BSD is really similar. It's simple and a lot of fun. They both give you that "just one more game" feeling.

Usually a later version ROM would be better, but it's not necessarily true for getaway. They all have different bugs in them. I use L-1 for the lower free ride time. I haven't noticed too many bugs with it. On occasion after you finish red line mania the first orbit won't give you rpms. Here's a copied list I found in an old post. I don't know if it's completely accurate.

ROM REVISION ........................................... L1 L2 L5
Supercharger driver can fail when
more than 1 ball in supercharger.....................Y N N
2 state flippers ........................................... N N Y
Run The RED LIGHT display mode ............ .......Y Y N
Secret mania bug with forgotten ball-locks ......Y Y N
Endless multiball (FREE RIDE BUG) ....................? Y N
Red light mania to normal multiball shift bug ....N N Y
Multiple balls released from lock multi player) ........? N Y
Extra ball in video mode ....................Y. Y Y
Display Flicker in Supercharge Mode ...................Y N N
Supercharger raise and enable 1-2-3 ..................N Y Y
Supercharger enabled with 3 loops ...................Y N N
Standard generous free ride time ..................N Y Y

With L-1 I haven't had multiple balls releases or endless multiball ever happen

I've never had the supercharger fail with more than 1 ball in it either. I've jumped plenty into the backbox from collisions though

Does anyone have custom cards for their getaway?

I've heard "Damn they're shooting at us" during multiball using L-1. There's a lot of call outs on that list I've never heard. I wouldn't be surprised if they were added in later revisions.

The call outs change after the first multiball as well. Some of those might be further into the game than I've been. For example the 4th locked ball says "this time were going to nail that dirtbag"

I like the red leds around the speakers. Looks nice.

Do you get extra points for getting 3 in the supercharger at once?

I only put 1 in there on purpose, because they can fly under the table if they collide

You could ask PPS if they found any in the pile of playfields he just went through. If he does have one, look really carefully at the pics he sends you. The quotes I recieved for other games were way too high for the quality of the playfields he had. One even had drill holes through the right inlane.

Did you use a magnet to attach that?

The only getaway specific problems I can think of are;
Make sure the supercharger works at the right speed and the ball diverter attached to it works as intended.
Make sure the Mars lamp turns on and rotates. This motor breaks a lot. $40 for a new one.

Edit: dmacy beat me to it

The number of loops is probably because you're using a different rom than the video. I have L-1 and it always does 3 the first time then 5,7 etc. L-2 is different. I think it does a random number each time. I'm assuming other roms have different loop settings as well.
As far as the supercharger speed I would go into test mode and try the sc time test and check how fast it's going. Mine starts at about 115 for the first couple laps then slows to 80. It's possible 1 of the magnets isn't working if yours is much slower.

How many times could this have happened to you?

I really like L-1. It seems like it has less bugs than other versions. The varying supercharger amounts in L-2 is better, but other than that I don't see any benefit to go with L-2

Hopefully someone with L-2 can help you out. I'm interested to see if it is a bug or not.

Im looking for a NOS or repro getaway playfield. If you have one shoot me a pm. Thanks!

What rom are you using? I could be wrong, but I believe L-1 doesn't support the 2 stage flipper.

Somewhere in this thread they discuss the different code updates. Check that out before you decide to switch to L-5. This is one of the rare games where later code isn't necessarily better. Each version has its own bugs.

What’s the going rate range for a getaway?
I’m thinking about parting with mine, but I haven’t watched the market on this game.

Should be working for you. I have L-1 installed and can rev from either flipper when the ball is in the trough ready to go.

I ordered a new playfield. My old playfield has some insert wear, but that’s it.
Am I crazy? If you are doing a swap, or have done one, can you post pics of your old playfield? I’d love to see how much wear you guys have on yours.

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It sounds like your flippers need to be rebuilt. You should be able to make that shot from a trapped ball

Thanks superbee. Has there been any resolution to your playfield issue?

Wow, 6 months? Is that really necessary? Is there a recommended way to store it in the interim?

Curious. If mustangpaul’s has sunken inserts and superbee has raised inserts. Maybe it’s how it’s stored while the clear is curing?

Was yours stored upside down or tilted forward by chance superbee?

You can use either. It will just have a little different feel to the flipper. I prefer not having a spring in the flipper buttons. If you buy ones with a spring, you can always pop them out if you don’t like the feel.

I have FL11629 for both main flippers and FL11630 for the upper flipper

That plastic came with the CPR reproduction set. It was a stainless plate from the factory.

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Is this the one you’re lokkkg for?

I would love that supercharger sticker without “The Getaway” written on it.

That might be from a fish tales. I remember mine having over 30 bulbs in the back box.

I’m looking for this turbo boost plastic. Does anyone have one in good shape that they would like to sell?

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See if you can adjust this metal bracket. I believe it is sticking out a little on the left side. It should be parallel with the plastic above it. The ball may be hitting the edge and putting it back in the hole.

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Put a ball in there with the game on and it should try to kick it out. You might be able to see what’s going on

Definitely! SUPERBEE brings a great attitude to this thread. I wish there were more people just like him here on pinside.

I’m second guessing restoring my HS2. I have a repro playfield and a cpr plastic set that I’m considering trading toward a game instead.
Will trade for anything on my wishlist, and other games +/- cash

Yes, if you shoot the right orbit, the ball should return to the left flipper. Left orbit should return to the right flipper

I would definitely pull the ball guide and make sure the ball can go down to the left flipper. If there is a lip at the end, like you’re saying, I would file it down until it’s gone.
If the ball isn’t returning to the correct flipper you’re going to miss out on the flow that everyone loves

Have you made sure it is the dmd and not the power supply to the dmd or bad ribbon cable?

I use L-1 and have never seen a bug in thousands of games. The main reason I prefer L-1 to the other versions because the ball save timer is much shorter. You can still get 1 free RPM, MAYBE 2. But you cannot exploit it like other versions.

I removed the Mylar from my diamond plate pf easily with the freeze method.