Reveal video:

Back Panel Installation video:

Finally able to reveal what I've been working on since February (both exciting and nerve-racking ). While my hope had been to produce mods more often, releasing TMNT mods last year while buried in other orders didn't pan out well, but after hiring help earlier this year, hopefully I can bring more projects to pinball going forward.

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America's Most Haunted is a game I view to be grossly underappreciated. It has some of the best world under glass thought into the mechs and code...with no "world" (yet impressive what Spooky did with a micro budget). What was it Kaneda said...? "...ugliest pinball machine ever made"? Well, something like that...and yeah, that theater ghost art was pretty awful, so he merely peers through a broken space in the wall now

AMH was just coming out when I first got into the hobby (saw it at that TPF, and just thought it was some older game). The MSRP sounded crazy to me at the time, but I always liked my experience with the game, then saw the huge markup on resale in the early days, and thought I'd never get one, so it felt special to finally have circumstances line up to get one (a bit dramatic and dorky perhaps, but I placed my hand on the playfield once it arrived, thinking, "Wow...I actually have an America's Most Haunted" ).

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*31 custom designed 3D printed parts are used to assemble each set (on top of electronics, decals, etc.).

* 6 new lights. Three independently flickering lights on the back panel (center is a 12V strip with a flicker circuit added, so it's able to illuminate the back of the game, yet maintain a spooky atmosphere). A/C Vent flickers green right before the ball shoots out of the VUK, suggesting the ball goes through the vent. Lit Morgue Theater sign, and lit Hellevator Dial.

* 3D XXX bottle, inspired by the bar ghost art, lights up with the factory pop bumper light.

* Motorized Hellevator dial (1...2...3...4...5...666 ).

* Mechanically interactive laundry chute door and bar counter.

* 30% real wood filament. This is sanded and stained multiple times before painting stages.

* Widened back panel for greater immersion -- no more gaps at each side (small pieces at the corners are easily removed in a few seconds when needing to lift the playfield to max).

* Designed with factory images, inserts, text, geometry etc. in mind, as to not block or clash with anything that would clearly make these look like mods rather than something that could have been factory, so there are some compromises here and there, but I was ultimately content with the overall result.

* Most ghosts are framed, with border color generally matching the mode color, and frames are designed in a stepped fashion to help sell the illusion that the images aren't behind the wall depth.

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The price for the set is $875 shipped domestic (I'll figure out quotes for international later on). *I may look into a potential add-on option by the time these are shipping*

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While I don't expect to hit the hard cap, I'll be willing to make up to 48 limited, hand numbered sets (plus my set and the set that will go to Spooky [these will be part of the numbered set, for a max of 50]).

OR - Whatever interest I get by the end of August.

I'll start shipping in early September and will hand number inside the Morgue Theater (could be seen if peered in from the left) once I know the final number. As this is likely the last opportunity to put as much time into such a limited game, I wanted to make this one special for those that support it.

-Ultimately I went into this motivated by a personal passion for the project, felt the game deserved a facelift, and thought I may be the only modder crazy enough to do it , so I'm just happy to share something that I hope is entertaining for those of us that still find magic in toys. If it manages to meet similar demand as RZ did, then that would be a pleasant surprise--I do hope many others are able to experience AMH this way.

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More information to come later on.

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Noted. Thank you.

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If interested (note pricing is $875 shipped domestic per set), please make a post adding your screen-name to the list (I saw this method in another thread and thought it would help against excess PMs). Just copy/paste the previous list and add your spot.

Currently pending spots represent those that asked to be on a list before pricing and mods were revealed (can just PM me or post here to confirm if I don't ask first). Will confirm on those soon.

1) pending
2) pending
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) pending
8) pending
9) pending
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) pending
14) pending
15) ToucanF16

Thank you. Got it down (feel like this is Family Feud as I'm revealing the hidden panels ).

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) pending
8) pending
9) pending
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) pending
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) pending
8) adamgacek
9) pending
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) pending
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic

I appreciate your interest. Got you down.

For those that are interested, please copy/paste the previous list and add your screen-name. Makes it a little easier. Thank you

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) pending
8) adamgacek
9) pending
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) pending
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak

Glad to see it's being so well received . This set nearly defeated me a few times

Thank you! It's always rewarding to see such feedback from fellow modders.

