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You kinky Bastard I like the cut of your jib
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Quoted from Lopa:Wooo! Just got my butter/no butter email (I went butter).
Game # 168
Quoted from iceman44:Anybody know what # they are up to now?
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Quoted from SpaceFury:#108 delivered today. Has anyone else had a problem getting the glass back in? My glass will hit the stop on the left side before the right side about 1/4 inch. The lockdown bar will run into the bottom of the glass and not go all the way down. I am no sure how they got the glass in. I have measured both pieces of wood were the glass stops at the top and both are the same. I have measured down from the stops to the lockdown bar bracket and both are the same. There is no resistance when sliding the glass in. You can definitely tell when sliding the glass in the left side always goes ahead of the right side like the glass is going in cockeyed? I removed the trim piece to get a better picture and check to see if anything was stuck in there. Any ideas?[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
Its not the ol "push the glass down to get it in the top" situation?
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Quoted from McIntyre905:I didn't even do anything just lifted the playfield up to look at a switch and when I put it back down and played the auto doesn't work anymore
If the machine was on and that coil touched metal, that isn't good
Quoted from mpdpvdpin:The code IS being worked on and it certainly won’t become any worse...
Doesn't mean it will get significantly better, plus it can always add bugs which it seems to already have.
That's been going on for years though.
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Quoted from mrclean:What's the latest number asked for by Spooky to be payed in full ? Based on 315, looks like I should have my game by March / April at the latest.
Does it change due to Distro or website buy? I thought i just saw someone recently that hadn't reviewed 220 from a distro?
Quoted from Cheeks:It sucks, but this is the worst scoop I've ever seen.
Wow, that's not good to hear. Hope it's not worse than Rush with factory shitscoop 
Quoted from Lostcause:...but the sim hole was terrible until....
Ahhh gotcha the sim card shot...yeah for sure worst designed shot ever. And like Rush JJP used their own fake ass garbage Cliffy knock offs.
Quoted from pinmatic:Is the powder coating a problem?
Been mentioned a few times at least.
Quoted from pinmatic:Does this mean that we have to get butter to avoid problems with the paint?
Don't get scared into up-charges!
Quoted from McIntyre905:Alright so I got my new drop target springs. Anyone have any good videos on how to switch them lol
Take a look, shouldn't be too rough.
Sometimes long needlenose plyers csn help if its tough to get your fingers in there
Quoted from McIntyre905:Question is this wear normal for pinball games? How can I make this not look like shit lol it's kinda all a look at now
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That does look like shit.
But I guess its just mylar over a protector. Is there even any wear on it? Its just the mylar thats blown out...guess yiu could take it off and find out what happens.
Quoted from mpdpvdpin:It is only there to PROTECT the scoop in the wooden playfield itself. Be GLAD it took hits. I can’t believe I was downvoted for this, get real haha. It’s a replaceable part!.
Downvoted becasue you've come up with an alternate reality that scoop protecters are wearing & throw away parts; which outside of 2 times I can think of is just not true. Many of us have had Cliffys on our machines for over a decade and they are not damaged and thousands of plays, tens of thousands of hits.
Rush looks like shit and is using garbage parts, not OK. That's not the norm
Quoted from McIntyre905:Alright so it broke. I'm assuming playing like this is not a good idea and I should wait til I get a replacement? Hopefully from spooky just waiting for a reply back
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It doesn't matter playing it but unless there's a software adjustment it won't think the drops have all been knocked down
Quoted from Rdoyle1978:It's the "RUSH" episode. I don't listen to this podcast often, but this particular review came off as pretty ignorant.
When they were talking aboot how good Rush was? Seemed ill informed to me as well
Quoted from Rdoyle1978:To be clear, I meant specifically the Halloween segment lol
I think it seemed to be angled a lot at poor communication to the player and a wide section of it to newbs; which can be fair.
Hebrelates it to GNR which I agree with is a total mess walking up to it
Quoted from McIntyre905:So change out my first drop target looked like I did everything right but it's not registering when it's going down. I emailed spooky support but hoping I can get a faster response here lol
Drop target goes down and activates a switch. Don;t have it so don;t know if it's an opto of physical switch, but get in there and look to see what it does when it's dropped, and what it's not doing that the others are.
Quoted from McIntyre905:So when I took the old one out there was a tab and the back that was painted black so I used a black marker and did the same thing to the new one. Do you think it's not dark Enough to hit the sensor?
