Similar for me, except replace Tron with IMDN prem

Iron was on my list for awhile, not sure I could do a music pin.

I hate music pins personally. But this game f’n rules. One of the best ever. My prem was the only pin I’ve ever regretted selling and I’ve dumped a lot of top 20’s

Small round magnet that screws into the tip of the extension of the Xenomorph -- that extends out to grab the ball and start multi-ball -- has come off.

Please, how/where in the audit menu can I test the feature, so that the extension sticks out of the Xenomorph mech allowing me to screw it back on.

Apologize in advance if the answer is obvious.

I actually have the lv nearly a point under the sv in my ratings, purely based on what you get for the money and the art, trim and light choices. My ratings don't go to the top 100 though.....I think that whole list is a bit skewed...maybe 70% accurate at most.
I rated Stranger things similarly.

Dan,

In Tests I believe(sorry at work) you should be able to test the xenomorph mech. I couldn't get the tongue to stay out while the machine was on, so switched off the power when extended to work on it.

Looking for some help .I finally got a rain day and am off my regular job ,so it’s “Alien” day and finally getting to all the installs ,code updates etc .I’m installing rings now and was looking for advice how to get the wire form off @ the plunge .I removed the nuts underneath but do not want to force anything .So how do I get the leads out of the hitch in the playfield ?

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I like Stranger Things better than Godzilla. I think Godzilla is a very good game but tend to agree that it is overrated relative to the hype.

I own a lot of sterns and have an Ailen LV being shipped to me. How do you add an external power supply to this pin as I do not want to draw from any boards do to the sensitive nature of this game?

I am having an intermittent issue with the plunger solenoid. Most of the time it sends the ball into play easily, then at times it can barely get the ball half-way up the ramp and I need to shut off the game for it constantly repeats the weak plunge. I tried swapping the coil with another and the problem still exists. I check continuity all the way back to the board and everything seems tight and a solid connection. It will also suddenly just start working strong again without any intervention. Is this something anyone else has seen? Thought I would ask here before I sent in a ticket with PB.

loosen the screws at the top, maybe even remove then a little gentle pressure from below. Go easy as these have shit welds... when tightening, do not overtighten to avoid extra stress on wireform.

This is an absolutely brilliant game, no question - and it's nice to see it get a little reputation boost being at #1 because it deserves a lot more credit than it gets. I don't think I've ever been so surprised by how good a game is - I really didn't expect it to shoot so damn good and come together so well as a package... Is it objectively better than some of my other games? I honestly don't know, Maiden, DP, Elvira, R&M really do take some beating - but the theme and the way its been implemented is incredible.

Same goes for Halloween - it's literally like playing through the movie. These games are really raising the bar for theme integration, and I've been really enjoying the change of pace/style from my Stern games. Good times...

Having Halloween and Alien next to eachother is like chefs kiss! SDTM just gave an in-depth review of HWN today and it’s was far more positive than I had expected. Here’s the score card. Anyone thinking about getting it should just do it. It’s rad!

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It won't last. Just like clockwork, the trolls are already trying to shoot it down. It may not be your cup of tea, but few (if any) modern pins deserve a 2. To me, that's a pin that's so awful that it's hardly worth a glance.

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People on this site spend way too much time fretting over a very pointless numbers game. Its design is inherently flawed, but it's just there for fun. It isn't going to raise the price of your game, and it isn't going to justify your purchase. Just play your game and enjoy. :p

So, someone took the time out of their "busy" day to rate the game a 2, just hours after the Pinside 100 was released. Simply because they decided they would have a happier life if Alien were ranked a lot lower. So awesome. I love this game, but also love Pinside for this kind of entertainment.

Thank You

If he owns it it is a 10 if not it is 3 or worse..They should not even let guys like this rate games..

https://pinside.com/pinball/community/pinsiders/sandeep/ratings

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And POTC CE. A museum piece. Also a “1.0”

If he buys a game does it’s rating go up?

Love it.

I mean, I don't care for POTC, so while his method is wrong, I don't disagree with his assessment, regardless of what people think it is

Yeah a sudden rush to pull it down is truly pathetic, but sadly inevitable.

Doesn't affect my enjoyment of the game in any way shape or form, but it's still annoying no matter what that some people feel the need to do this kind of thing.

I think JJPPOTC is a masterpiece, but that's OK for us to disagree regarding its grandeur. But surely you can't feel it's such dog shit that it deserves a 1? That means the game has zero redeeming qualities. It's terrible at every measurable level.

The Pinside Top 100 rating system has always been fundamentally flawed, and it certainly doesn't help when users abuse the system.