Good luck in the search.

I've got plans for many games, and I can't say for sure I'll never get to Star Wars (I'd like to get a Premium one day). Just haven't been able to release much with the demand for everything since Elvira (closed out lots of mods this year to help dig out of it and move forward [hired someone as well]).

Next most likely games are revisiting ACNC, then getting to Stranger Things, Whirlwind, and Halloween eventually. Subject to change...

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) pending
8) adamgacek
9) pending
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) pending
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball

Thank you, Bill. I've got you down

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) pending
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) pending
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) pending
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) pending
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street

Any new interest, please feel free to copy/paste the prior list and add your name.

Crile1 confirmed.

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) pending
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) Crile1
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street

- #9

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) Crile1
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street

locustgrovepin confirmed.

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10) pending
11) pending
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street

Thank you all for the glowing feedback. It really means a lot.

If it weren't for the success of the Rob Zombie mods, the ACNC and Elvira mods wouldn't have been possible, and the success of the Elvira mods is what made this set possible (after the complete failure of the Iron Maiden Tomb mod a few years ago, I was afraid to tackle another large mod in the short term [...then came the nightmare of the Indiana Jones mods...perhaps I'll tell that story one day], so I was glad to have the opportunity to load this unique game with large mods [whether it sells well or not]).

Some have supported nearly every mod I've made, and I can't thank those people enough. Being able to direct my skills toward something I'm passionate about is a dream come true. Thank you!

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) Crile1
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67

Glad you like the frames ...the first version of the back panel that was scrapped didn't have them...

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..and...JeffF and locustgrovepin confirmed

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10) pending
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67

Thank you for that feedback. While I'd love for this set to be nominated for a TWIPY, I fear the production run is too limited to get such recognition, but for the sake of comparison, the Elvira set that got 3rd place this year took me about one week to develop once CAD began...this took four out of the last five months (nights/weekends when possible)...more challenging than expected.

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) Crile1
14) pending
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog

For new interest, feel free to copy/paste the prior list and add your screen-name.

Mine had green on the footprints when I got the game, and I didn't realize that wasn't normal--I added green footprints to match on the top of the theater, but perhaps that isn't in line with other games.

I had to remove several added lights from the game and a chunk of hot glue off the right flasher when it arrived, so it's not a surprise that it may have been modded on that ramp shield, but not by me.

Magicchiz confirmed.

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10) pending
11) pending
12) pending
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog

Ha , well, I do hope that anyone that may want an AMH in the future (and wants the mods) notices the window of opportunity (I tend to get my head torn off about discontinued mods, but it is reassuring).

I was afraid I may have put too much into this set, and that the price would be a barrier against getting these into other games, especially for such a low run game, so I'm elated to see the positive response.

It's important to me that my work carries real value for those that support it, and I'm proud to be able to say that every mod I've created thus far has maintained value or appreciated, which I think is the greatest "thank you" I can offer my supporters, and I hope that's able to continue.

-- I will note, that despite these being limited and numbered, if any original purchaser (EDIT: likely anyone really) has an issue with the set, for as long as I'm still making mods, they'll be covered for repair or a replacement swap if necessary.

If Rob Zombie is any indicator, with some of those mods in over 1/3 of all RZ games (over the course of a few years), and people still can't find them second hand, it's reasonable to expect this AMH set will hold up well once the dust settles, though I know most on the current list are the sort to keep AMH "bolted to the floor."

I'm glad it can be seen that way

If the set were to only wind up in a few machines, I expect it would mostly be a forgotten anomaly in the future, but it looks like it should make it into a good % of the production run, in which case, it would be cool if it becomes thought of as its own version of the game.

Ha , I deleted that part right before seeing your message, as I tend to ramble too much, but a bullet dodged indeed.

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EDIT: Still planning to get more video and images posted eventually.

If there's any request to get a better look at something specific, just let me know.

I'll message those on the early list by tonight to confirm or remove the remaining pending spots.

Good question.

I have those photos on hand (will be in the instructions once created).

Those that have ACNC or RZ mods will be familiar with the power box I've used for the Spooky games.

The back panel lighting and Morgue Theater sign are connected to 12V (+V), and the elevator's motor and light connect to 5V (+5V).

