That's awsome!

Exciting. I haven't been invoiced yet for #58, but have cleared my work day on the 25th for picking it up in Benton.

A small part of me wonders if I will regret not delaying for the "fixed" hedge multiball playfield, but it is small potatoes in the end.

As a relative newb to owning games, and paying this much attention to inserts, are the traditionally a standard set if shapes, that are used across the board, or are custom ones common?

#58 invoiced and paid.

Great pics. Nice gaming space!

Nope on 58. But was just invoiced on Friday, so 1.5 days later seems early to me. I will be calling tomorrow to check on my ability to pick up on Monday, as I am heading to Benton after a work conference in Indy on Sunday. At least that is the current plan.

Number 58 is finished and ready to be picked up. Will be heading to Benton on Sunday night to pick up on Monday. Boo yah.

Definitely more than 5 games a week.

Why would people selling their game before they even have it make purchasing seem like a mistake? Wouldn't playing it help inform your decision more?
Seems like a lot of speculation to me.

On my way home from Benton. The night #58 came home. Morgan was great and gave me a tour.

PXL_20211025_142318498.MP (resized).jpg

PXL_20211025_142330944.MP (resized).jpg

Due to lack of muscle help, have to leave Halloween CE 58 in the van tonight, take it to work with me tomorrow, and then unload and setup tomorrow. Maybe better for sleeping tonight, as I might stay up too late playing if it were set up tonight.

Love the game room. Shame to have that sweet side are be hidden though for Halloween.

Do I need to place this extra mylar now, or is it for future use?

Has anyone dared load Ultraman code onto their Halloween or vice versa? Also, is this kind of talk ok?

Ah, I missed this being stated somewhere. I am mainly wondering so I can maybe make Halloween a little more kid friendly for my boys. My wife was getting a little nervous because she knows they well want to play it, after seeing it for the first time last night.

It seems to be that they made 50 Halloween and 50 Ultraman. Then the previously stated ratio was going into effect.

I will be contacting Spooky on Monday, but thought some people here may have thoughts.

Anybody else get a ball stuck here on the top playfield?

PXL_20211030_211331163.MP (resized).jpg

And then I am having these weird issues with the drop down targets on each upper playfield, where they just pop up and down over and over. The sanitarium one, keeps the ball from popping up, and I have to reset the game. The top playfield one will eventually stop on its own.

Called Customer Service about my issues, and AJ was responsive and helpful. I think my drop Target issues were a combination of wingnut/bolts that had fallen out of place, and a loose connector (someone here suggested that too.) I bent the metal guide where I was getting a ball stuck on the house playfield. I think this has fixed that, but still not 100 percent.

I also just updated the code to the one posted last night without issue.

I am a pinball fan turned recent hobbiest. This is my first NIB machine, and only my second total machine. I am having a blast with it so far. No regrets here.

Could someone who has done the addition of the zip tie ends to stop the glass rattle post a pic or two?

Thanks!

Playing it last night on the new code, it seemed like the knives were there to keep count of the shots you needed to complete modes. It was helpful I thought.

There is also a Laurie's Health bar and Michael's Health bar that shows up over the house mode. Although it is a little buggy, because once it shows up, it stays on the display until a new game starts.

I was able to see the new kid Michael Clown Costume clip by hitting the super secret skill shot too.

Caught the Benton shout out on a call out, and also a funny reference to Michael being taught to drive in the asylum.

The high score on the Code before the most recent update was like 48 million, but that included some ramp spamming, which is now fixed.

I didn't love some of the animations before I got the game home, but also wasn't losing my mind about them either. I have to say, they have either improved, or I don't notice them as much because of gameplay, because they seem a lot better to me, and pretty appropriate. They certainly can't just repeat movie clips constantly, so it seems necessary.

Should I be reporting bugs in the code (bugs in Bug's code.....huhuhuh) to Spooky?

I have found that mode selection can be activated as the third ball drains, and then gets stuck in that mode selection/mode forcing a reset.

I am finding the shot up the stair ramp in the top playfield pretty hard to hit. Anybody with game agree, or do I just need to up my skills?

Gotta keep practicing then.

I am also getting a new stuck ball. Right behind the drop Target of the sanitarium when it is down. Will be calling service again tomorrow. The good thing about all this tweaking, is it is getting me used to messing around under the playfield.

Right orbit is tough, as is Judith Myers.

You mean the ramp on the House upper playfield, that you can nail every time?

I guess I still get excited to be on those upper playfields. I am able to control the shots on the sanitarium one pretty well, but have a bit to go on the other.

Enjoying this shot talk btw, instead of code drama.

I can hit the middle ramp to get to the upper playfield no prob. I am taking the ramp that is on the upper playfield, to take it over to the "Micheal Balcony" that is tough to hit.

Everyone, I have accomplished a life achievement. I have seen nudity on a pinball machine.

Finally got that upper playfield shot to go across the balcony, and luckily during Bob and Lynda's demise mode.

I am having to nudge to the left as the ball comes around the orbit towards the flipper, and then as other have said, flip when the ball is just at the tip of the flipper. I think I have some more adjusting to do on the metal if that orbit to get it to flow better, and I got another stuck ball there today too.

I am a total newb to tweaking pins, but I would try to just tighten them lightly first.

As far as lifting the playfield, it is just like any other pin. Lots of YouTube videos have helped me.

Gotcha. Not sure about that. I would be calling service about it.

Damn, would love to find a premium anywhere. Got into buying pins too late for that.

At least I was able to get on the Halloween train.

You can also call.

This happened to me, where one of the pumpkin slices was off, but we found the orange connection pieces in the box, might take a look.

