Quoted from Cheeks:

Still having issues with the Tiki mode (hit either ramp X times). Things seem normal when not in that "mode" but as soon as you hit the right ramp, the count goes from 5 ramp hits needed all the way to the mode starting - in one ramp. And then during the mode, it is constantly registering points. Once mode is over, behavior goes back to normal. The second time, you need 7 ramp hits, but hitting the right ramp once (sometimes twice) starts the Tiki thing again and the constant scoring starts.
It kinda behaves like a stuck/flakey switch, but there are no odd ramp switch triggers in switch test mode, and the constant trigger thing isn't happening between Tiki modes.
Someone suggested I reinstall software. I did the update (not the quick one, whichever option takes the longest), nothing changed. Should I do the new/full SD card version or is there something in the game to look at?

Quoted from Cheeks:

Awesome, thanks for the info, I'll look into this.
Any idea why this would cause the constant scoring thing while in the Tiki mode? I can understand how what you're saying would cause the multiple triggers on the ramp hit, but not sure why Tiki mode explodes with points and then the constant scoring stops when the mode ends.

Quoted from freegame450:

Recently joined the club. I had the same problem as above. Noticed others on this thread talking about issues with the right ramp opto next to the crypt. I removed my right ramp and found the opto to be securely tight in place, but substantially out of alignment with the holes in the ramp that the opto looks through. See pics. I can’t believe that this sort of stuff gets put on new machines. Easiest fix for me was to make the sight holes a little bigger so the opto could do its job. Factory hole size was approx. 3/16” dia. I carefully opened them up to 5/16” dia. Now all is GOOD and LOVING my new toy.[quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from iluvak9:

Have seen lots of discussion about not working Gargoyle target, but wondering if I have a unique issue not covered before. I have found this issue in my New In Box that I received last week.
My house left target (left Gargoyle) remains active all the time in test and will not register in the game. This is happening regardless of whether the switch contacts are touching or not touching. I have determined that the L-shaped gargoyle metal cover that sits on and wraps around the gargoyle switch assembly is making contact with the rivet on the back of the switch assembly and, for some unknown reason, this contact is causing the switch to register as active. Since the L shaped cover sits on top of the switch assembly, the target remains active and the gargoyle will not register any hits (won't give credit for hitting the 'g' left gargoyle target). If I block the contact between the rivet and the L-shaped cover, then the switch registers fine, but it is impossible to prevent this contact from happening if the switch and gargoyle are set up in the game as they are supposed to be. I looked at the wiring and the switch is wired the same as all 3 other gargoyle targets, so not an obvious wiring issue.
The distributor I bought the game from looked at the game and came to the same conclusion regarding what was causing the problem, but his fix lasted for only one game, and the issue has returned.
So, is this most likely a bad gargoyle assembly, an indirect grounding/wiring issue, an issue with the node board, or possibly any of these (or something else)?
Has anyone else encountered this problem with a Gargoyle target?

Quoted from iluvak9:

Have seen lots of discussion about not working Gargoyle target, but wondering if I have a unique issue not covered before. I have found this issue in my New In Box that I received last week.
My house left target (left Gargoyle) remains active all the time in test and will not register in the game. This is happening regardless of whether the switch contacts are touching or not touching. I have determined that the L-shaped gargoyle metal cover that sits on and wraps around the gargoyle switch assembly is making contact with the rivet on the back of the switch assembly and, for some unknown reason, this contact is causing the switch to register as active. Since the L shaped cover sits on top of the switch assembly, the target remains active and the gargoyle will not register any hits (won't give credit for hitting the 'g' left gargoyle target). If I block the contact between the rivet and the L-shaped cover, then the switch registers fine, but it is impossible to prevent this contact from happening if the switch and gargoyle are set up in the game as they are supposed to be. I looked at the wiring and the switch is wired the same as all 3 other gargoyle targets, so not an obvious wiring issue.
The distributor I bought the game from looked at the game and came to the same conclusion regarding what was causing the problem, but his fix lasted for only one game, and the issue has returned.
So, is this most likely a bad gargoyle assembly, an indirect grounding/wiring issue, an issue with the node board, or possibly any of these (or something else)?
Has anyone else encountered this problem with a Gargoyle target?