The A/C Vent lighting is attached to the back left flasher with the connectors shown (same as I include with the RGB ACNC Crypt).
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Yeah, that's factory in all of them. Just meant I tap into it, but I can see how my wording wasn't the clearest

I've watched it a bunch, as I try to detach myself from the project to see how it may be viewed by others, but it doesn't work

I don't have any video or editing skills, but attempted to make this one a little more interesting than past reveals.

The :47 second mark gives a fair idea of the sensation you may get from the door opening and accessing an area that more genuinely feels locked off, and when the door slams in the game, it's "felt" in a very different way (more psychologically believable that a door actually slammed). Though I could just be overly emotional with these things

Updating the list here as I noticed the previous one was missing a couple. I just sent out messages to those I still have as pending. If I missed anyone that had asked to get on the list, just let me know.

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4) pending
5) pending
6) pending
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10) pending
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog

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Aside from the more recently completed designs, over the last months I've prepared about 15 sets worth of parts (have only had one printer dedicated to AMH, but soon we'll finally be caught up with other orders and can switch our focus to AMH 100%)--I'll be aiming to have as many sets as possible ready to ship in early Sept.

Vilant confirmed*

1) pending
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4)
5) pending
6) Vilant
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10)
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog

I've just uploaded a video of the back panel installation.

This also shows how easily the corners are removed and replaced.

The wiring length and center panel loops are designed to give enough freedom to install the panels, but pull it all cleanly together once installed.

The left panel has a stopper to the far left, so there's no guessing on alignment, then the rest of the panels interlink. Done properly, the holes in the rightmost panel should line up perfectly with the eyes of the theater ghost from player perspective.

15lb mounting tape is used at the top only, and the panels are removable without damage to them or the game (panels can be restored with new mounting tape if ever needed to sell the set).

Timfenske11 confirmed.

1) Timfenske11
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4)
5) pending
6) Vilant
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10)
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog

herg added.

I'll clean up the list once I know on the last pending spot.

As the early response has exceeded expectations, I'm hoping I'll be able to sweeten the deal a little bit if I can successfully design something in time.

1) Timfenske11
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4)
5) pending
6) Vilant
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10)
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg

Ha! That works for me I appreciate the feedback.

And yeah, there may not be any other games out there quite as cosmetically barren and deserving of a facelift to top this set on the transformation aspect, but I've got some future ideas for other games that hopefully wind up as neat to see if I can bring them to fruition, and seeing that the AMH set isn't a flop, it opens up the door to tackle a similar effort eventually for more popular games.

Looking forward to Halloween. As I don't like to step on the toes of other modders, depending on when I get my game and such, some things may already be covered, but we'll see

Glad you're enjoying the JD Sniper Tower (Of the first few mods I put out there, it's the only one I'm still happy with [the SoF mod and BSD switch covers don't live up to what I'm able to do now]).

tharm added

1) Timfenske11
2) EasternBloc
3) PaulCoff
4)
5) pending
6) Vilant
7) RebelGuitars
8) adamgacek
9) Nevus
10)
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm

Toby confirmed. P1nhead added. List cleaned up, and better represents rough number to expect.

Toward the end of August, I'll send PMs out for payment to anyone that makes the first shipment batch. With greater preparations this time around and hired help, I'm hoping for a much smoother and quicker turnaround time compared to the last couple releases.

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be made last)

Thank you. I've got you down

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be made last)
27) Acejedi

I'm sure it won't have to come to that, but of course I greatly appreciate the offer.

EDIT: Removing the drama.

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be made last)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be made last)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb

And I look forward to these getting into other games

I've been working toward a few more pieces to throw in, so hopefully it all works out and I can show them soon.

For a clue, here's pre-CAD sketching for one of the pieces (already finished and tested successfully).
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Balcony railings are complete (jump ramp tested several times after install with no issues). Brings the 3D printed parts count up per set to ~36--to be thrown in at no extra charge.

Designed, stained, and sanded to give a simple, hand carved, worn/aged look (same 30% wood filament as the other parts, to better bring the set and factory game together).

The sketch above was for the longest piece. Being self taught, that may be an unusual/tedious way to get to the final result.

