The LCD animations still make me think I'm watching a Blu-ray menu screen. Would it really be so hard to use the technology to decent degree?

That song would haunt my soul after a few hours.

because because because BECAUSE!!!

Playfield looks gorgeous.

So many things to love and admire.

But, I couldn't listen to that music for months on end

I'm afraid it would haunt me too after a while. But i'm really dying to try this pin out nonetheless!

I got to play this at The Ohio Pinball Show yesterday. The quality is undeniable. it is an amazing looking game. The music isn't as overwhelming in person and didn't bother me. It was also a loud show environment and not quiet like it would be in most homes.

The game is still missing software upgrades. Crystal ball still not working. Also a lot of people have complained it is too slow. I don't mind different paced games, and this one is on the slower side, but not unplayable.

The thing that bothers me the most are the quick out lanes. The right out lane was set 75% open. For example, not scientific fact, lets say the game speed is about a 5 out of 10. You'll have one shot ricochet off a rainbow target or pop bumper and go into the out lane at a 9 out of 10. It is kind of like a batter hitting change-ups all day and then they throw a fastball. Just really hard to react in time.

While they are still programming It would be nice if they spaced out the munchkin multiball release similar to that of TSPP couch multi.

Thanks for sharing the update

Game looks good!

Looks like a lot is going on and not to slow for a feature heavy game.It is going to be great when the code gets finished!

I'm just surprised at how much work they have to do. It doesn't even look like any of the feature lights work, they are all just random colors.

Yeah but remember there was no code to start. I'm sure coding all he colors of the rgbs LEDs will be a biatch for every mode in the game. I think the end result will be worth it though.

Well its a beautiful machine. However the playfield is too crowded for me. Seems like much of the time you are waiting for the ball to come back into play. Then its 'hit the center ramp' kinda like Star Wars. But I do admire the color and engineering of the game.

lol, agreed. I don't even expect all (or most) of the modes to be there when the first game ships and certainly it will take even longer to add in the lighting effects as you noted. But I am really looking forward to the code and the game evolving throughout this year. It will just keep getting better and better ...

I'm not too keen on this one but appreciate the work that's gone into it.
Makes me excited for the Hobbit.

Looks fun waiting for hobbit

I think about the music also and the tune played after a ball ends and it seems like it would drive me crazy also, but then i think about how repetative most games are. I don't think it gets more repetative than my HS2, or my bros RS. I think the focus on the game will overide the music..., at least thats what i think. I mean, most games seem repetative sound wise, and even the coolest sounds get old after you've heard them a million times.

It would be nice if there was a way to disable the "stop and go" where possible if people want to make the game faster... like disabling ball lock animation, etc. But I imagine that stuff is low priority at this point.

I think jack mentioned a wile back that you will be able to skip over the animations with the flipper buttons like in most sterns games.

I wonder if JJP licensed this from Stern? Is this free and clear or is there IP involved?

Looks like they have adjusted the flipper strength nicely. No problem hitting those shots.

Game looks fantastic! Still excited about those color changing LEDs. No strobing, and they fade like incandescents! This is a quality video, great work.

In watching the gameplay, though, I don't know that I see very many satisfying shots. It seems that the upper right ramp shot is about it. That looks like a nice flowing (when the ball isn't locked) and satisfying shot. But where are the others?

It looks like there is a spinner shot on the left, by the pop bumpers, but its hard to see in the video. Maybe that is a nice satisfying shot?

IP for that? be real. Stern has filed for next to nothing in the past decade, and has gotten even less patented. No patent on the LED lighting or usb firmware updating they filed on; why would they file on a flipper-button-to-skip-animation method/sw? And, I think WMS did it first anyway. At least the CV home rom has this feature.

I can not wait to play one! Looks like a home run machine by JJP.

Good quality video! Thanks!

+1.

I do admit it looks really nice.

That was my thought as well. I'm hoping it's something they'll address in a code update if they don't before release.

What are you expecting from the LCD? I'm wondering what people think is missing?

