I have owned both Hobbit and TZ. Alien definitely plays like a widebody, but the flippers are different from any other pins I have played as well. They also have a tendency to overheat after playing for an hour or so, so this adds to the difficulty.

I'd love a tutorial on YouTube or something, like the papa ones...not the one's where guys just ramble on with multiple cameras and wise cracks at each other!
I printed off the original rule set...like 26 pages, yet to understand it all.
Agree with your comments ....really draws you in. To me it has elements of TZ and Hobbit feel, but much more flowing and fast gameplay imo. The only stop start bit to me is the left drain area.

order with no fear.. seriously.. customer service is working hard to implement fixes as found in their production lines, so no machine shou

I agree with CRWJumper.... the game is different kind of shooter.. like you have to work for the shots.. right flipper to upper left then to eggs.. stuff like that. It is a challenge and i suck generally so yeah.. fun for sure.

It’s like playing a game of high-speed chess.

I have TZ / STTNG and have had IJ, buddy has POTC and they feel like wide bodies, this doesn’t really feel like any of those wide bodies to me, I think it may be that it’s quite a bit lighter than any of those mentioned.

I’m getting better after understanding the rules.

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Still going over my recently arrived machine. It arrived all set for coin operation. Exactly how can you set it for free-play. Can't find it on sevice menu....went through entire PRICING adjustments etc. Don't want to bother Cato for this question.....help appreciated

Adjustments > Pricing > adjustment 17.

Excellent ! Something like 19 or 20 PRICING adjustments.... somehow missed that one. Thanks for quick reply. Appreciated.

Mine landed on Friday too! I'm happy to report it was a November build and came with 2.4 installed. I have had no issues after about a dozen or so plays.
The only damage was the side rails that have a dent in them from being strapped too tight to the machine. I planned on powder coating them anyway, so I will ask for a replacement...I wonder if Stern side rails will fit?

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Dope! Congrats! Why are we worried about earlier builds?

I'm just stating that with these latest builds PB have addressed the issues with the early adopter builds. I'm very happy with this game.

Wow that's great news - I wonder if there's a shipment to Australia in similar time frames?

So we're getting good feedback on game play, but what is theme immersion like? Do the assets create a sense of tension and, dare I say, scary moments? Is it a little spooky playing it in a dark room?

That's amazing news. Thanks for the clarification. I'm still waiting on my SV. This post makes me feel a lot better about the issues.

This is the only game I’ve ever played that gave me chills. Really.

I played an original Heighway - and was blown away...couldn't pass up the chance once PB Bros started making them again.

Agreed, same and waiting on my LV ...

Spoke with Melissa today. I paid Oct 22nd and she told me they expect to have more games arriving at CT by the 18th. So close...

I paid the same day. I am invoice # 093115 so hopefully ours are together. Saving grace hopefully less problems out of the box. But cannot wait.

Paid in full 9/26/2021.
Invoice 16436
Look everyday for an email from Fedex. Ready for a wide body experience.

. Wouldn't hold my breath. Heard this one many times before.

Yep I’m losing faith. Sold a game from my location to make space for Alien when I was told it was coming…two months ago. Getting pretty pissed about it at this point.

Agreed. The guy I bought my spot from gave up after placing his order last January. When I bought the spot, Melissa told me October, then November, then December. Then she told me she stuck me in the back of the line despite the 'spot' that I bought being made a year ago. I'm pissed.
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Typical CT.

We are all very glad that PB, CT and for TBL - DP are making these games.

But come on (defenders of CT) this stuff is BS!
In a lot of cases CT is busy (& they don’t have all the details from manufacturer) so they throughout best guess dates (only to have them missed).

Again in this thread or TBL thread. Save yourself the bad press CT and headaches of calls and e-mails. Publish a stinking list by serial #/order # and date expected and give your customers access to this webpage to view. Heck put a few comments of by date of what changed - date log.

Done in 10 minutes!
Improve customer service, reduce your email and phone call backlog.

They announced the le months ago but it seems they keep producing svs without mixing in an le run. Les last like hp.

Can't wait for you guys to get your games...so we can actually talk about the frigging game!!!

Thanks all. I paid October 21 -093113 invoice so we are in the same boat. Couldn’t resist.

Yes yes yes this.

And thanks all on widebody/game experience- really interesting how it’s a bit different from traditional ones. The flipper placements are pretty unique. Maybe this been discussed already. That lower left placement is lower than most “3rd” flipper- almost like TAF but full size and way more Realestate to shoot at. And the upper right is almost like a million games with upper floor but it’s further from the wall- with orbit in between. I don’t know pin geometry that well but I assume these things create new angles and shots that would feel different.

So excited for this damn machine.

Has anyone paid in full for their LV? Or received an invoice from Cointaker?

I was told that boat was in the harbor in November. All lies at this point. I don't get the end game. Just tell me the truth. I can handle it. I rather have true expectations than constant blue balls simmered in lies.
It makes me wonder if the boat did come in and they sold them to new buyers. How else could a boat of games disappear?

Some of that in part has to be due to Dennis Nordman's involvement. I realize he didn't build the whitewood but he did draw up the design and conceive the mechs. His games are always great shooters.

The truth is that everybody will get the ordered game but maybe not as fast as he or she or it wants !

I am game #10 and I paid my invoice in full last week, Have been told approx 35 LV's are shipping end of this month

I'm in the same spot. Not sure the game # but very early and paid in full. Expecting end of month/ear Feb. Excited for the LV. Looks sweet.

Will we be able to use Pinball Browser to add Sigourney Weaver video clips? Especially interested in attract mode "getting into the spacesuit" scene.

I think Pinball Browser is for Stern systems only? (not really sure about that)...but I'd like to add Sigourney quotes "Did IQs drop while I was away?" ; "They can bill me!"

hahaha...oh man, that bump to 36 I got (after being previously told I was 35) is gonna suck...

Or "You know, Burke, I don't know which species is worse. You don't see them fucking each other over for a goddamn percentage."

It would be nice if we would get some communication from Cointaker here in this group. I do know for a fact that they read it!

Cool.

When did you commit to buying? And how?
You put a $1 down?

I put my dollar down pretty early and haven't been contacted. I hope I make the cut!

The dollar down was just an early interest list. You need to go to Cointaker's website and put a 1k deposit down to reserve your LV, otherwise, you're not officially on any version at this point.

Um, I got an invoice for $1k on 10/3. This was after putting my $1 down way back on 4/23. Didn't need to go to cointaker to manually make a deposit. Looks like you got missed - may want to contact Melissa. You should also get a credit for the original $1 deposit (woohoo!).

Yeah I did the 1K as well. Sent cointaker a few emails asking for an ETA about a month ago with no response.

I’m number 34, and now I’m worried

Huh? I got missed! oh no! Hahaha FYI - I never made a $1 deposit and have been waiting to see more games land before plunking my 1k down. So no, I haven't been missed. However, I would love to see some LVs in game rooms for a real-world take on what it looks like in person. I'm in no particular hurry, still enjoying some Godzilla to pass the time.

Me too, back in October - got an automated order confirmation and an order number, but have not heard anything else. Haven't emailed Cointaker but echo others that would love a confirmation of what number in line. Don't want an estimated date as none have shipped yet and who knows really.