I've put in over 400 games on my premium. Only air balls I get are during multiball. Just from so much going on at once.

While fighting a house, the upper Playfield's 3 targets add time to the house's mode. Before you've hit all three targets the mini-pf left orbit will add to the houses objective. So in stark mode you will add a name to aria's hit list. After you've hit all three targets up there the left mini-pf orbit shot changes to collecting castles. So, you probably collected the stark castle, this is independent of completing the house on the main Playfield.

I don't know what collecting castles does. But it's there for future rule implementation.

Swords are available after completing a house, so probably one for each. The swords unlock the next level of Playfield multiplier, so it maybe only 5

I don't really know. But I've seen the sword values range between 700 thou to 23 mill points.

I also used white behind the drop targets and grey on the upper Playfield.

Yup, I just ordered some, I'll use these until I get the stark rails.
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=1870
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I also ordered a blue start button, blue coin door inserts and blue Playfield inlane guides
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=3202
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I have blue sling rubbers and plastic protectors, also pinball life has shipped my blue inlanes, start button, coindoor inserts and light up flipper buttons. I'm going blue. I might change the plastic protectors to clear though.

I added some blue to my cabinet on my premium. Blue inlane plastics from pinball life. These are much better then the red ones installed at the factory.
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And then on the cabinet I've added blue lit flipper buttons, blue coin door inserts and a blue start button.
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Next will be a blue tournament button

I dunno. International games get them from factory. I doubt it's that hard though. I'll try to follow the wires next time I have the glass off.

The tournament button has a grey-white wire that looks to plug into the cabinet node board beside the start button, I think the ground wire is shared with the start button. Should be a fairly easy install.
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I also don't like it. I don't understand why it needs to be so long?

IKEA has a nice 2 step stool that fits perfectly under the game too. My daughter uses that and it's quick to slide outta the way for when I play

I've been putting off doing my third tear down cleaning and waxing. Might get to it this weekend

I second this. It just seems excessive. My left ramp is the first thing to look dirty.

You can also complete house shots on the upper Playfield. Hit the 3 standup targets, that lights the castle in the mini orbit, hit the mini orbit for the castle that you are in the mode for (bonus at end of ball), then the 3 stand ups change to complete shots for the mode. So you can avoid starting BFTW multiball if needed.

The upper Playfield is very well thought out, and well worth the extra money for added gameplay.

In normal play.
Hit the 3 stand up targets, then a roll over lane to advance toward castle multiball. This raises the single drop target that is blocking the way back up. Knock it down, get up the ramp and repeat the process 3 more times to start castle multiball.

In a fight.
Hit the 3 stand up targets to add 5sec (each) to the fight. Then the left orbit lights castles. Hit this to collect the castle for the mode your fighting. Then the 3 stand up targets become shots toward completion of that mode.

That's about all I know for sure. I think during Blackwall multiball the 3 targets score jackpots. Does anyone know how the mini Playfield is implemented in the other modes like hand of the king or iron throne?

The only problem that I've had with my premium is the single drop target staying up. I've adjusted it a couple times, but never got it just right.

Does anyone have any pointers?

I was able to tweak the orbit diverter so that my orbit shots work regularly. Not all games are affected.
My VUK has been problem free.
The ball falling out of the the throne can be fixed by slightly moving the wire form that drops the ball in.
My single drop target in front of the ramp is finicky, but just needs an adjustment.

Yes, my game has been problem free for well over 1000 games, I'm getting ready to do my 2nd tear down and cleaning.

If the game only receives 1 more code update, then I'd like it to come after the show is finished. I'm in no rush to get a finished game when the story isn't finished yet.

I'd be disappointed if there's not a code update after the show finishes. I'm expecting the show to have a couple plot twists that might influence modes in the finished game.

I love the lighting strobe effect in battle for the wall with the shaker going. .....it's just great.

Wow. That's the first time that I've seen them installed. Think I'll have to order some caps for Christmas.

I just ordered 3 Stark caps and also some armor and inside decals for my premium. Can't wait to get them installed.

Once per ball you get a lift up to the upper Playfield, so if you soft plunge into the pops it will open the diverter and go up to the castle the next time the ball is shot up the right orbit.

Hit 8 gold targets and the diverter will open to lift the ball to the throne for mistery

It will open up for Battle for the wall multiball, sending it to the throne

It will open for extra ball, going to the throne

It will be closed making right orbit shots during most (or all) house battles.