Intending to make a decal as well, and will post an installed pic once that's complete.
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Before/After for the railings.

Scrapping the decal attempt (wasn't happy with it).

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*DakotaMike added*

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)

There's definitely some extra magic to Spooky's first games. The personality and character of those behind the games is certainly part of that.

I'm happy to see that others share in my view of AMH in stock form (despite the criticism it receives) and see the value in the mod set. There's really some cool stuff going on in AMH that I hope the set helps bring to life.

Perhaps it's a faux pas to post part of a PM (pre-reveal), but I think this one is harmless, and some may find humor in Charlie's surprise that I was even bothering with AMH (my response was echoed a bit in the reveal post).

At the time of the PM, I thought I may wind up somewhere between a loss and breaking even.

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Haha

There's really nothing to read into from that PM chain. It started with something unrelated to pinball, and I mentioned I'd have an AMH set to send him in a couple months (at the time of the PM).

I had heard Charlie mention a ways back in a podcast that he doesn't mind seeing Spooky games get modded, he just wants one of each mod sent to him, and I've been happy to oblige

I've been lucky to have strong support from the Aussies. If curious, OZ is easily 2nd (after USA) that I ship to, and I believe Germany is #3. Canada isn't as often as I'd expect.

I've wondered what the upgraded armor would look like if it was chromed. Has anyone done that?

*Aeolus7 added*

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7

Got it. I appreciate your interest

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob

Thank you! Got you down

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob
34) Kolrath

I may have read that there was more than a couple pre-production games (3/4?), but don't quote me on that

And yeah, since Alice, I've given Spooky a copy of every mod

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[[*****>> Some may be happy to know that I've submitted the form to bring this game to Southern Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE) <<*****]]

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Thank you. Noted

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1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob
34) Kolrath
35) ultimategameroom

Thank you for that clear confirmation

Interesting to know that at least two of these sets will be going to games outside the 150.

Indeed, very close to that, and certainly more interest than I thought I could get in such a short period

Thanks again to everyone for the support on this project.

*gottafixit* added

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

-------------------------------

3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob
34) Kolrath
35) ultimategameroom
36) gottafixit

Not certain what it will cost as of yet. This set is larger than any single set I've shipped there before. I'll post here once I have a fully finished, packaged set together for estimates.

We've been making AMH parts for awhile, and are transitioning to stacking 3D printers to add more (already on hand), so production should go quickly once we switch over to the finishing/electronics stages (50 motors arrived yesterday, just in case these sell out).

By early next week, we'll be 100% on AMH.

Thank you for the great feedback I'm always a bit insecure about what I present, and while I value all feedback, it's particularly reassuring to hear it from a fellow modder.

While still small in the grand scheme of things, the response on Elvira and TMNT ultimately forced some changes here for the better going forward (I'm still involved with every part of the process and do most of the build, so no concerns there).

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

-------------------------------

3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob
34) Kolrath
35) ultimategameroom
36) gottafixit (req. end)
37) AMSNL

*adamross added*

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

-------------------------------

3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob
34) Kolrath
35) ultimategameroom
36) gottafixit (req. end)
37) AMSNL
38) adamross

Thank you for the positive feedback

Though these are capped at 50 sets, so just under 1/3 of production games max if they sell out this month.

Ha Got it Thank you.

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob
34) Kolrath
35) ultimategameroom
36) gottafixit (req. end)
37) AMSNL
38) adamross
39) Betelgeuse

Wanted to give a shout out to my friend and assistant, Marissa (a former art teacher).

She's the one I hired back in early Feb. to help dig me out of my long backlogs, and without her help, I would never have had the time to make this set possible.

Taking on help was a very difficult hurdle for me to accept. It took a special person to meet all the criteria I'd need to feel comfortable, and taking on the responsibility of someone's income was stressful for me (never know with this sort of work if the demand will be there).

She's also been very happy to see the feedback for these and all of the mods she's helped with--knowing the positive impact the mods have on others brings a great sense of purpose

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*doomid added*

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

-------------------------------

3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob
34) Kolrath
35) ultimategameroom
36) gottafixit (req. end)
37) AMSNL
38) adamross
39) Betelgeuse
40) doomid

*carter008 added*

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

-------------------------------

3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob
34) Kolrath
35) ultimategameroom
36) gottafixit (req. end)
37) AMSNL
38) adamross
39) Betelgeuse
40) doomid
41) carter008

I imagine there may be a few thread bumps during/after SFGE if anyone chooses to give their review (good or bad will be welcome).

