getting a set for the slings/outlanes.

Look in the topic gallery for the pics.

I, personally, would get these.
https://cointaker.com/products/elvira-hoh-plastic-protector-set

For the record, the photo of the topper wasn't a "leak." It was distributed by Stern to the Insiders.

I can't wait to get it!

I'm thinking a lot of y'all are going to be disappointed when Stern finally releases the topper.

Yes. A lot of people have come up with ideas on what they want the topper to do. They will be disappointed when it does none of those things.

Stern will not be disappointed because, as someone said, it will sell out on day one. They only produce a limited quantity of toppers.

A lot of people disliked the GB topper, but now they're unavailable and, when you do find one, they're selling for a grand. Wouldn't surprise me if the same thing happened here.

No matter what it does, or the price, I'm not missing out on the chance to get one. Anyone who does want one better make sure they're on their distributor's list.

That's been there for a long time.

"They Came From Space" is a rush!

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How is the alignment of your shooter rod?

Yes. Contact Stern's part department through their website and ask them for the Elvira Update Kit. Be sure to include your machine info and your address.

Communication from Stern stated that anything built before December did not have the updated guides.

1. The turret turns during House Party when the Super Jackpot is lit. Make the shot when the eye is facing you to add a ball.
2. The turret turns during Attic Attack multiball. Each side of the turret represents a Super Jackpot.
3. The turret turns during They Came From Space.

I think that's it unless someone knows of another occurrence. ???

He's saying the ball doesn't make it to the subway behind the backboard. The ball goes up the ramp then back down the ramp toward the player. I have this happen, too. I've also had the ball stick in the house. I finally got my new diverter, so when I take the house back off to install it, I'll do some investigating as to what's causing the problem.

There is a Stern fix as noted in this post:

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/elvira-s-house-of-horrors-the-owner-s-club/page/51#post-5536034

Has anyone received and installed a new house diverter motor? (I have a question, if you have.)

I knew I wasn't imagining things!

Also, don't forget about Sgt. Jarhead's f-bombs.

That's correct. As of the most recent code update, there is not an adjustment for family mode.

"I love pain. I fucking love it!" -Sgt. Jarhead

Get your name on your distributor's list if you want one.

You do know you can choose the haunt you start, right? Each window represents a haunt. When haunts are lit, use the flippers to move the lit window one before or one after the haunt you want to start (depending on which flipper you're shooting the ball from). When you shoot the house, the corresponding haunt will start. On start, select the window you want. Collecting the Back Door skill shot will start that haunt.

Left side of house:
Top window = "Teenagers from Outer Space"
Bottom left window = "The Brain that Wouldn't Die"
Bottom right window = "The Manster"

Right side of house:
Top window = "The Werewolf of Washington"
Middle window = "Manos: The Hand of Fate"
Bottom window = "Night of the Living Dead"

Far right of house (only window - requires skeleton key to unlock) = "Santa Conquers the Martians", "The Satanic Rites of Dracula", "The Giant Gila Monster"

If I remember correctly, it does end once you collect all of the super jackpots. I've only started it twice and completed it once. I also thought it was odd that it didn't end upon draining down to one ball. I figured I'd just wait till the next code update to see if it remains the same.

Cool. The way you worded your statement, it sounded like you might not have known. Just making sure.

I will be streaming it again tonight.
twitch.tv/pridepinball 9pm cdt

I don't see one. Only trough, slings, VUK, trunk and cellar.

https://ballbaron.com/product/ninja-super-shiny-chrome-pinball-g10/

If the factory balls are good, you don't have to replace them. Doesn't hurt to have spares on hand.

On Monday's stream Jack said he really wanted to play Elvira, but he couldn't (STh, too.) Made me think he already has the new code. Stern has been releasing EHoH updates on Thursdays, so I wouldn't be surprised if it drops tomorrow. ::fingers crossed::

Edit: Well. He's playing it tonight so maybe that wasn't it. Still hoping for code tomorrow.

They know everyone will be disappointed.

There is no LCD screen. It is the static pic of Elvira we've already seen.
So far, the lid doesn't open during the game. Maybe additional code is needed.
The gargoyles and eyes do light up.

I paid for mine last night. I guess it'll be late next week when I get it.

Actually, it has been confirmed it doesn't have an LCD. And the lights do light up. A member of one of my FB groups posted about it. Unfortunately, I can't find the post now. I can't remember who posted it or which group it was in.

Edit: It's in the EHoH owners' FB group.

"OK well just an FYI I started the deadhead family crypt and finished it three times nothing happened I started the trunk multi ball and nothing happened I’ve pretty much tried several things and the lid just sit there my friend Dave Paz suggested maybe the code needs to be updated I think he may be right I don’t know but for now it just sits there and looks pretty although the eyes and the skeletons do light up when you start deadhead family crypt"

"Gargoyle heads don’t move the only thing that moves is the lid I have a video down below it is very nice looking and definitely very good quality just trying to figure out what will make it work perhaps the code is not finished yet"

I love the topper! It freaked me out last night!