Thankfully, it also doesn't matter. The fact that Alien has that high ranking, for however briefly it might be before the review-bombers take over, tells the truth that the game brings joy to lots of people. Many thanks to everyone who has supported the crazy journey of this pin -- we are so happy that you love the game!

That was a great move by PBs bringing a line of Aliens to play at Expo.I could tell that pinheads were awakening to this pin while at they’re booth .This pin is as good as it gets imo.I firmly have this in my top 5 ,most likely #3 behind IMDN and MET. I took advantage of a rainy day and installed the apron ,Chestbuster mod , tracker mod and a set of Titans mixed light blue/translucent and even though not finished quite yet ,I’m loving how it’s looking .I have to install 3.0 ,install a splitter and lights for trans ,then I’ll get to work on my topper idea .I’ll throw the kitchen sink at Alien as it’s going nowhere It’s the first pin me and my boys are all on the same page with as far as the fun factor goes .We couldn’t be any happier with this purchase and most importantly , only a couple very small ,quick fix issues .It’s played great from day 1.

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Where can you get the coin door mod from?

Where can you get the coin door mod from?

I've had LV-154 for just a few weeks now and have noticed that my jumping slingshot facehuggers don't seem to jump anymore. I looked under the playfield and am unable to locate anything to adjust. I did notice that the stock bands feel pretty cheap. Are the slingshot facehuggers not jumping because of the weak bands?

Anyone have a guess at how many standard version games have been produced yet? I've registered mine at the Pinball Serial Number Database, but the scheme that PB uses is hard to decipher. If you have a chance, it would be great if all of ya'll register your machines at https://ipsnd.net/view.aspx?id=6757

C’mon Pinside! This isn’t even a picture of the Alien LV. This is a Heighway version, and one of the worst shots LCD screenshots IMO. I know HW version is within the group, but the version ranked as #1 should be in the shot.
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The issue is likely going to be either the leaf switches or the coil wires. Make sure the leaf switches are making contact when the ball hits the slingshot and make sure neither of the coil wires have detached.

Having trouble on start up straight out of the box. Power on and this is the screen I get. None of the other buttons work and can’t do anything else. Any suggestions?

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Open a ticket with PB. They will fix you up.

Check all your connections, something might have come loose in shipping.

Take a look at your fuses

Hello LE owners! How is everyone finding the build quality and reliability with the new LEs? I’m considering one and I’ve heard many early bugs were worked out and build quality is good. Is that accurate? Thanks!

Love my LV. Almost 300 plays and has been rock solid!!!

Top 3 pin of all for me .Love it and very little issues almost zero .

Yep a few issues initially out of the box with connectors wiggling loose but that's about it. My LV has been (and still is) awesome.

Not had a single issue with my LV and it was part of the first batch. It will never leave.

Have had my LV for 6 months and it's playing great. Haven't had any electrical issues, just a few minor mechanical ones initially (broken flipper spring, drop target issue and an adjustment on the hypersleep U bend)

Cabinet is rock solid and the build quality is as good (if not better) than other manufacturers. I feel that the thickness of the steel used in the mech brackets is a bit thin (compared to my B/W machines), yet it's holding up to the rigors of being played just fine. PB have continued to improve their product, with newer versions of the PCBs and some mechs, as well as updates to the code base, predominantly addressing issues seen by owners (rather than game enhancement).

Does anyone know if Pinball Bros has the ability to add any callouts or assets from the movies at this point? One line that I haven't heard yet that made me laugh from Aliens that seems to be missing is Bill Paxton's line: "Maybe you haven't been keeping up on current events but we just got our asses kicked pal."

I think this line could be used in a lot of places in the game but particularly after a failed Bug Hunt or Queen's Nest mode. It would also work well following a quick or poor Ambush multiball. Aa great as this game is, I feel there were some movie assets and lines that could have been coded and included to make it even better.

If anyone has a line to Pinball Bros game coders, could you pass this callout request up the line?

Getting a NIB SV delivered tomorrow. I have read a few posts about what to check before playing, etc. and I will certainly do those things. However, those posts are over a year old at this point. Has anyone recently received an SV that could share their unboxing experience?

madamyates have your torx drivers and loctite handy.

I’m in for an SE. delivery in 20 days or so. Can anyone tell me what size metric nut drivers, torx screwdrivers and metric Allen wrenches I should purchase?

I’d rather not buy complete sets of I don’t have to. So just the 3 or 4 best sizes

How do update code? I am on old code 2.2d. New code requires UPD and my old code is UF2.

Man, I’m really tempted to order a new SV. Interested to hear about your experience.

Is there a way to set the attract mode sounds to be less frequent? I want them on..but not like…once every two minutes haha.

Can anyone tell me what exactly is the chestbuster mod?