.....I'm probably missing something.

I thought I read it in the got kicks ass thread, but someone discovered a use for castle multiball. Use it to complete the drop targets as much as possible. Build the spinner value up as much a you can, and rip the snot outta the spinner. They said you could get up to 650mill for each rip through the spinner. Way more than any super jackpot shot.

Most conversations are in the GOT kicks ass thread

I argue that the pre/Le has just as much flow. The ramp on the pro travels all the way to the back corner of the Playfield. The pre/Le returns the ball sooner than the pro.

Didn't someone have an issue with a opto wire breaking off and their kicker nor working? Might have been on a pro game though.

If your left orbit shot doesn't work properly, then the best repair has been to enlarge the holes in the mounting plate of the diverter by the up kicker. So that you can move the diverter arm 1/16" closer toward the front of the Playfield.

There is a software update that will help protect the node boards. So update the software.

Some people like to lube up the battering ram to make it an easier shot. (It's very important for multipliers)

The extra plastics are key chains.

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Ya, I've had the game for a year and a half and still haven't been to iron throne. I hear that it's cool though.

Yes it's an opto switch, and that's probably the problem

Line 37 in the switch chart.
Node board 10, connector 15, pins 12 and 14

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Most GoT chit chat happens in the GoT kicks ass thread.

Although mezel mods does have a limited number of textured castle walls. I just ordered one, I'll post pics once they arrive.

These look really great. I'm very happy with them. Unfortunately I probably won't be able to install them right away, but I'll post pics as soon as I can.

Hopefully some day we'll get a side wall and 2 lane guide plastics to match this wall. Then the upper playfield would look more complete

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I got my castle wall, crows, and battering ram installed today. Everything installed easily and looks great. Sorry for the poorly lit photos. If anyone wants other pics let me know. My battering ram feels a bit more stiff, but that should be just an adjustment with the sled under the Playfield. I didn't notice anything rubbing with the new parts.

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thanks. My plan is to have a house Stark LE. I've replaced the inlane guides and start button with blue ones, added beatmaster's stickers and metal pop caps. I've installed stern shaker, art blades and side armor. Among other things.

The swords are actually a set of steel LOTR letter openers, like these. I'm planning to swap them out for a set of GoT ones, but I haven't found a nice set yet. (Although I haven't looked in a while)

ebay.com link: Steel Lord Of The Rings LOTR Letter Opener Set 6Pcs

The crows are ~1/4" thick plastic with stickers on the one side. They look ok, not as good as the other two mods though. I'd prefer a 3D crow, but if would probably be weak in the legs. These should stand up to a light ball hit, but I did put them places that I've never seen Air balls go into.

Could the pinball community freelance his work? Run a Kickstarter, get people to pitch in $100 each for finished code. If there's enough support the game might get finished. Although I'd prefer a year after the show is finished to incorporate the whole GoT story.

Has anything like this happened before?

That's the idea.

I'm pretty sure that this happened to someone else just the other week. (Might be in the GoT kicks ass thread). I thought that the outcome was that they had an issue getting a new screw bit from stern for it, but eventually found a solution. I think the plan was to rivet a new screw onto the end of the guide.

Welcome to the club, great game for your first one. Pinside is full of useful info and many people will help you out; your in the right place.

The manual should have brief descriptions of the adjustments. Your Le should have a paper manual but you can also get it online at stern's website. If you have any questions just ask.

A bunch of people had issues with the elevator, so hopefully someone can suggest a fix. There might be a fix back in this thread or the GoT kicks ass thread. Even making sure you game is level side to side might fix this.

I’m in. Can’t wait.

It should be virtually ready to go out of the box. If you have issues with the left orbit shot, then there are fixes for that. (Drilling out some holes on a mounting plate.) I’d suggest shooter lane protectors. Plastic protectors for inlanes. Set it up to 6.5-7 deg. And that’s it.

I don’t think it’s for a ball guide the only thing back there is the return ramp from the upper playfield. I have this pic from a while ago. You can see the VUK in the top right of the pic. Behind the VUK is covered by the wolf plastic and the ball never goes back there. I can’t remember if the ramp is connected to the back panel or if it goes through the playfield.

