Finally got this game in my house. I'm in love.

While I could easily be accused of being in the honeymoon phase (and I am), this is now my favorite game, knocking Walking Dead Premium off of it's three year reign in the top spot.

Can't wait to sing it's praises on our next podcast. #SorryHaters

-Nick, Buffalo Pinball

My chest is releasing an extra locked ball when I lock another ball. Anyone have a fix for this?

Good question. I'll have to pay better attention as I'm not sure. I don't think it's every time though.

Here's an OCD pro tip: I think it's wise to add some mylar/vinyl to the chapter start cove area. The ball in that area is dragged back and forth several times each game when it's shot up there, and it's a small, tight area. I'm guessing over heavy usage it will start to wear.

I would try to cover that entire area in mylar/vinyl. It's a small area.

Can someone explain how "Super X" works?

So with Shot X, once you collect it from pirate, say you hit the 2x standup. Then, the very next shot, and only the very next shot you hit, will be 2x it's value?

Thank you evh and Keefer! It's very impressive the rules you've crammed in those inlanes!

I'm not a rules genius, so bear with me, but why would you choose "Shot X" over "Super X". Shot X just multiplies the next shot, while Super X multiplies the entire playfield. Seems much better, no?

I was wondering the same thing, as that's how it looks on mine...

Based on the pic and your description, I had my switch get stuck there too. The issue for me, the switch that activates that sling was too long and was getting stuck under the ramp. I simply trimmed it with scissors to solve the problem.

More fanfare would be cool. I do hope they keep it single ball play though - there's already enough multiballs in the game.

Can some kind soul make a video showing how to do this bend and where it's at?

Anyone else getting that alert? I swear it's adjusted fine....

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Hmmm.. would I be able to see it without taking the ship off?

I took the glass off and put it in switch test. Manually touched the switches together and didn't get a response. So something else is going on, not sure what.

I mylared inside that that entire area (not outside of it at all). Highly recommended.

Skull value rules question:

-Is the skull value collected when you hit the skull shot, and if so, can you do so repeatedly?
-Does the skull value effect how much each shot in a mode is worth?
-Other than mystery, is there a way to increase skull value?

I had to take the ship off. I mylared right up to the targets.

First of all, I had to call an adult to help me, aka Kevin

He removed the screw that holds the ship in place, but didn't disconnect any wires. We then set the ship on it's side on the playfield (under a microfiber cloth of course for protection).

As much as I enjoy putting stickers on a playfield, I don't think it needs it.

Another rule question:

I noticed in the chapters on the screen, that sometimes it will say something like ".75x" or "2x" above a chapter. How are those values determined?

Ahhh, thank you!

That's sort of correct. On the surface, you're right.

But here's the thing: aren't all games with modes just shooting lit shots? Not sure what you're expecting? And in fact, the way the game works, there's over 120 modes, with 25 randomly selected per game. So every time you play, your shooting different shots for each movie's chapters. There's no other game out there that compares.

Then, you add in the layer where character selection changes values, could make modes easier, makes it so you don't have to shoot that character for certain modes, etc...

Added to that, you can change the value of modes by holding their value, completing more modes. There's just so much there...

What's amazing about this game is that there's so many different strategies to employ, due to character selection.

I just had the same exact problem on my DI yesterday...

I had an epic game last night where I got to 4 out of the 5 wizard modes. I've never gotten to more than 1 in a single game before. This was on factory settings.

What really helped is the way the game doled out extra balls. As I progressed further, it gave them out at what seemed appropriate times, like reaching checkpoints in a video game. You play well and progress further, here's an extra ball. Makes perfect sense.

If Keith or someone can explain the ways that extra balls are earned, that would be appreciated.

It's a game that just started shipping and has more features than two new Sterns combined (maybe even three). Heck, ask an owner of TNA, a game which has nearly nothing on the playfield, about issues they have with their game.

It's a bummer when there's issues with games. But as someone who has unboxed 7 NIB games for personal use over the course of the last 8 years (Sterns and JJPs), I can say that every game had some issues. And I can say that both companies ALWAYS made it right when I reached out to them about the issues.

I added mylar to the chapter select area b/c those magnets move the ball around so much in a compressed space. There was also mylar that came with my game for what appears to be the ship area (in back) where the ball is dropped into play (behind the spinners).

By the way, I would suggest using clear vinyl instead of mylar as it's easier to get off if need be.

Rule suggestion: Governor Swan is useless in single player games and not a terribly compelling choice in multiplayer (IMHO). To make him a viable choice, in addition to his prevent plundering "power", perhaps also add that you start the game with a ball saver? It fits the theme of him "being a protector".

I've had mine since October, and I'm more in love with it than ever. Seriously, no other game has held my interest in a way that Pirates has. I'm still discovering new things and strategies by playing with different characters and that won't stop for a very, very long time.

Best game ever made.

I'm also having a problem with Tortuga kick-out consistency. Here's the odd thing: I probably have like 400 games on it, and it JUST started to become inconsistent the other day.

Please note that my bracket becomes loose like other people's, but even when it was loose (since day one pretty much), it was still shooting it out fine. Whether it's tight or loose, it's just now become inconsistent. So this tells me that there's something else going on.

I have an annoying issue, anyone else have this problem on their game?

As you can see on the sling, the plastic kicker slipped under the rubber. It happens often and only on the right side.

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Question for those that have used mylar to protect the artwork around sling shot posts... Has it been holding up? I just swapped from clear washers to the smaller mylar from Pinmonk, as shown in the pic a few posts up.

I love this game and want to prevent any damage, so any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Much appreciated! Was just going to put in a Titan order.

I'm thinking I'll keep the mylar there for now and monitor, rather then messing with it anymore. Then, if it starts chipping, I'll put those posts in and it should cover up any damage.

Really appreciate having this as a solution if needed!

By the way, which color did you go with?