Here ya go!

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/custom-apron-cards-printable-versions-only/page/15#post-5412180

Yes. I posted about them a long time ago. There are pics in the gallery. In short, do not buy these.

One of the things that changed in 1.0 was the House Party jackpots. They are now based on haunt shots leading to HP. Take a look at the change log for the math.

I hit 2.4 billion last night on stream. Even sold the house. Your game is more impressive, though. Good going!

You get points! Shoot the cellar to start the hurry-up. Shoot the Wild Market Value target to collect. It counts down fast! I started the hurry-up, then started Double Trouble before collecting.

You have to:
1. Start Phone-a-Fiend multiball
2. Start Attic Attack multiball
3. Start They Came from Space
4. Start Gar-goils Gone Wild
5. Start Gappa Angry
6. Start Director's Cut
7. Banish Creepo the Clown

Once you've accomplished those, the cellar lights to start the hurry-up.

It's 100k + 25k per haunt shot leading up to House Party.

There isn't as big of a fanfare as I would have hoped for. You just keep playing.

I think you're referring to the "Haunt-O-Meter." ??? That's not a zero. It is the film that runs across the bottom of the screen. As you make shots, the film clips go back to the film. The number of shots (clips) required is on the right film canister.

Don't just complete the haunts. Collect the Trailer Trash with Trailer Bits. If possible, start Double Trouble before starting Trailer Trash. This can be big with longer haunts like MTHOF. I'm talking hundreds of millions of points for just four quick shots (House to start, left ramp, right ramp, house to collect).

Adding onto Gappa Angry, there's no need to rush through it even though there's an urgency to the music. Like mpdpvdpin said, slow down, take a breath, get control of the ball and make the shots.

As far as how Double Trouble works: complete both banks of stand ups to light DT in the inlane. Flipper will move lit lane. Rollover lit lane to start DT at 2x for 20 seconds. Do this again during DT to start Double Double Trouble (4x).

Congrats on getting the game! Please tell me it was not in your vehicle upside down, though. If it was, I'm glad it was okay.

You're missing a screw.

The only time I was able to get the Super Hand of Fate wheel, I had the Hand of Fate carry over turned on. Haven't gotten it since with it off. Was able to clear the second Hand of Fate wheel, too.

Sounds to me like you have extra balls turned off or awarding points instead. Have you changed any settings? At least check them.

The garage multiballs can only be extended. In Add-a-Zombie, if you shoot the garage, an additional jackpot shot will light. (IIRC, it starts with three lit.)

Here's a clip of the Easter egg from last night's stream. The game audio is low because last night was movie night. I had trouble all night getting SCCTM (out of 11 (I think) attempts, I mostly got TGGM or TSROD. At the end of the stream, I ended up taking the glass off. LOL

The back door sneak in will be awarded when the ball travels up the left orbit and into the back door.

It is absolutely possible for the ball to fall off the staircase ramp (if it doesn't make it through the back board) and into the back door hole. If this happened, the ball would be released from the cellar. If this isn't what happened, yes, you might have an issue.

It's not a gate. It's the diverter on the back board. When the diverter is up, the ball should go into the subway behind the back board. When the diverter is down, the ball rolls off to the left orbit.

I have had the ball roll back out, but not as much recently. I still haven't figured out what causes it. I originally thought it was the diverter not moving all the way up which I haven't ruled out because I did have to replace the assembly. Since then, the ball doesn't get stuck and doesn't roll back out often. Because I still get it occasionally, I'm thinking it only happens on a wonky shot. IDK. I would suggest testing the diverter to see if it's moving all the way to the up position.

Looks like that screw does need to be tightened up, but as far as the crypt door, that is normal.

Added WILD MARKET VALUE rule:
- Start in the CELLAR after performing the following tasks:
a) Start DIRECTOR'S CUT.
b) Banish CLOWN deadhead (SUPER HEAD SHOT).
c) Start PHONE-A-FIEND multiball.
d) Start GAPPA ANGRY.
e) Start GAR-GOILS GONE WILD.
f) Start ATTIC ATTACK multiball.
g) Start THEY CAME FROM SPACE.
- Shoot WILD MARKET VALUE target for hurry-up value and sell the
house.
- The MARKET VALUE of the HOUSE is built up over the course of the
game by hitting the WILD MARKET VALUE standup target. The value of
the target is 100K * the number of tasks completed; this value is
added to the MARKET VALUE of the HOUSE each time the target is hit.