It will also be the torture test weekend to see if anything needs a tweak before shipping.

Likely going to still be on V22 code as I worry about messing anything up before SFGE (haven't updated an AMH before, and it sounds like a laptop may be necessary to make it easier, which I don't have--if someone on site knows what to do and wanted to help update it, that would be awesome).

I'll make my cutoff on Sept. 1st, and I'll be perfectly content if we don't get beyond 41--the sets will be capped and numbered according to whatever we have by then (up to 50).

After that point, an overflow list can be made in case anyone backs out, but no sets beyond the cap on Sept. 1st would be made.

I'll send out PMs with payment instructions the last weekend of August to those that will make the first shipping batch in early Sept. (in order of the list of course, so you'll be in there for sure). Payments for later sets will be taken once I'm within a week or two of shipping them.

I've been meaning to get some other media out on these eventually, write up instructions, etc. If anyone at SFGE wants to add photos/video here, that would be welcomed.

If anyone has anything specific they want a closer look at, I'll be happy to take a photo/video to post.

And Marissa will get a kick out of your request I'm sure

Got you down. Thank you

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob
34) Kolrath
35) ultimategameroom
36) gottafixit (req. end)
37) AMSNL
38) adamross
39) Betelgeuse
40) doomid
41) carter008
42) loren3233

I certainly intend to (I've known of the differences and have been looking forward to the upgrade).

Just too nervous to touch it ahead of SFGE Didn't know I'd be bringing the game when I previously mentioned the intention to update code.

Done

Good luck in the search. AMH trades hands more often than makes sense IMO, so one should turn up eventually, despite the recent interest bump since the mod set reveal.

The unique Spooky games and caring people behind them lend many of us to share in your love for what they're doing

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) Aeolus7
33) joetechbob
34) Kolrath
35) ultimategameroom
36) gottafixit (req. end)
37) AMSNL
38) adamross
39) Betelgeuse
40) doomid
41) carter008
42) loren3233
43) icyjones

32) Aeolus7 --Removed (game being sold).

Spooky Luke and Corwin (Bug) went above and beyond by installing new armor on AMH at the show for me

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*Hooch333 added*

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

-------------------------------

3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) joetechbob
33) Kolrath
34) ultimategameroom
35) gottafixit (req. end)
36) AMSNL
37) adamross
38) Betelgeuse
39) doomid
40) carter008
41) loren3233
42) icyjones
43) Hooch333

Game survived the weekend far better than expected

Only had the original door servo burn out, but swapped it with a metal gear upgrade as soon as I saw it (came prepared).

Thanks again to everyone that approached me at the show with positive feedback.

Was great to meet some of you. Hopefully I wasn't too socially awkward (I certainly can be ).

If anyone saw a guy walking around with a Freddy mask on (Sunday), that was me.

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Ha! Glad you got a kick out of it.

Was an interesting challenge to play pinball in the mask. Looking down is more difficult.

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Spooky makes the armor kit. They had the set on sale at the show.

I've thought the original, green cabinet art would look great with the Spooky armor in a chrome finish (the white would clash IMO).

It was great meeting you at the show, and I appreciate the positive feedback

*dnapac added*

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

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3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) joetechbob
33) Kolrath
34) ultimategameroom
35) gottafixit (req. end)
36) AMSNL
37) adamross
38) Betelgeuse
39) doomid
40) carter008
41) loren3233
42) icyjones
43) Hooch333
44) dnapac

*spandol added*

I'll be making my list cutoff on Sept. 1.

We're still plugging away toward having 15 sets for the first batch, though not as far along as I hoped. We do have more than 15 sets printed for most parts now [for perspective, just 15 sets is 900+ print hours...if nothing fails ]).