Make sure to check it's the same length and everything and should be breaking the opto. Also test the opto it's and make sure it's working.
Quoted from Bobbydevil:I'm 364... and haven't heard anything at all. .
Quoted from Mjlanham16:I’m #365 and also haven’t heard anything.
Quoted from Morgoth00:#414 invoice went out on 3/9.
Must be a big run for distros?
Quoted from PDX-Mike:Direct order from Spooky #489...
Quoted from PDX-Mike:.. Morgan emailed me yesterday along with what looks to be about 30 others...
489 or 389? 
Quoted from finnflash:I didnt think you bought from Spooky directly, so it may not be them giving you problems.
Spooky just notified the 350-400 group i believe, I believe anything else is distros and has nothing to do with Spooky
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Quoted from JvdS:So this group discusses numbers and leadtimes, nice…..getting bored…..
Anybody has something nice to say or show?
No, everyone is trying to figure out when they will get their machine by which # they have
Quoted from Pinman502:Isn’t it also foolish to take nonrefundable deposits...
Seems smart for them eh?
Quoted from Pinman502:... I am excited to see what their Build quality and gameplay is like however with so much controversy surrounding this game since day one and there is not a ...
Yeah, this is what pre ordering a machine is.
Quoted from jakedistel:Absolutely agree. Hoping that more folks start to rate this game that have a real appreciation for it, especially after the new code. I hate to see it sitting at number 66 in the top 100 machines. It deserves to be much higher when you consider a lot of the 65 games that come before it. Not a great pinball player myself, but I know a few who are. This game is hitting all the right notes for even those players that can accomplish much more than I can. Definite keeper in our small 3 game collection.
This is the problem with releasing games lacking code; it has the ability to turn people off.
Quoted from Ty-Arnold:People selling spots for a big loss is a little concerning. I have never seen it before. Do that many people really think the game is that bad? You would think 1000 off a game would fly off the shelves.
More like unknown amount of time to wait; thats the biggest thing.
Quoted from manadams:What game has been complete at launch from any manufacturer? Some have been farther along than others but not complete.
You can nitpick all you want, but very early code just doesn't go over well and never has; Hell Xmen never recovered.
Good chunk of people are going to enjoy the ride and a good chunk will not. There isn't a right and wrong side.
Quoted from mpdpvdpin:350 million is low on GZ
Quoted from BallyKISS1978:... and I still suck lol.
Quoted from Roostking:Did they say when you might receive it? Looks like we are a little ahead of that schedule posted above.
I think its impossible to tell due to the numbers not shipping in order; which sort of ruins the point of numbers being involved
209 was 6 weeks behind that list, but 298 came weeks before that
Quoted from Jediturtle:...logistically it would be almost impossible to finish and ship them from the first...
*Grumble* Fair points.
Quoted from Jediturtle:... There isn't some tin foil hat conspiracy going on to hold certain numbers back on purpose.
Don't strawman it up at the end No one has mentioned anything weird; just a simple question on numbering.
Quoted from Capn12:One side point I never mentioned since I got my game a month plus ago…..my topper moves counter clockwise, seems like it’s backwards for sure. Anyone else have that?
Well a simple motor will run in reverse if wired in reverse
Quoted from John_C:Well, that's what I assumed ...
Try this for test. I'm trying to find some posts I thought I remembered aboot right orbit switch issues.
Quoted from lpeters82:It certainly wouldn't hurt, but I would double check that you are doing the following.
1) Start one of the Pumpkin Modes.
2) I'd pick Death in the Driver's Seat, since it requires you to shoot the orbits. Might as well test them while in the mode.
3) Complete your combos and then shoot the right scoop to end the mode.
4) From this point, as long as you do not have any other modes running, a shot around either orbit should raise the drop targets.
He's some discussion...don;t know if it helps.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/halloween-owners-threadhes-coming-home/page/89#post-6840149
Quoted from BallyKISS1978:Anyone else having issues with the right orbit shot not registering...
Another "common" issue yes.
Quoted from SpookyLuke:Should be able to just give the switch a little tweak to be more sensitive. Bend it slightly so it's on a hair trigger and you should be back in action
Quoted from Rdoyle1978:Interesting point about HWN and the "scary pin" idea. What games do you feel accurately set this sense of scariness?
I wish i was 11 again and could get scared playing a pinball machine.