Yeah. I was expecting a much bigger fanfare. If only you hit the target to stop the hurry-up then shoot the house (so it can hold the ball) to collect the points where then the house lighting goes crazy and you get fireworks/confetti and a quip from Elvira on the screen. Something like that. IDK.

I used a needle-nosed pliers to slightly bend the ball guide out. It made a difference. Of course, it also depends on whether the ball is hugging the guide or rattling around.

Here are my thoughts:

Every once in a while, I will have a ball exit the pop bumpers to the left and go SDTM, but it is rare. I think trying different pitches may be the thing here.

The only time it should auto plunge is on a ball save or if the game thinks the ball should not be in the shooter lane. I think you have switch issue.
I think you're actually referring to the garage. There are three opto switches in that area. I think at least one of them is operating improperly.

This is another clue to a switch issue.

Here's what I would do:

1. Remove glass; put game into switch test; bang on playfield to see if any switch(es) triggers. If so, I would make note of the switch(es) and check them. I would bet they're optos. Check to see if they are secure (not loose). Then clean them. I use a cotton swab dipped in glass cleaner or alcohol.

2. While still in switch test, roll a ball over every switch in the game to make sure they trigger. I bet you'll find an issue with the garage lock optos.

I thought I had an issue with the right ramp opto. I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Sometimes it would register; sometimes it wouldn't. Once I thought I had it figured out, then it quit working again. I finally cleaned them and they started working perfectly.

They will not be easy to get to, but cleaning the optos is your best bet.

If I were any where close to you, I would be glad to try to help (and not take any money).

Hopefully your problems are just dirty optos.

Good luck!

Press both flipper buttons to blow off the intro and the lights will return.

FedEx has a freight division. Both my NIB games came directly from Stern via FedEx Freight with no issues. It sucks BallyKISS1978 is having a hard time getting his game. I have no doubt it will eventually be delivered. Hopefully, sooner rather than later and unharmed.

You're downloading the SD CARD IMAGE and not the game code files, right?

Trailer Trash IS affected by Double Trouble. Don't forget to collect the bits! Trailer Trash = 50% of haunt score; with 1 bit = 75%; with 2 bits = 100% of haunt score. There are HUGE points available here!

Check the up/down post in the subway behind the backboard. It is most likely misaligned and is not holding the ball.

Phone-A-FIEND is coded. It will light once you have played two trunk multiballs. Lock two more balls to start Phone-A-Fiend Phone-A-Thon multiball.

In settings, you can now choose if it rotates on start and/or on garage ball lock. Also, during Attic Attack multiball, each side of the turret represents a super jackpot. To collect each super, the window facing you has to be lit.

In a recent interview with George Gomez (I don't know which podcast it was. I think it was JAPP.), he suggested that there would be updates to multiple games in September. I believe the question was referencing co-op/alternate modes. Naturally, he wasn't specific about the games or the modes.

Ugh. Thought I was in a different thread.

It is an opto switch located near the back right corner of the crypt.

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Maybe you knew it as Garden Ridge, its former name?

The ultimate goal of the story is to sell the house.

From code update 1.00: (Although, there seem to be bugs.)
Added WILD MARKET VALUE rule:
- Start in the CELLAR after performing the following tasks: (The insert and cellar are your cues.)
a) Start DIRECTOR'S CUT.
b) Banish CLOWN deadhead (SUPER HEAD SHOT).
c) Start PHONE-A-FIEND multiball. (Currently not needed.)
d) Start GAPPA ANGRY.
e) Start GAR-GOILS GONE WILD.
f) Start ATTIC ATTACK multiball. (Currently not needed.)
g) Start THEY CAME FROM SPACE.
- Shoot WILD MARKET VALUE target for hurry-up value and sell the
house.
- The MARKET VALUE of the HOUSE is built up over the course of the
game by hitting the WILD MARKET VALUE standup target. The value of
the target is 100K * the number of tasks completed; this value is
added to the MARKET VALUE of the HOUSE each time the target is hit.

Yes. You must start the hurry up at the cellar then hit the WILD MARKET VALUE target to collect it. However, there is not a lot of fanfare to go with it. Just an accompanying sound effect and graphic on the display. (Collect with Double Trouble or Double Double Trouble running to make it really worth it.)

You reach Director's Cut by completing four haunts. When you complete your fourth haunt, Trailer Trash/Trailer Bits will automatically light (light blue arrows). Collect your bits (if you like points) and shoot the house to collect the Trailer Trash and Director's Cut will start. There are four levels to complete: one for each of the haunts you completed. Completing each level will award your haunt points again. Completing all four will award an additional 100m.

Creepo the Clown will be your fourth Dead Head.

They Came From Space is available after you've played six haunts. This is my favorite mode.

