It is linear in the sense that you start on east coast everyone and head west every time. BUT after you leave New York or Miami while you're next city is flashing you can change your destination. The cities are Orange, yellow, and white. Also the standup targets are orange, yellow and white. So when your next city is flashing and it's not where you want to go, just hit another color standup target. So yes it is linear but you can somewhat control your path!!

Yes, I know...but it would be MUCH better if you could travel to any city (except west coast). It's almost always NY to start and that's weak. Like 'stampede' in JP. I hate that mode because I play it EVERY game.

I completely agree. It would be nice to have more control over your destinations. But overall it's a great game. It was my only pin for awhile and I played it non stop. Especially when friends were over!

My goal for a while was completing every city on the map in a game. It will take at least three trips
across the country. The 'reward' is kind of lame but it was a great feeling when I finally did it.
It was on normal settings though.

Another game I sometimes play is to take the game of of freeplay and start with one credit and then see if you can make it to, for example, 20 credits.
You can do this because it is possible to earn multiple credits in one game.
It got me to really keep trying hard and not reset a game after a bad first ball since every game started
will cost a credit. This will also get some of the excitement of winning a free game back in home use.

hi,

considering possible purchase of RS. Need one quick answer: would you classify roadshow as a player's or shooter's game? I know rules are intentionally simplified vs twilight zone so more regular people could play when TZ left them baffled about what to do on location back then. Bulldozer blade shot is risky shot, only ramps feed back to flippers etc.... what is your opinion, is it so much less shooter's game (requiring precision, timing, tactical ball position switching from one flipper to another) than TZ geometry wise? is it too easy? I'm looking for staying power and good mechanical feel of shots. thanks!

It's a shooters game I feel. To do well in the modes you have to hit the specific shots. It flows much better than TZ. It seems easy as extra balls are easy to get on stock settings, but getting ALL the cities is VERY tough to do. It is easy to make any game difficult though by opening outlanes, limiting extra balls, making it steeper, rule changes, etc...
Multiball is tough because Red is the super jackpot and it is a hard shot.

Shots feel awesome to me and it has huge longevity with 18 city modes, multiballs, and other mini tasks like bridge outs, flying rocks, the wheel, bobs bunker, etc... I've had it for around 3 years and it's not going anywhere soon. And guests FLOCK to it. It's on par with WOZ for best guest pleasing game in my house.

Hey Guys,

The left GI on my roadshow is intermittent. I have checked the connector to see if it was burnt and it is not. Also reseated it. Any thoughts on what could be causing this? The right side always stays on.

Thanks

I have this EXACT same problem intermittently. It only happens when the connector shakes loose, presumably from the shaker motor.

I don't remember exactly what number it is, but might be "19" or something. It's on the left side of the boards. Literally just push the connector in and it's good.

Try reseating or just pushing in all the chips too. Anything soldered. Usually the easiest solution is the answer.

I've never completed "Chicago." Tough for me to hit all 4 shots in so little time. Thought I did it the other day with the "magic" target's help but just missed out. No extra grace period on older machines!

I own this game since Nov 2013 and I love it! I think it's one of the best pinball machines ever made! The talking heads are just THAT funny and their ironic and crazy talking commenting each action by the player is just wonderful! I applied several extras like the target decals, LEDs for the pf and bb, painted radio and some other small things. My high score is about 2,500,000,000, even got the Super Payday once!

I just gound this club and saw the eyeball stickers! Wow! Looking great! Would be nice to get some!

Looking to sell my RS and leave the club . I loved it to the point I've played it to death and ready to move on. https://pinside.com/pinball/market/ad/15826

Don't do it , you'll be sor-ry!!!

Some info on cheap eddy boards repair is in this thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/road-show-buyers-checklist

Has anyone found a source to purchase a new set of RS bulldozer (3) pads? I've searched and cannot seem to find a supplier.

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I am a former member of the Road Show club….planned to redecal the cabinet, but it didn't need it and I have since sold the game. Brand new complete set available for $250 shipped OBO. PM me if interested. Also interested in Trade of other pinball related items of interest. Let me know what you may have.

Just made it to Super Pay Day for the first time (which lasted exactly ten seconds because I was so overwhelmed by all the lights ) but still managed a new personal high score of 2.61 million

The plastic link that raises the dozer falls out and prevents the dozer from lifting. What keeps it in the hole? Does anyone make the dozer part and how difficult is it to replace? TIA
Allen

I added some super bright LED's to the backbox. Before, after and the arrangement I used.