Ahhh...stronger weed; got it 
Quoted from ultimategameroom:Nitro had me confirm no butter cabinet last week and requested balance paid in full today because my machine #539 is “on the line”. Approx how long have owners waited from this point until the machine was delivered to them?
Just under a month from Spooky, dont know aboot distros
Quoted from Jakers:I think it's automatically lit at the scoop after you play 3 modes.
Yeah all games wouldn't have completed more than 1 mode. Machine was having a Drop target problem (dot) so must have been strange confluence of things.
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:That isn’t normal. Corrupt code? I would contact Spooky for the reload procedure if you haven’t already.
It was fixed by rebooting 
Those games were also throwing an error dot for bad drop target (at least) for some reason.
Quoted from Mkvgti:Can any current owners provide some wisdom - is the $1k upgrade worth it for a darker themed cab?
Is it going to be sitting in the middle of a room and showcased? Then maybe. 1K is a no brainer no for my tax bracket though - ymmv
Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:Well, that was an interesting video. Spooky's code is now actually pretty good on the surface. The problems always seem to arrive when modes are stacked. I'm sure they will get a handle on it eventually. The code will "dead end" when it is being presented with multiple scenarios (the game doesn't know what to do so it kinda freaks out). Usually this means sacrificing a ball to regain code logic.
I honestly think, no hyperbole or tears , it has had to be rebooted 50% of the times its been powered on to play correctly.
Quoted from Jediturtle:Yikes. Yeah that isn't a normal bug. I'm afraid there is something more going on with your machine. I would try a new code image install first. (sorry if that's already been discussed)
Haven't looked into much yet, been real busy and just catching a game here and there. Was waiting to get a good grasp/list/inspecting on issues before contacting them.
Thanks.
EDIT: Was planning on software update before anything anyway.
Quoted from BriannaWu:I feel like we’re all so focused on quality control issues (which is fair. My machine crashed four times today) that we’re not talking about what a great piece of game design this is.
Well it's hard to when you can't really play it.
Quoted from TheLaw:Upper flipper not working, reboot.
Simple flipper switch adjustment cleared it up.
Quoted from TheLaw:... Might have something to do with pitch? I'll measure mine tongihty.
I'm high at around 8.2
EDIT: Took a good night of tinkering and 4+ re-installs but I think i got her running pretty well for now. Phew
Quoted from SLRage:...but because it was Butter the game was seriously protected with moving blankets/ foam etc. so "physically" the game arrived perfect.
Well I didn't get any moving blankets but non-butter arrived cosmetically fine as well
Initial thoughts are It plays like a real pinball machine, so that's good. Def need some work, eXpecially in mode stacking, but it's pretty damn fun. I'm impressed.
Quoted from tp:Metal in inlanes not closing all the way creating ball trap.
Upper playfield flipper works in test mode, but never in game.
Anyone?
Check double leaf flipper switch, most likely not hitting second leaf
Switch test should show both flippers.
Quoted from Medisinyl:He was joking. Michael Jackson had a monkey/chimp named Bubbles
Not everyone knows that either you smart ass!!!
Quoted from tp:Yea, it's all fun and games til you plug it in. Then it's like you went back to work for some overtime you never asked for or wanted and on top of it don't expect to be paid. Maybe the boys from spooky pinball can drive up from pinfest next week and finish building my games as their nice to look at but completely unplayable. I'll do my best to refrain from here on out but its obvious NO ONE TESTED EITHER OF MY GAMES BEFORE SHIPPING.
F_N FACT!
Did you check that flipper switch stack?
Quoted from DeathHimself:... Halloween is more of once you start a mode another will not until you finish the mode you started...
Actually it's more of a start a mode and
Then stack it with another mode because there is almost no way to not start 2 modes
then it only shows you one mode so you don't know whats happening in the other
This is the major problem with thr game for me. Its the 70s after all...split screen that shit
Quoted from Pinman502:I know everyone says this game is going to be great but I’m seriously having my doubts. Every podcast I listen to and every stream I watch when people bring up this game they have nothing good to say.
Its a mixed bag now but it has some really good things going for it.
The pumpkin modes are actually really varied, unique, and fun.
There is a lot of negative shots in the game you need to avoid, which is another cool feature.
Nice risk/reward/rpg elements with spending earned blood droplets for bonii/improvements
Tight fast little layout that packs a lot of stuff in.
There's still a lot of things to work on, and they csn probably fix most of them. Hopefully
Quoted from GorillaBiscuits:Set up #410 yesterday and I'm gonna have to eat some crow regarding my initial worries about NIB issues.