There is so much to do in this game. So many ways to play. It has yet to get old for me. The biggest thing about it is that it is fun. (Unlike AIQ. That's just not fun.)

Have fun and enjoy!

You start Phone-A-Fiend Phone-A-Thon the same way you start the other trunk mulitballs.
Complete targets, then lock a ball. Complete targets again, then lock the second ball to start the multiball. For Phone-A-Fiend, you must have already played two trunk multiballs.

Don't forget! During your trunk multiballs, you collect more junk by collecting super jackpots! You can collect up to three pieces with each super! All those ray guns come in real handy!

I believe the first instance occurs at the start of House Party. Others happen at jackpots or super jackpots during multiballs.

Edit: Playing tonight I noticed it at the beginning of Trunk Multiball as well.

Just thought I'd share this...

I always thought M:THOF was the most lucrative haunt until I noticed that the ramp combos during TWOW increased in value what seemed exponentially. Tonight while playing, I was able to keep the ramp combos going until my last shot was worth 27 million. The final shot to the house was only 20 million. The whole haunt ended up being worth 176 million! I collected the Trailer Trash (with bits) for another 176 million. Then collected it again during Director's Cut. That one haunt ended up being worth 529,200,000! And that was without Double Trouble!

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There is either a ball stuck in the cellar or the backdoor opto is either dirty or out of alignment.

The backdoor opto is at the rear entrance to the house. One side is below the playfield with the other above the playfield mounted to a rail. Under the playfield there should be a tag labelled "Backdoor Opto" attached to the wires leading to the opto board. The other board may require removing the house to get to. I can't remember right now. I have had success just blowing in the general area. (No joke. I have solved opto issues by giving Elvira a blow job.) Otherwise, a cotton swab and alcohol can be used to clean the optos.

There are two micro switches on the diverter assembly. One for the up position; the other for the down position. (I don't remember which is which.) The problem you describe seems similar to a problem I had. I thought the diverter was binding on something. I made a short video showing the issue and sent it to Pablo at Stern. He sent me two new micro switches followed by a complete new assembly. Unfortunately, it took a few months to get the assembly, so I disabled the diverter until it arrived. I have had no issues since installing the new assembly.

Yes! It was me! You should have said something! I'm glad you liked the video!

I'll PM you the link to the diverter video since it's unlisted.

Here's the rules overview video:

They are going to locations first. Supposedly, they will be available to home users in January.

I've had the garage lock fire during attract mode. Dirty optos. A good blow job and she was all good.

You can't select which haunt in the locked room starts. It is still random, however, during December it is more likely that SCCTM will start.

Somebody hasn't watched my tutorial.

Director's Cut begins after completing four haunts (indicated by the four cyan inserts under the Freak Fryer). Trailer bits and trash will be automatically lit in blue (instead of yellow) for the last haunt completed. When collected, DC will begin. It is a four-level challenge where you recollect the haunt points for the completed haunts. The first level requires one shot + shoot cellar to collect ("Cut! Print!"); the second requires two shots + cellar to collect; etc...

I'm surprised you had to turn it on.

To see what the code update does, be sure you open the README file listed with the code. It shows changes, fixes, additions, etc... in all updates.

You should send this to [email protected]

You should still send it in since you've narrowed it down. It will make it easier for Stern to locate and correct the bug.

Because you say "Happy hour goes nuts," your problem will be the right ramp opto. It's probably dirty and/or loose. Some have resorted to making the holes in the ramp larger. I have only cleaned/tightened it myself.

For anyone wanting to see it, here is the bonus clip. (Sorry about the echo in the audio and the Deadheads.)

https://clips.twitch.tv/BashfulDepressedGoldfishSpicyBoy-LggjOC8FdksM9yeH

#1 The Deadheads are random (with the exception of the fourth which will be Creepo).

#2 Yes. Before you hit a target, the insert lights will cycle from bottom to top. Hitting a target will lock in the lit junk. Completing the targets will light the lock. Locking the ball will collect the lit junk. Repeat process to start JitT multiball. During multiball, the two pieces of junk you collected will alternate flashing. Hitting a target will light the super jackpot on the left ramp and add a piece of the flashing junk (up to 3). Collect the super jackpot to collect the additional junk.

The points are the same no matter which Deadhead appears. Of course, they increase in value with each Deadhead you vanquish.

Being that you can collect more ray guns (shot collect), flasks (+50k jackpots) and daggers (+50k haunt shots) during multiball, you can increase your shot scores. Also, the more junk you collect the bigger the bonus when starting Phone-a-Fiend.

If you want to sell the house, concentrate on the Deadheads and the house. Even though starting Phone-a-Fiend and Attic Attack are supposed to be required, it seems as though just lighting them is enough (bug).

Thanks for watching the video and saying that!

2.1 bill is a great score! Good going!

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