** Going to hold off a week on sending out payment requests, but will post some production photos through this week**

1) Set for my game
2) Set that will go to Spooky

-------------------------------

3) Timfenske11
4) EasternBloc
5) PaulCoff
6) Toby
7) Vilant
8) RebelGuitars
9) adamgacek
10) Nevus
11) JeffF
12) locustgrovepin
13) Crile1
14) Magicchiz
15) ToucanF16
16) boustrophedonic
17) Pinball_Freak
18) ddpinball
19) db666
20) wcbu64
21) Street
22) leaffan67
23) calprog
24) herg
25) tharm
26) P1nhead (requested to be at the end)
27) Acejedi
28) 2Kaulitz
29) Mdanielb
30) DakotaMike (requested to be at the end)
31) Dendoc
32) joetechbob
33) Kolrath
34) ultimategameroom
35) gottafixit (req. end)
36) AMSNL
37) adamross
38) Betelgeuse
39) doomid
40) carter008
41) loren3233
42) icyjones
43) Hooch333
44) dnapac
45) spandol

Just a reminder that today is the last day to get on the list.

After the cutoff is made tomorrow, if there's any late interest, an overflow list could be made in case anyone on the main list disappears.

Will add more photos tomorrow.

Snapped a couple of Marissa making a mess

Staining and sanding the lobby desks, and prepping, sanding, and painting the bottles. They ultimately get clear coated after being assembled with the bar tray/table (clear coat also removes any hazy appearance from the sanding).

She decided to use her phone light to make sure there's no light bleed while making the black mask (the tan coloring alone doesn't block light well).

Bottle pic shows some of the evolution. They're made of PETG, so even the little handle is strong against a potential airball.

Trying to make runs of each mod section as large as we can (in the case of bottles, enough for the full interest list), so full sets will come together quickly as the last sections are tackled, rather than a set at a time, which would be inefficient.

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Progressively cleaning out the book shelves for storing the larger unfinished parts (now half the house is 3D printers and parts...the other half is pinball machines...or feels like it anyway ).

The cutoff time has been reached, so these will be limited to 45 sets, and hand numbered inside the theater. Thanks again to everyone on the list for the overwhelming support and helping to spread this facelift into a meaningful number of games

As noted, if there's any new interest, a separate overflow list can be made in case any spots become available.

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Misty-Moon (head of QC--paid well in "Temptations" treats) has inspected the elevator moulding prep before staining

EDIT: Added a stained photo.

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I'll post photo updates here tomorrow night and send out first batch messages later this week with more information.

Thank you. Getting through it as we can, and there's been some learning curve for Marissa. Was always a gray area on the reality of production time, but not looking to rush anything.

After mentioning the code update, my buddy (that has a truck) informed me he'd be coming back to FL for August, so we decided to take AMH to SFGE--at that point, I was too afraid of botching anything (instructions seemed tedious with no laptop on hand), and directed attention to preventing any foreseeable issues at SFGE. May not update until I get through the AMH production (once updated, I may still look into a way to take advantage of the latest code [for those with or without the mod set]).

SFGE prep also led to another small (out of sight) addition that prevents balls from possibly being able to get stuck on the railing (behind the vent). I'll add a photo of that later today as well, perhaps with a video (I have a couple other clips I took before reveal that shows the design consideration I took to prevent ball traps--if a ball were to get on top of the theater, it gets directed onto the habitrail, and a video that shows balls falling off either side of the new left pop bumper cap).

Some of the elevator evolution is shown in the GIF for those curious.

Should have more up tomorrow.

37 lobby desks have been finished thus far (stained, sanded, cleared, etc.).
All back panels and theaters for the first batch have been prepped for stain.
Theater tops have been painted, and vents prepped.
All 44 bottles finished, and most table/tray parts assembled.
Parts for all 44 sconce sets ready.
First batch of elevators just need decals and mouldings attached, electronics, and the dials (all 44 dials, laundry chute doors, and mouldings are finished).

Machines running round the clock, so presumably we won't have to wait for parts for the 2nd batch once this first batch ships.

Getting somewhere, but proving to be a significant project.

Hoping to have the majority of the list in games before Oct. 31 if possible (I imagine most would hope to have it for Halloween).
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As noted in the PM, you'll be first on the overflow list in case someone backs out.

This is the shield I mentioned to prevent a possible stuck ball on the railing behind the vent.

Discreet and obscured from player perspective.

Installs quickly with the factory screw as pictured.

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