Played a solid 20 games or so and everything worked perfectly. All the upper PF's work great... no hangups... no weird flipper stuff... no crashes... the topper works... came with knife shooter and a fully lit Hedge Multiball insert... lifters work great... both ramps are easy to hit... Michael figures work great... all I had to do was level, add balls and play.
Liking the variety of the modes (they make you shoot all over the playfield) and interesting ball paths. Lighting, ambience, and a lot of the sound is top notch. Game looks/feels sturdy and very well built. Looks great in person, really nice detailing on the upper playfields.
Audio levels still need some love for sure, Fear the Reaper came on and I could barely hear it... some audio clips get cut off mid-word... but confident that'll all get polished once the content is all in place.
Looking forward to future updates, and again just wanted to share a positive unboxing experience and say cheers to Spooky on sending me a fun and solid playing game.
Lastly, the fine folks at Buffalo Pinball will be streaming this at my place on the Bro Show™ tomorrow at 8pm btw if you'd like to see it in action btw!
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Did you update and make sure you're on the new 'b' code? That can clear up audio issues...among other things.
Quoted from DeathHimself:I know for sure when mine was delivered a week ago #335, it did indeed have 1.06b installed.
I was 369 9 days ago and either mine wasn't updated, or the code was very corrupt.
After updating I can't recall having any audio issue; so at least its an option to check if the problem persists
Quoted from John_C:Powder-coating, by definition, is more resistant to damage caused by impact, moisture, chemicals, ultraviolet light, and other extreme weather conditions. In turn, this reduces the risk of scratches, chipping, abrasions, corrosion, fading, and other wear issues.
Well now this is getting interesting. So this isn't powder coat?
Quoted from Oneangrymo:First setting to be adjusted : Adult to "on"
Haven't seen anything that interesting with it turned to on
Second setting is light strip power power way down; although it doesn't seem to make a diff'rence
Quoted from insight75:Lies!!!
When do I hear "don't fear the reaper"? If I have to complete more than one mode I'm doomed. I suck pretty bad.
Jack O' Lantern MB which I believe is after 3 Modes? It says on the screen when picking a mode on the right.
Don;t know if adult mode is coded?
Quoted from insight75:Thought you were making a joke.... I know I've seen some boobage during one of the modes. I didnt' think that would happen without enabling adult mode.
Huh...I've been looking for it in Bob & Linda and haven;t seen it yet. Probably another mode running screwing things up per usual.
Quoted from mpdpvdpin:You have to beat the mode to see it. Your prob too busy trying too peep titties to complete the mode successfully haha.
Ha, sd far as I know it end on the scoop (?) which I have done a few time and haven't seen it.
I assumed it would come after the crossover shot when held my magnet but not there either. Guess ill just play more.
Quoted from Mudflaps:Adult mode = Lynda flashes her hoots.
Once you’re clear of the upper playfield, you’ll need to complete some standups and the ramp. She’ll do her thing once you complete the second to last shot.
If you’re busy trying not to die, the associated callout is, “See anything you like?”
Great mode
Sorry read your post after, thanks!
Quoted from gameroompinball:This is my 1st spooky game. Is there something I should be doing differently? Any help would be appreciated. Thx
Go to the site and download the newest update and reinstall code.
Quoted from Slog8484:When I get the ball up there it seems like it only registers that I am hitting the flipper some of the time.
Open the cabinet and look at the right flipper switch stack. The second leaf needs to be bent closer to the first leaf so the button activates both when pressed
Quoted from TheFamilyArcade:So, do new Spooky pinballs get thrown away or are they usable?
And if I do need new ones, does Halloween have magnets? Or are Silver Jets an option?
There is a magnet...not overly used
I just used the Spooky balls, already a bunch of playmates on my PF *ballmarks*
Quoted from mrclean:Is this a programming bug ? Very odd I NEVER saw "Jack-O-Lantern" multiball mode ever on my first roughly 30-50 games. Now that's the first & ONLY mode every time that starts when shooting the pumpkin scoop. I can't seem to trigger any of the other main modes "drivers seat, bob & lynda" etc any more ? I think this is running 1.06b. The other sub modes / sanitarium / hedge multiball all work as they should.
This happened to me once as well and I reinstalled the code which fixed it.
For me I could start modes, but targets
Would not register during them
Quoted from TheFamilyArcade:So you reco not using stock balls?