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It can come out from the bottom/backplate

I don’t know if there’s an option in the menu to test the topper. It moves at the same time as the playfield dragon. Once connected the node boards update and it just worked for me.

Did you figure out how to connect it up?

I’m not giving up until at least a year after the show concludes. We’ve seen other titles receive a final update years down the road, so there’s a chance.

I don’t need “game of thrones” written on the rule cards.

The title is on the game already.

Are your cards for sale, or for free? If you are selling them, then you probably should not use the HBO or Stern logos. Those logos will be copyrighted or will be trademarks.

I call bull shit. I don’t speak Spanish, but even in English this doesn’t add up.

If you design for yourself, then Why are you so concerned with feedback.
If these are for your game, then why do you need so many designs.
If these are for “free share”. Then why all the water marks.

ZonaArcade doesn’t look like these are just for yourself. There is a zonaarcade Windows app, a Spanish forum, and a web page.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/zonaarcade/9nblggh68cfv?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
https://zonaarcade.forumcommunity.net/m/
http://www.zonaarcade.com

Looking further. I hope these “zone arcade” machines that are for sale are not yours. It would be even harder to believe that the cards are just for you, if these are your sales.
https://videojuegos.mercadolibre.com.ar/flippers-arcade-maquinas/zona-arcade

Mikonos are any of these yours?

It would be cool if you could spend your gold on something special for each house. Maybe a hero with powers, maybe points bonus for a timed while, maybe getting other house powers for the rest of the ball.

Eg, your playing Lannister and you have the ability to spend gold to get the Martel add a ball power for that ball.

Castle multiball and iron throne are the two things I haven’t accomplished yet. I imagine if I focus on castle multiball I could get it.

Again with this bullshit? Where are the comments from the people “waiting to see” your work. As far as I am Concerned these are spam posts. You say these are just for you, you’re not selling these cards with trademarked artwork on them. But why bother to show us that you are using chrome vinyl?

If you are just here bragging about your card design that no one else can have, then please keep these to your other thread and don’t spam this one.

It’s not that I don’t like your design, (I don’t), but I just don’t care about the cards you have in your game.

Search this thread, with posts just made by mikonos. In the last 3 months he’s only posted about his rule cards that no one can have. 8 different versions. 4 times we’ve been reminded that they’re printied on chrome vinyl. When people criticize the card, he attacks their opinions.

Mikonos has added nothing of value to this thread yet, just advertising cards that he claims are not for sale.

Why not just say “ I’m selling an ice dragon shooter rod, check it out” and include a picture, why the extra step for everyone else?

Ya, more and more people are learning enough of the rules to realize how great this game is. Welcome to the club. Let’s hope for a final code released with the finale coming soon.

It's not just the upper play field, it's the VUK the better dragon kickback, better rules for shot layout. It's just all good.

No need to turn it off. Crappy players will get to iron throne more easily, although their score will suffer. Advanced players will have more verity in how they score huge points.

I wonder if the lock bar button changes color to match the power you’ve acquired.

Reason I ask is that I made a custom under cabinet light that changes to match the buttons color. Currently it basically stays the same color as the house you picked at the beginning of the game, I hope it’s a little bit more interactive.

There’s not much under there to get hung up on. My guess would be a wire from the underside of the upper playfield is hanging down and getting in the way. I’d take it off and make sure everything is zip tied tight.

I have one of these installed with a lcd running in xldots mode I think. I chose the lcd because this game has video clips from the show, not animated dots.

I don’t think so, I didn’t see the option in the menu, but I wasn’t looking for it either and passed it by.

Thought I heard you could revert back to old rules, although that might have just been for the action button,and not the castle rewards.

Delete. Dupe post

With the new code.

I think I have 1.26 saved on my pc. I’ll look tonight if I have time.

And you could force them to play different houses in each round of competition. Stark for quarter finals, Baratheon for semi finals and Greyjoy’s for the finals.

Yes. Pretty sure I saw it in the menu now.

I agree. This game has improved a lot with this code update. Hopefully the word will get out and this game will get a little more respect. I think it’s easily a top 25 game.

Yes.

I adjusted the ramp to be low at the vuk and high at the throne, to slow the ball down.

It seems that the problem is too much speed in the ball as it drops onto the throne. however you do it, you just need to slow it a bit so the drop doesn’t bounce out. Play with the ramp, if you can’t get it, add speed bumps on the ramp or a cushion of foam on seat.