Then through WMS like Stern must have done.

It would be nice if more music was integrated, like "somewhere over the rainbow"

I've seen it up close and personal, and played it. Great build, good flow, overall fun game, but I agree that the background music can get a little monotonous.

That's a great video and the game looks to be wonderful. Can't wait for deliveries to start. I'm near the end of the ECLE run, so mine will likely ship with mature code.

Thank you for the video!

"somewhere over the rainbow" would be cool in attract mode...and maybe a wizard mode.

I absolutely agree. The LCD doesn't look too far removed from a DVD menu.

I know it's a new horizon for back-glass displays, but the creativity is trailing the technology. Yes, it's the first LCD back-glass, but it already looks like an outdated early version.

It's not the first.

NEW-CANASTA had it a few years ago:

http://marsaplay.com/layout/design-variations.html

Looks amazing. Glad I didn't buy one though. Not the game for me.

Satisfying shots are mostly determined by the rules IMHO. Shooting the scoop on monster bash is average at best. Shooting the scoop on AFM to rule the universe is extremely satisfying. Both are basically the same shot. When the rules come, the satisfying risk / reward issues will follow. I genuinely enjoyed my time on the game, fwiw.

When I think of satisfying shots, the first one that always comes to mind is the AFM light lock -> lock combo. I doubt WOZ has anything that satisfying, but there's some potential.

One shot that might be really satisfying in WOZ once the full code is in place is the shot under the upper-right flipper back down to the return lane. It looks like you will build up a value via the "horse of a different color" shots and then collect it by shooting beneath the raised flipper.

I could see the spinner being pretty satisfying as well, if it's lit for lucrative points.

Great video. Not a theme for me but so happy they are making a machine. I hope they succeed and make many more.

Chris

Personally, I find the gameplay multiball example boring, and that has nothing to do with WOZ. I think some wild multiball play would've been more entertaining than watching the guy cradle 3 balls and fail to hit the two shots as required to continue.

The standup targets in the jets would be satisfying from an upper right flipper shot. Either loop shot would feel good as well.

Did anyone else think that the extra playfields might have been better used some other way?
Neither of them made me think: I want to play that!

In all fairness, mini-playfields are limited, but it made me appreciate the ACDC playfield. Lot of players not impressed with that one either, but it's sunken, and doesn't take up any valuable real-estate.

The spinning house appears to have one shot only. Around and around the house.

I was thinking that this would appear more exciting with more shots to make, and that maybe there isn't much room available due to these extra mini-playfields?

I have'nt played any games with a mini playfield so take my opinion for what its worth, but i think your really limited by the size of them. Both seem like they would be hard in there own way. I can't think of anything else you could do with them except add mulitple exits, but then where would you go? Cycle back into the mini field? or back on to the main field?

Looks alright. I think if JJ can sell this then the next game will be even better as they may learn from mistakes. Keith's code will be awesome for sure

One note, regarding the "busy" playfield - Yes, there is a LOT going on there, and it looks like sort of a narrow area that the ball actually travels up. However, it IS a relatively wide body, so it doesn't feel as cramped as you might guess. The slower gameplay is actually a bit reminiscent of a B/W Superpin, in some regards, and I mean that as a HUGE compliment. To play like a B/W Superpin and look like this does... just WOW.

Well said.

The bell shot on AC/DC can be very satisfying for those reasons too, as well as the sound effect of the bell ringing.

The best that comes to mind is TZ.

I played the one in New York City at Two Bits Acade yesterday. It was with the latest code updated yesterday morning. I thought it was amazing! It was well pass and a blast. In my opinion this thing is going to be crazy good. Don't judge it from what others are saying until you play it. I went there expecting a slow plodding mess and left wanting to buy one. I don't know what is up with the one in Ohio. The crystal ball worked on this one fine. And when you really look at how it is built you start to understand the crazy possibilities of what they are going to do with the rules.

Jack turned me from a doubter into a fan. If he had been outside the place with a credit card reader I would have already paid for one. It was that good.