I'm using the balls that came with it yes
Quoted from Geeterman1:I considered it but am afraid/intimidated of flinging the stock spring off and not being able to get a new one on.
Don't worry. It's an imperfect world and springs fall out all the time. Its not that hard, just look to see how its down on like parts and replicate
Believe me we all started just learning a little bit here & there
Quoted from IVPinball:How are people's experiences with Spooky's service department? I've been waiting for a week, but no response to my issues and questions email. They were mighty quick when I indicated I wanted to buy a Halloween, not so much now that I've paid for it.
Telephone
EDIT: Ordering a Halloween was quick?! I found it horrendously slow
Quoted from TheFamilyArcade:Halloween is so refreshing. It’s not the rinse and repeat comic book “battles” that so many games are reduced to nowadays.
The modes are interesting but the sanitarium & house battles are so far very rinse & repeat.
Quoted from SLRage:Okay guys I know I’m doing something dumb but every time I try and install the update I get this screen. Instead of updating the code it is downloading a log on the usb. What on Earth am I doing wrong? Thanks in Advance
With just the 1 file on drive it should say "Finished updating - restart." The only thing I've seen about logs is after updating it creates a log file on the thumbdrive. Sure you had the correct update file? Wouldn;t it be nive if they were numbered?
Quoted from Lpilot1:What size balls are in this game? I’d like to order some carbon steel ones from Ball Baron.
I probably wouldn't go Carbon myself if you don't have to; There isn't a lot of magnet usage.
Don;t know if anyone else can chime in with their experiences.
Quoted from Lpilot1:Has anyone upgraded their display screen and protector with the IPS one from Pinball Mod? Is it worth the $245?
Can't believe it would be. Did you change the settings that are listed in this thread? For sure helps a lot. Couple at the bottom of this link
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/halloween-owners-threadhes-coming-home?tq=contrast&tu=
Quoted from DodgeThatOne:Hi fellow pinball enthusiasts and Halloween aficionados,
I was just wondering if someone who ordered a standard edition trough nitropinball had received any news or number infos for their game since the preorder nearly a year ago?
I was under the impression that I will only be contacted once the game is ready to ship (in the first quarter of 2023 I guess), but I was curious if some people have had any follow-up.
Cheeers,
Chris
I would think it's normal not to hear anything until it is being built. I didn't go thru a distro but I imagine they get contacted roughly the same time as a direct buyer would.
Quoted from Agent_Hero:How is it compared to Alien? I would think Alien is a bit smoother since those orbits were as smooth as any game I've ever played.
I find it a much much better shooting game than Alien.
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Quoted from Calfdemon:It was 1.08 and was released a few days ago...
Awesome thanks.
Once again if spooky could put a date on the code @ website that would be helpfull.
Quoted from mpdpvdpin:Had anyone tested the bug where the game freezes if you tilt on ball 3? It was apparently corrected in this last update. That was the one thing preventing me from putting mine on location (I havnt updated the code yet)
I'll rough mine up tonighty
Quoted from mpdpvdpin:Had anyone tested the bug where the game freezes if you tilt on ball 3? It was apparently corrected in this last update. That was the one thing preventing me from putting mine on location (I havnt updated the code yet)
Tested & Works fine.
Quoted from Charger68:Anyone having issue with Judith Meyer drop staying down. Drop works up and down in test but stays down during gameplay
Huh. Just played a couple games and personally didn't have any. Not a big sample size though
Quoted from lpeters82:Those experiencing the issue with the upper flipper suddenly stopping, are you sure you aren't just running out of Laurie's health? When her health runs out, either from timing out (-1% per second) or hitting the red drop target (-10% per hit) the flippers will stop working and the mode fails. I have not come across another issue, but I'll keep an eye out as I'm testing.
Since her health goes down so slowly I'd be more inclined to think poor flipper gapping if it happens a lot; which mine had issues with.
I HAVE also experienced this problem a time or 2 on old & new code though.
Quoted from Pinkitten:...which feels like a lot. It would be awesome if a setting allowed that to either carry over or be adjustable.
Unlimited 2x scoring is kind of a big deal, it's already not that tough to get off the skill shot
Quoted from PanzerKraken:So starting having a recurring problem that I didn't notice before as I'm learning the game, but almost every game when I press start and a ball loads into the lane, the game is automatically triggering the skill shot success on me so I'm getting tons of free points. No idea what is going on and its kind of random but lately it happens to at least one or two balls per game when loading into the lane. Kind of not fun to be getting all these big free points. Also getting multiple skill shot hits sometimes somehow, where suddenly i'm racking up millions just doing nothing.
