Well ignore the good for a million plays thing. Ha!! Some are good for one play before they go poof. I used to have a Wipeout. Liked that game and would enjoy having it again but alas no room.

To your dilemma. I vaguely recall that sensor. I don’t think it was an option but regardless it sounds flaky if it works in test mode but not when the ball is present. If that switch is avail it may be worth replacing it to see if that rectifies the issue. Just a thought. Disclaimer. I am not a Pinside Expert!!

Hi, welcome to Pinside. I’ve got a wipeout had it for years, still plays 100%. I can recall having a problem with this sensor early on. Sadly I can’t exactly recall how I fixed it! I don’t think I had to replace sensor but I did replace some boards. Will check my spares box and see if I can find what I changed.

PM me if you need further help

Have a look here, seems alot of people have had the same issue.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/wipe-out-the-ski-lift-is-now-open

If memory serves that resistor board is for the solenoids and not your smart switch. Pinside experts please verify me

I looked back and I believe that resistor board is fir the pop bumper lights. If I recall the original board had small like 5 watt resistors in it that had a propensity to fall off as they got very hot. Yours has the sandohm resistors that can take a lot more heat so that is good. Regardless that board does not have anything to do with your smart switch I believe