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why?? with the exception of maybe the orange behind the sign, the color bleed into areas not colored like the LED are terrible.

Agreed. Original is better here tenfold. The light just is not even.

Thanks for the comments. I toned things down, less green. The camera picks up hot spots that are not visible to the eye.

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thats better but the light is just uneven still. but its your game. do as you please.

If you're going to use LED's in the back glass, frosted are the only way to go. Diffuses the light better. Doesn't do the hot spot effect.

Did anybody hear anything about repro plastics being done? I'd swear I read it somewhere but can't find it now.

I have my fingers crossed for the plastics.

I heard through the grape vine that PPS is currently working on them. They have the files, but when they should be available I have no idea. For all us RS owners, hopefully sooner then later!

I just joined the club! it got delivered today!!

Congrats! It's a fantastically underrated game! I love it!

When I first played it I didn't care for it..but after a while I noticed it has some cool features and a there's a lot of different stuff going on. and I agree its underrated. I sold a Monopoly to make room pretty much straight up. do you think that was a good trade? i know the answer to that may be a little bias here in the roadshow thread The wife doesn't think so she really liked the monopoly..
she has played the RS and didn't care too much for it, I guess time will tell...
I'll post some pic's as I get it unraped

LOL!!!
Unraped? Hmmmm...are you taking a shower or something?

RS is ten times the game Monopoly is. 18 modes, multiball, flying rocks, souvenirs, spin the wheel awards, bridge out...this game has lots to do!

lol ya. was in a hurry..
STI did a great job of packing it they used 3 shipping blankets. just under 400.00 FLA to OH.
6 days.
the games is in good shape no play-field ware.teds eyes need a little work but the part was included.
it also has a topper nice addition..

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Anybody got a pic of what the apron decals look like installed? I would much rather stick with silk screened, but starting to tear down my RS now. my original is flaking and bubbling bad. Hate to put this back in.

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It's because it's rusted underneath...hopefully new RS aprons will be made soon. Most are like that.

X 100

Awesome game

Getting ready to play it right now

Believe me I know. I've lost a significant amount of paint on the sides of the apron. Fine layer of rust all over the bare metal. Shooter rod covers are perfect. Think they missed a step during prep on the aprons.

Any updates for color dmd for Roadshow? I thought it was supposed to be released in January? I am thinking of getting one for mine, looking for some reviews and opinions.

It's up on their site for download: colordmd.com
Installed mine last night and it's beautiful!

Yep...review is: it's FANTASTIC! Can't imagine it in orange anymore!

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Once you see it in color there is no going back. I just can't stand orange displays

ooohhhhhhhh, I want

I see that Ted's eyes needed work when I got the machine. Man what a job to get Ted's head off!
I think he was the first thing put on the play field. I had to disassemble the left haba-trail left ramp some plastics, Just to get to the bulldozer mounting screws. then on the bottom of the play field the subway had to come off the diverter bracket had to be moved to gain access to a screw the the dowser Mach had to be moved out of the way to clear the heads hold down flange..
WoW.. Its is some mechanical marvel of a machine so much jammed in there .
Oh ya the head needed a new eye lid solenoid 10.00 part. I have a feeling I'll be swearing at the head when it comes time to put it back together. . well its a good time to clean up the play field..

Someone got the decals and installed them on mine prior to me or the owner before. I thought they looked pretty good. Hopefully the pics help. Sold my game a few months back.

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Anyone know where I can get this plastic piece?

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Thanks! That really doesn't look bad at all. I'd still prefer a $100 silk screened apron vs a $40 decal I might screw up.

For anyone interested in replacement parts, please vote on this poll. I've PM'd a mod to see if they can add ramps to the poll.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/roadshow-if-the-part-was-produced-would-you-buy-it

I know it's a long shot, but does anybody have a left side ramp for sale?

Lol just ordered my roadshow today. Funny thing is I have never played it. But I got a good deal and it is a Superpin and I want to collect all of them. First thing I'll do is led it up. Glad to be part of the club

I have one but its supposedly spoken for but haven't heard back from the guy for few days but ill wait till end of this week and if I dont hear back we will talk if your interested .its in good shape with to small pieces missing where u cant see and entrance is not broken and Its populated and has the bridge out assembly. 20150126_210427.jpg

Lol me to I have most just need sttng and ij not worried about popeye saves earth or whatever it is so whats a good deal on rs these days?