Wasn't having this before and it's now pretty consistent and annoying.
Stuck switch on PF I would assume. Switch test mode and bang on PF see if it activates a switch.
Quoted from jkashani:My armor if starting to discolor in areas of contact. I have seen some posts on this, is there a fix? Does Spooky have any way to address it?[quoted image][quoted image]
Fix is to deal with it yourself. I don;t thi kSpooky has ever spoken on it? I was out of the thread for wHile though; apologies if they did.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:It will tell me what switch is triggering if any?
Yeah it should flash on the screen.
Do you switch your skill shot around before launching a ball? If not then it's probably whatever switch is active first for skill shot. Maybe the lower left target in front of Lock 1?
Quoted from PanzerKraken:It does feel like something else someone said in which if you restart a game by pressing start right at the match screen, it seems to cause it to happen. But if I wait and let game over pop up and the lights come back on, when I press start it seems to not be happening. Weird bug in code?
Huh that IS weird.
Well then let's note the location of the first skill shot target since it's happening bofore you do anything, and inspect that switch. We at least can test that; which maybe we can't as easily do with a bug.
and/or
Test starting a game on the match screen.
Quoted from Gd2103:I’m having an issue with my Halloween, when I hit start, two balls go into the shooter lane automatically while the screen flashes ball saved right from the start. When the first ball drains though, it doesn’t recognize the second ball, thus game over. The next ball, process starts all over again. Put a ticket into spooky, but checking to see if anyone else had this issue. Just got the game last month, so only have about 50 plays on it.
Sounds like yiu need to check the trough, outhole, & shooter lane switches.
Quoted from Bagdad:Why would they clear coat the door and legs but not the parts that you touch every game??!
Hmmm....maybe trying a new clear or powder formula since the old one didn;t hold up to being touched anyway?
Quoted from PanzerKraken:Is the Judith lock glitchy or not understanding it? Flowchart says you got to hit in 5 times to lock a ball, now i've had it lock early several times and I swear I didn't hit it 5 times. Is it five times your entire play of the game or 5 times without losing a ball? The dialogue about Judith's plot is needed for it to count as one of those 5 times or is it simpler than that?
It locks immediately if you hit it during the skill shot phase.
If not you have to hit it 5 times during the same ball.
Quoted from RussMyers:...but you have to be careful not to hit the drop target and release the ball during gameplay or you lose the ball save function, but you get kind of a 2-ball mini multiball
RM
I guess if you're using it strictly as a ball save. If you release it it's 2X scoring whilst balls are in play.
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Quoted from arcyallen:.... Ok. But many of the posts are defending the honor(!)
Ha that's the way most owners threads go. The defending the honor is probably a little higher because horror fans are just built that way. We're talking aboot folks that literally seek out and buy a Freddie pinball machine
Quoted from Rdoyle1978:Although, I do agree: I wish there was a code update happening soon. You did mention that, yes?
I'm a little worried aboot the update if the animations are going to change much; although I've been busy and aren't up on the new changes.
Quoted from iceman44:Hmmm, not understanding that Law. I'm gonna hit again today and see if i'm crazy? .
Hey, some people are just better at shots than others. I heard people complain aboot the Judith Myers shot which I don;t find too difficult.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:Every time the thread is bumped, I get excited for a code announcement....
That's a frustrating way to deal with a club thread unfortunately. Posts are probably 2500 to 1 regular posts over code drops
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Quoted from finnflash:I think it pops back up because it is red and your not supposed to hit it til you hit enough spinners. Once you complete spinners it changes to purple.
Its not popping back up it most likely things the drop target is down so its trying to reset it.
Go in to switch test most and see if that switch is being triggered constantly
If so take a look underneath thr PF. Either an opto of switch not working correctly.
Quoted from Deez:What does the left ramp do in hedge multiball? I believe I was able to score the super jackpot last night by hitting each green blood target in front of each Michael and then hitting it in the Michael scoops one by one. Then the middle MIchael scoop went rainbow and I hit it and it said super jackpot. I'm just confused what the left ramp does since it's lit green and seems to play different movies scenes like the clothesline scene. What's the deal?
Doesn;t it show you were Micheal is hiding?
Quoted from Beechwood:...But it's Halloween, the movie. Do we watch two or three scenes....
