I've also had balls disappearing into the cabinet, but it's been during multiball so I haven't noticed where they're disappearing from. (For the record, 7° pitch and definitely left-right level). What's TBL?

Haha. Jumping in and out of thread via notifications, sometimes I lose track of which thread I'm in. LoV, not The Big Lebowski.

I asked Jay at ipdb the same thing recently. He said his emails don't seem to be getting through whatever spam control they have at American Pinball because he never hears back from his emails to them asking for verification of details of the LoV listing he wants to put up.

Maybe luvthatapex2 can have someone from American Pinball initiate contact with "jay at ipdb.org" from the AP side and break through whatever email issue is blocking contact with them so LoV can finally get a listing on ipdb?

Actually, for the record, Jay also seems to have the same issues with getting spooky games set up in ipdb. Emails just seem to go into the void that are sent to spooky pinball, too. Maybe SpookyLuke or spooky_dj etc can contact Jay at ipdb.org so spooky games can be fleshed out in the database, too.

Thanks for letting us know. I contacted AP and someone will follow up with jay.

Looking forward to seeing LoV added to ipdb.org!

Can we expect Scorebit integration in the next code release? With the GTF teaser showing it I hope the other games get the update soon too.

No Scorebit integration this update, but we would like to add it in a future update.

I remember mention of a code update....long long ago. Let's do this!

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Is ball eject working otherwise? Like outside of multiballs?

See if the balls are hitting the rubber stopper in the trough exit. If so, remove the rubber stopper.

In the next update, a service menu entry was added to disable the ship post release check at startup.
Previously the ship post would drop whether balls were in the ship or not as a precaution (faulty or disconnected opto, etc).
Now you can disable this check so you don't hear the ship post dropping at startup. Silence! Default is still enabled.
Start button still checks for balls in the ship (if the optos are working) and releases them accordingly before gameplay.

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It's normal to end the ball if it fails the eject several times. Play with coil strength. Remove the rubber stopper at the top. Remove the swinging ball gate and bend the diverter flap almost all the way back to open the chute all the way.

Don't have to do all of those but try one that's easy to revert like the rubber stopper and go from there.

Time for you to step up your game.

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It’s official. We’re a thing now. Hit 110 mil. I increased the pitch from 6.5 to 6.8. The ship ramp and shooter lane shot are much easier now and the ball returning to the right flipper from a left orbit doesn’t hit the right sling.

It was one of the most-requested kits, and now that I have them, one of the most-popular ZEN cooling kits:

https://pinmonk.com/products/tibetan-breeze-zen-2-flipper-cooling-kit-for-american-pinball-lov

What is the deal with a ball ending up in/under the apron on this game? I believe the apron flap that that is supposed to direct the draining balls to the trough hole is just not long enough and a fast drain will cause the ball to end up on top of the play field under the right side of the apron. Only seems to happen during a multiball. I'll either need a new apron or fabricate a ball block. Anyone else see this problem?

Yes, I have this problem and, much like almost everything else about this game, it's incredibly frustrating.

It's a simple fix. Bend the apron a little to close the gap.

Thanks for the suggestion. Just so I understand fully...you are suggesting to bend the 'flap/tab' that is supposed to block the balls, from the current angle to more 'straight'? If that is the case I will do that tonight. Inspecting my Hot Wheels, the 'flap/tab' is much longer and that game doesn't have the problem. Not sure why AP changed the apron specifications, quite an oversight IMHO. Still love the game!

AP must be too busy to release the new code, but I'm eager to try it out.

Yeah just bend it outward a bit. I did that hasn't happened since.

Code is on the cusp of coming out. New features keep getting added so things ARE happening. You are gonna really like the updates.

Drum roll… excited for the code.

AP did not change the specification; nothing changed with respect to the apron or trough area. Must be related to the quality and variability of the parts being received. Looks like there’s a simple fix though, so that’s good!

Glad you’re still LoVing the game.

I'm playing LOV tonight and I don't think it's an option yet, but I'd like to kindly request some kind of call-out or brief music clip in an attract mode that cycles every few minutes if possible. Thanks!

You can press the action button during attract mode and hear one of 15 random call-outs.

Is there a separate volume control for the end of game music (or a way to turn it off)?

Thanks!

No, neither. Most people tell me they enjoy that track. It's one of my favorites in the game and a fitting track after a battle. Sorry you don't enjoy it!

Sometimes in the multiball the balls get stuck in the ship and the displays telles something "Ball stuck multiball" (or so).
I got a new plunger from my dealer, but it is exactly the plunger build in.
Other ideas for a solution ?

I also had a nutscrew from a shield laying in the ship. Will fix them all with hot glue next time.

Had this happen to me last night too. Not sure if it's a ball not blocking the opto or something of that nature. I may take the cover off the ship to see if anything abnormal is going on.

So the new code is coming..........by tomorrow?

As soon as AP wants to release it. It’s up to them. They have a plan. Please be patient.

I do enjoy it! But its WAY louder than the standard volume. Just looking to not have it blow out the other pins after play.

See post 868. There is a video too.

See post 868

Following up on the ball lost in apron problem. Took some time the bend the tab this evening, but first I verified the ball can pass by the tab. Bending the tab definitely has solved the problem, many thanks for the quick fix...I made this drawing to help others in case they need it. I bent the tab 18 degrees from its original position that was parallel to the right side of the apron. I think as little as 10 degrees would also work, but the ball could squeeze through, so I bent it to 18 degrees; no way the ball will get through now.

Awesome! Not that "find the ball" after a drain isn't fun . . . . Nice to have this one solved!

Are the balls getting stuck ONLY in multiball? That might be a different issue...

I'll double check my washer and make sure the spring isn't binding. That being said, early on I had the ship lock mech out for adjustment due to post binding on the playfield and/or ship and I noticed that the additional washer makes it so that the plunger does not hit the coil stop, perhaps a thinner fender washer would allow it, but I guess I wouldn't want the plunger to be slamming the roll pin (if I remember correctly) as a stop rather than the coil stop, Just remebering...I think I saw damage on the coil sleeve too due to the above condition. I'll check it out some more today.

Seconded. I have my volume adjusted for how I want the game to sound in my living room, and that end-of-game music blows my house up unnecessarily.

Following up on the ship lock ball lost...checked out the mech. First I remembered incorrecly, the up/down post coil plunger would stop on the washer/e-clip not a roll pin. At any rate, the spring was fine and the post seemed to actuate by hand without binding. I'll try to recreate the problem, until then, happy pinballing.

We love it...my 5 year old daughter jumps around dancing everytime it plays. I wish it was incorporated more into the gameplay.

When I read the first comment I thought it sounded silly, but now that you I read your version I agree. Last night I had two friends over who'd never played it before, and they were almost startled when it started at the end. I think sometimes we get used to it, but it does seem pretty loud compared to the rest of the game.

It's way louder and definitely needs to be remastered at volume that matches

While I was under the playfield today, made an adjustment to the scoop. Instead of ejecting SDTM, now it hits right flipper and bounce to the left. Brilliant. Also found that I can backhad the shot under the upper flipper to start a battle, also brilliant. Any other tips folks want to share? (Like how best to hit the shooter lane shot, it's a tough one).

I found that a steeper pitch helped me with that shot.

I also find that the momentum from the ramp return can sometimes add too much speed for that shot, so I trap up if I really need to make it.