This. It is also a quick nipple too, doesn't linger.

Same. Mentioned it in a separate service email and have a package arriving today.

How did you adjust this switch on the second/sanitarium playfield?

Also, what was happening that made you have to adjust it? I am thinking I need to as well.

This is my first NIB game. The art blades seem to be a nice, scuff resistant material. Is this unique to Spooky, or is it industry standard?

Where is the best place to find these? I am hitting a wall doing a generic search at some pinball supplies websites. Might be searching the wrong terms though.

Ah, right on. I was searching "art blades protector." Appreciate it.

As far as not needing them. Being a newb, I don't mind investing in them, since I haven't put the playfield up and down a thousand times yet. So I am sure I am at a higher risk than most.

This makes sense, but I was able to use the extender to update mine to 1.02 before.

Right. Just giving a data point. Looking forward to 1.03.

In my Halloween as well. Great and cheap addition.

I haven't gone to install mine yet, but how many screws are needed to put it in? Mine came with 5, but it only seemingly needs 2.

I bet it has the new one. Thought I saw another recently delivered with it on already.

Oooh, I need to try this. I have been too focused on the "Dirty Pool Shot" skill shot for the highest point value. I am pretty reliable on that thought.

My two hardest shots at this point are the left orbit and the lowest Michael Myers Hedge.

I will take any tips for those.

I have loved playing mine. It is a real, "just one more game," situation whenever I do. Shots are fun. Call outs are great (especially about Lonnie....haha). I think the animations have come a long way and look cool. Movie clips are good. Can't wait for more of the code to be implemented.

I understand what you mean about the House Attack mode, but with Sanitarium, I thought if you get the multiball going, it ends that mode. Am I remembering incorrectly?

Can you load previous code versions? Or is it like most things, only can go to a higher number?

Hoping for maybe a code bump this weekend to 1.03......

I would normally agree, but 1.03 has been shipping on the new machines.

Great news on the update. Getting to the point where I can start to progress through modes skill wise, and the bugs are getting in the way a bit. Looking forward to it.

I have had this happen to me as well. Have contacted support about it. They recommended bending the metal ball guide there to help. I did this, and thought I had fixed it, but will still do it. I am at 6.5 incline. I also saw the Spooky Boys at Pincinnati tonight, and they mentioned bending it more than I had. I haven't done it yet, but they said pretty much make that a straight line towards that post.

Were you playing on 1.04 or 1.04a?

In Death in the Driver's Seat, my right orbit isn't registering. I saw yours was. Did a switch test and seems fine. I am on 1.04.

I will update to 4a just to make sure. I am admittedly a pinball newb, but I went into the switch test today, And rolled a ball around that orbit, and it seemed to register. I will call tech support tomorrow too if it doesn't get sorted.

Wouldn't be too bad if that particular mode didn't get started on it's own so often at this point in the code.

Thinking you are right. There must be space for the ball not to hit the second switch, going either way, if the velocity and/or angle isn't there.

Being new to pinball owning, what is the adjustment I need to make? If too much to type out, I can research on my own.

I haven't had the first problem.
Someone said they think autostarting the lowest Pumpkin mode (usually Death in the Driver's Seat), is a feature currently. Not sure, would need Bug or Spooky to confirm though.

What scores are people posting?

I would say that I can regularly hit the middle ramp shot from the right flipper. Not super easy, but very repeatable.

Same. I can flip it up sometimes though.

I see what you did there....

Mine don't drop with a solid hit sometimes. I will need to look into this.

I believe the place the ball gets stuck on the upper playfield that is being mentioned (at least for me), it where you are setting it in the video. Right at that post to the left of the flipper. I have tried to bend that metal, but not quite like you mentioned, so that is a good tip.

When I have some time, I look forward to trying some of the other things you mentioned (spinner position, flipper position, etc) as well. Thanks a lot!

You can regain life for Laurie during house mode by hitting the targets.

Yes, happening for everyone I believe.

Played a good 2-3 hours on the newest code last night. Hadn't played for a couple of months due to studying for a professional exam. Man, this pin was kicking my butt since I was so out of practice. I steadily was getting the muscle memory for the shots again though. Got Jack O Latern multiball a couple of times. The new code is really improved, as others have said.

I also rebalanced it and adjusted the "House" playfield as per the posted youtube video, and it is shooting a lot better. Might still need some tweaks.

That right orbit is still a bitch, but can hit it sometimes.

I installed the knife shooter rod. Looks great, but a little rough on my hands playing that long. I might round off the edges to make them smooth. Any others think this too, or do I just have delicate baby hands?

I bent mine a little, to hit the switch with less pressure, and it helped a lot too.

Check this video:

I can hit the right orbit with much more consistency if I trap the ball on the left flipper and then try to hit it, versus an "on the fly" hit.

You can request the Spooky team to sign the backbox. My machine was an early one, so they are just on the wood of the backbox, but is looks like they started doing these stickers instead.

I was able to tighten them by a couple of loops, and have had more consistent drop target hits since then. CE #58. Wasn't difficult. Needle nose pliers for the win.

Can any one chip in about removing and replacing the armor on a butter cab? Just want to make sure there isn't anything I should know about it before going for it. Would had to ruin that sweet sweet finish.

That is not the case. The nipple flash seen is what is in the movie. I think some people think there is more than that from memory, but when you go back and watch the actual film, that is all there is.

Love completing this mode though. Very challenging but fun.

Would any of you with a Butter Cab risk taking your machine to a show? I would like to share my Halloween at the Louisville Arcade Expo, but its a beautiful shiny butter cab.