Ok we need to get off this non-sensicle
Idea that we are watching a movie, because we aren't, we're playing a game. 
No one wants a linear game where you have to play all the modes on order etc.
Quoted from TonLoc777:Was just playing and I think the bob and Linda bug happens no matter if the mode is stacked with house or not. It seems like the very last shot in the mode just sits on the dump ramp magnet no matter what until it goes into ball search. This is on the very last shot to finish the mode and not to be confused with the nail file video shot. Anyone else experiencing this? Not trying to be a jerk, just want to get to the bottom of these bugs.
I got it to drop with a ball search I believe, so maybe mode actuay helps it?!
Quoted from Geeterman1:General pinball question: Anybody use a drill buffer kit to clean and polish their game? I’m getting a lot of ball trails and marks on my playfield and novus 2 by hand isn’t really cutting it. I’m experienced in polishing car paint. The playfield is just automotive clear coat right? In theory I should be able to use a drill attachment and foam pad to clean up the playfield as needed?
You can but it's overkill. We usually reserve this for much older games that have been treated poor for years.
Quoted from Geeterman1:...Something to just live with?
It's never gonna be perfect if you play it; so just don't worry aboot it too much. 
Quoted from Geeterman1:Ha. Thanks. I’m super crazy about the paint on my cars and that has apparently crossed over to my new pinball infatuation. Sounds like I should just let it go and maybe plan on a real polish job in about ten years!
Keep it waxed will help. You don't want to be cleaning out buffing compound from every inch of your machine every 6 months!
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Quoted from jeffro01:One, what's up with the down vote?
The patience is key routine is a bit boring. I understand people have nothing but optimism when looking ahead but I'm just someone that needs to actually see something.
True, you kind of went that way with the JJP angle so my bad on that.
Although I don't need a pep talk on code from anyone. It's their job; get it done.
Quoted from jeffro01:... I think the last update was a great preview of what's to come but the lack of any timeline as when we might see that isn't great....
It was just messy, all around messy. Added with the fact it coming out right when pre orders for Scooby came out just leaves a bad taste.
But yeah...nothing we can do but wait.
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Quoted from kciaccio:There is no stealing the ball thing in Halloween. It's intended to be a ball save for you or hit it and it's a 2 ball multiball.
You need to remember it is in there when you drain and start playing the ball as soon as it drops after you drain your ball.
Also 2X scoring
Quoted from Rdoyle1978:For what it's worth, I think I'd be 100% ok with the stealing being removed or deprioritized if it meant some of the other changes were done...
Just do all the changes. Why are rules not implemented that have been known aboot since the beginning?
Quoted from PanzerKraken:...Has anyone been able to confirm that? The game gives no indicator either or it.
We'll have to glass off test it I guess.
Quoted from Beechwood:6 months of ownership since brand new, and it pains me to say this... But this pin is a mess.
Yeah its sad. Started out really fun & imaginative but FFS no movement forward.
If there was anything to trade for it would be long gone even with hope in the future.
Quoted from manadams:Plenty of people that think it's a good game the way it is and will be a great one eventually, think you're just frustrated at the difficulty of it. .
This old chestnut, Pinside day 1 ignorant argument.
Quoted from manadams:Don't pretend that there aren't plenty of positive posts in this thread or the reviews...
You love a strawman that's for sure.
There are plenty of positive posts aboot the game, from me, doesn't mean the code isnt a mess.
Shitcanning Fawzma, Hiring new guy to "completely rebuild the code from the ground up," replacing animations, day 1 rules not coded a year later....does that sound fiiiine?
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Quoted from 30FathomDave:I’m currently at a horror convention in Vegas. Earlier today, I met Charles Cyphers (Sheriff Brackett) and Nancy Keyes/Loomis (Annie). Both were very, very nice, and signed my backglass.
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Both also signed my original Halloween II poster (though Cyphers used a dark marker in a dark part of the poster - so his is hard to see. Doh!):
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Cyphers also signed my original Escape from New York poster:
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Here I am with the man himself:
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I forgot to get a photo with Nancy, but she asked me lots of questions about the game (and laughed when I told her there’s a whole mode dedicated to her death). She also signed my original Halloween III poster:
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Haha nice all Round!!
