Well... I still haven't gotten my new guide rails for the skill shot. Been more than a few weeks, and I live just a county away from Stern. So I did contact them today about if they sent out the replacement kit. Haven't heard back from them yet.

I would like to wait until I get my kit to mess around with it... But, must needs when the devil drives.

It took like two months to get mine. I got an E-mail from UPS when it shipped.

Damn, our #265 LE is October 12, 2019. Following the rest of the thread now and will place to support ticket. Thank you!

I just ordered both a large order from Pinball Life and from Cliff ('cliffy's'). I can confirm from his email that the protector listed on PBL is not Cliff's. It may be 100% functional of course but I ordered the left and right eject protectors and a few others through Cliff.

I also received this confirmation today from Pablo @Stern.

He also stated that they are OOS in this but expect more by the end of the week. Perhaps it was a big order and everyone’s will go out

That sucks. I kinda wish they would not use the term “Cliffy” then. My original question was asking whether or not the protector in question is specific to Elvira. Kinda seems like yes.

thanks. Have hassled my supplier for the kit!

One would assume that it is specific to EHOH as it is written that way but it also says; "Product ID: EHOH_cliffy_shooter" and it is not a cliffy.

I really like PBL but I personally think that is not cool. I just decided to go with the pro on this one.

Kit is a huge upgrade to this game. Actually having a skill shot to shoot for is huge and a pretty good bonus and starts a haunt

agreed on all points..

Cliff has a whole package for EHOH. It contains the eject protect, shooter alley protect (where the ball hits the wood after bouncing off the eject protect), and drain protectors.

oops

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Can you play any of that code?

Dont want to try . Might mess something up

What happened ? Can you force the game to install the wrong code ?

From SOTU:

Elvira – For all Elvira owners, please make sure you have updated your game to the most current code version (v0.92.0) released last week. Be on the lookout for a new code update later this month.

bullcrap .I installed full code by mistake.
I have video proof . Didnt want to play too long and mess something up

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yes you can

Holy crap. Lyman is on a roll!!

What difference does it make?

You got lucky.

I don’t recommend that anyone try this.

I did not recommend any one do this and the only reason I posted that I had video evidence is that someone disputed my claim that I downloaded the wrong code and I just inserted a SD card in .
Please try to follow the conversation

I followed the conversation. Obviously you didn’t because I didn’t say you recommended it to anyone.

What difference does it make that you have video evidence that you did something stupid or reckless? Maybe you did it on purpose and thought it was cool. Who cares?

And, in case you missed the obvious, you can do serious damage by running code for another game on it. As I said, you got lucky.

Okay, guys. Y'all play nice or I'll seal the back door.

crap. I did this recently because my SD card crashed and I switched out my card for a buddies Iron Maiden to test if my card had indeed crashed. what kind of issues can it cause? we played Iron maiden on my Elvira for a few minutes cause it was so funny..

It will literally cause your Pin to self destruct.

The possibility of damage is low, but not zero. It’s really going to depend on how close use of switches/coils/circuits map from game to game. Any damage is likely to be seen in short order. If you see anything strange hardware wise power off immediately.

There is a slight possibility of node board damage (and theoretically bricking) with incorrect firmware if there is something game (rather than node board type) specific, assuming that’s even done. I’d feel better about this if Stern had released more details about the node board update process, but it’s also why I would never back level any game code without explicit instructions from Stern support.

The more likely issue would be something like a coil locking on/frying. If you played a game and nothing bizarre happened and nothing started smoking, you’re probably ok. But why risk ... wait for it ... the hand of fate?

Who cares let it go.

Back to the most exciting game that Stern have released

The end. It was posted partly as a joke. Back on topic.

He also posted it in the Stranger Things thread. Not sure it was a joke as much as it was “Hey, look what I did”. But I agree - back to playing Elvira code on Elvira’s House of Horrors.

Oooh someone is excited to receive their new game, which I agree is a blast!

How have you enjoyed playing it so far????

I haven't played it yet but I'll get a chance very soon to give it a shot mate.

Sadly leaving the club. It was fun while it lasted.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-elvira-s-house-of-horrors-limited-edition-5

sry to see you go, since this last update it has been so much easier to get to Gappa because of the add a ball during house party. I have a feeling when this game is done and polished it will be hard to come by an LE.

Why did you decide to sell?

How can you update without always losing your highscore? Quick update?

Okay... So... I just right now got the new skill shot guide lane.
This weekend I'm going to attempt to install it.

I did need to re-contact Stern.As they never shipped it.
But, after my email the next day they shipped it.

So I'm happy. Hopefully I can figure out what hte issue with my diverter is as well.

All right. So my house shot is consistently not capturing the ball - I hit the shot, it registers, and then it DRAINS SDTM! Sometimes I can nudge it and save it, but I’ve lost a lot of balls watching the screen

I’m also getting a lot of drains when the ball comes out of the pops from the left. Those I can’t save, it’s pretty annoying! Any suggestions? Game seems level

Make sure it's level.

LOL. Will check again. I feel like this game got overlooked because of the outstanding JP, but even though it’s the usual fan layout, the code on this game is awesome, and I can get a pretty damn good flow going on it.

I always do a full update with verify, sometimes the scores are saved, sometimes they are not. My best guess is they purposely reset scores if game rules/scoring are changed a bunch with an update.

If you are updating through USB you can do a full update and verify, the machine should keep your settings and high scores.

If the update has firmware updates, sometimes you lose your high scores and settings. If the new code has massive code updates that greatly affect scoring, your scores could be wiped. Last update for Elvira, we did a full update and verify "yes" and we kept all our settings and high scores.

If you flash a new SD card, you always lose your high scores and settings.

Exact same situation with me...I will install on Sunday...Saturday I will be at the LAX with the rest of the ever famous, extremely notorious Cincy Pinball Group.

Hmm... nope. Is there something unique about the house diverter ? I see some settings in the menu but not sure what I should change. Damn frustrating.

Might be not as widespread on location as there is no 'pro' model. Also, BM66 did not get super popular until more of the code was complete and then its popularity jumped. These are just guesses.

Not sure if this is a code bug or a hardware problem.

Very first ball on 0.92 code, started unhappy hour and the game just kept scoring. Can’t see the ball in the video because I had hit it into the crypt after the infinite scoring started. Had to tilt the game to get it to stop at about 2.8B. No problem for the remainder of the game or in about six more despite starting unhappy hour multiple times and hitting every shot except black door.

(Hmm. Can’t attach the video)

Sounds like a ramp opto issue.

Excellent point. The code is already miles beyond where B66 was at this point. That game also had the unfortunate fate of being the first $12k game for the SE. There’s only ONE EHOH on location in Washington DC, and it’s a premium, naturally.

Studying the playfield last night it seems like there are some cool opportunities with the Skeleton key and the potion and those other collectible things. Not sure what they do yet beyond the key but there’s huge potential

And the key has to have something more to it than just Santa's mode. I mean... Great mode. But, why would that be the only mode it opens up. I really hope you can switch mode tiers or something later on and so it could open up more than just santa.