Quoted from Beechwood:I just got hedge multiball. Shot across the balcony and and ball sat there until the other balls drained, the ball sat there on the magnet, no award, no points, until the ball search found it. Also it keeps saying "shoot the left ramp" in this mode and I do and nothing happens as far as I can tell
I'm running the newest code
Known issue. Haopened to me on newest code had to reset machine
Quoted from Tuxedomask23:New code just dropped! Woohoo! Thanks Spooky.
Lets hear how it goes! Middle of a power outage over here off course
Quoted from Capn12:Great update!
I did encounter something odd, it happened both times I was in Bob/Linda mode. After completing the drop targets, going to the 3rd playfield, knocking the drop target down, and getting across the top passover, it seems like the upper playfield diverter was stuck to allowing me to get back on the 3rd playfield. If you are up there, and shoot across the passover, nothing happens. The game has to go into ball search, to drop the ball down. I got it to consistently do it, every time I was up there after the first trip across the passover area.
That was in the old version too
Quoted from lpeters82:PS: There is a lot of new strategy with this update and choosing what you want to stack with that Tombstone Multiball (2X Playfield).
Well we thought it was 2x this whole time so we're used to the strategy
Quoted from Guitarpinman:Over here in the U.K, when ordering a NIB, I believe you pay a chunk of extra money for a machine to come with coin mechs, with the idea that it's being bought for commercial use, or "for making monies" as you say and so the previous pins I've owned (which weren't Spooky titles) didn't come with coin mechs.
It does seem very odd to me though that the coin box it came with doesn't fit inside the cab, or have a hook inside to stop the coinbox from moving around inside during transportation? (I'm pleased that it didn't smash all the wiring up under the PF during transport!)
Interesting, appreciate the info!
2 months later
Quoted from PanzerKraken:... but if you actually own the game and barely touch it, it's hard to really take that players opinions on rules or generally the game in general for very much clout.
Really? Everyone made this guy the mayor of the thread
Quoted from hollywood:.. I am NOT a pinball player, shit, I barely turn my games on. .
Quoted from Beechwood:Whoever sells this game right now, with the promise of more boobs coming in new code, needs to take a long look in the mirror....
Just comes down to space for me these days sadly.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:Two sales does not dictate the value of a product.
Neither does your 1. Truth is always in the middle somewhere.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:So like, that's why I posted the chart, with over 200 listings and sales.
The world of pinball does not revolve around Pinside. I've seen games sold locally for lot more than their current "value" listings on pinside. It's all about finding the buyer, many of which have no presence on this board. It's also a matter of convenience, availability, and so on. Lot of locals I know pretty much will only deal with a local sale they can pickup themselves, they could care less about what a pin is being sold for across the country. Pinside is not the only place here.
We got statistics of only a handful of listings here, lot of other sales are going on all around. Same thing with how some machines are considered "terrible", yet local dealer quickly moved a Bug Bunny without problem within days of listing it.
Value of your pins and what you can get for them, it's all going to fluctuate on where your selling, who your selling to, and how long your willing to wait.
Again, going OMG that one guy is selling for 6k, does not really mean a ton
You think "listed price" moves along with people when they reduce the listed price?
No idea how that works.
Down get me wrong...8300 low enough
Quoted from zebpin61:...Seeing over 20 recent postings just this afternoon got my hopes up - NEW CODE!...
Yep, that's the issue alright.
Quoted from PanzerKraken:I wouldn't want to put it all on Matt though...
I don't put any on him. Lord knows the slop he's trying to figure out.
Quoted from metallik:Agree, the layout is typical fan... it's the rules that make EHOH, along with the deadly outlanes.
Lots of risk/reward.. hell, just start the game with a Wongo/Manos stack and go to town, how many scenes are you going to try for before cashing in the trailer trash? None of the shots are hard, but the outlanes will quickly punish any misses, and those tempting 2x/4x targets are dangerous AF. Nothing like draining out of a 100M+ mode leaving the bits on the floor... HWN has none of these moments. It has nice atmosphere but no real strategy (other than judith all day right now).
Are they scoffing @ Lyman rules now?
Quoted from Oneangrymo:Ok turned on my Halloween to play a game got endless multi ball , never stopped what is the problem now ?
I think that means you're a money grubbing jerk with no faith in Spooky? I mean what do you expect after 2.5 years?
It's a rough thread
Quoted from Oneangrymo:I probably alreay said this, but this machine reminds me of my Heighway alien. Took years to get dialed in ,but once its dialed in, its a thing of beauty.
years i tell ya!
O lord tell me this ends up better than Alien 
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