Star Wars (LE)
Stern, 2017
Star Wars (Premium)
Stern, 2017
Star Wars (Pro)
Stern, 2017Quoted from Chief:I was lucky enough to play the pro for an hour last week here in London.
In addition to the upposts on the inner loop (Hoth/Deathstar shots) there is a physical ball lock/uppost on the left ramp return (kinda like on monster bash)
Great game, very fast, liked it a lot!
Does it really "lock" a couple of balls, or does it just hold one? (I never played monster bash)
Quoted from Chief:I was lucky enough to play the pro for an hour last week here in London.
In addition to the upposts on the inner loop (Hoth/Deathstar shots) there is a physical ball lock/uppost on the left ramp return (kinda like on monster bash)
Great game, very fast, liked it a lot!
Prepare for question annhilation & photos or it didn't happen! lol
Quoted from DatNoobAdam:Prepare for question annhilation & photos or it didn't happen! lol
photos would be great. I know if I had a chance to play a new machine I'd take a picture of it and upload it right away
Quoted from DS_Nadine:Does it really "lock" a couple of balls, or does it just hold one? (I never played monster bash)
I think it just holds one ball, can't be certain though, only remember it happening once
Quoted from DatNoobAdam:Prepare for question annhilation & photos or it didn't happen! lol
Haha..happy to answer any questions
Quoted from chucksmith:photos would be great. I know if I had a chance to play a new machine I'd take a picture of it and upload it right away
I was explicitly told no pictures or videos. Didn't wana upset anyone!
Quoted from Chief:I was lucky enough to play the pro for an hour last week here in London.
In addition to the upposts on the inner loop (Hoth/Deathstar shots) there is a physical ball lock/uppost on the left ramp return (kinda like on monster bash)
Great game, very fast, liked it a lot!
were any sound?
Quoted from Chief:Yes, and I cranked it up loud. Very good music, effects and call outs that's for sure
Were the call outs just a generic voice, or did they have someone affiliated with Star Wars record them?
Quoted from DatNoobAdam:Were the call outs just a generic voice, or did they have someone affiliated with Star Wars record them?
It was more like sound bites from the films, like on GB. There might have been dedicated recordings but I don't recall
Quoted from Groo:I'm just waiting to see the mini LCD showing Luke's targeting computer on a DS run. Gotta be in there right?
Sorry I didn't notice. The mini LCD had a bunch of stuff on it though so it's possible
I've watched some BM66 videos...
Man, there are like ZERO interactive call outs.
I mean like damn near none lol. Reminds me of the very first WOZ video... slot machine sounds & all.
Hopefully SW ships with audio (a few posts above seem to support this)
Aerosmith shipped with decent sound right? (I've only played it on location in a noisy enviroment)
How did you feel about the Tie fighter being the only semblance of a bash toy? Did it feel pretty interactive with the way it responded? Did the tie fighter only respond to hits on the stand-up directly in front of it/below it, or did you notice if it activated from other shots too, or maybe the action button on the lock bar?
Quoted from PW79:I've watched some BM66 videos...
Man, there are like ZERO interactive call outs.
I mean like damn near none lol. Reminds me of the very first WOZ video... slot machine sounds & all.
I have a Batman 66, and that isn't accurate since at least the last 2 code updates.
Quoted from Rasavage:I have a Batman 66, and that isn't accurate since at least the last 2 code updates.
Right arm, good to hear.
Quoted from J85M:Death Star is in the game, topper needs to be lightsabers, there are not enough lightsabers in this game and you can never have to many lightsabers
X wing vs tie fighter would also be cool especially if animated and interactive.
I already purchased a pin 2k light sabor and power supply to put over shooter lane.
Quoted from PW79:Aerosmith shipped with decent sound right? (I've only played it on location in a noisy enviroment)
Yes, as Jacky has professional voicework done, specifically for the game. Aerosmith's out-of-box sound and voice package was light years ahead of the BM66 that I played (granted it probably didn't have code updates yet, but it still was just effects and no voice feedback about gameplay/objectives).
Quoted from PW79:Right arm, good to hear.
Yeah, there have been big improvements with the last couple of updates but there's still a way to go.Hopefully SW will be fully baked at release. I can't believe we don't even have a date for a stream yet.
Quoted from Chief:I think it just holds one ball, can't be certain though, only remember it happening once
Haha..happy to answer any questions
I was explicitly told no pictures or videos. Didn't wana upset anyone!
I totally understand. I would have done the same. Thank you for anything you can share about the machine.
Quoted from PinKopf:How did you feel about the Tie fighter being the only semblance of a bash toy? Did it feel pretty interactive with the way it responded? Did the tie fighter only respond to hits on the stand-up directly in front of it/below it, or did you notice if it activated from other shots too, or maybe the action button on the lock bar?
It's pretty cool, seemed to respond/shake to hits from the stand up underneath. Didn't notice any other shots or the action button interacting with it though.. I didn't miss any other bash toys tbh
Quoted from chucksmith:I totally understand. I would have done the same. Thank you for anything you can share about the machine.
You're welcome sir. It's a blast for sure. Definitely harder/shorter ball times than Star Trek I'd say.
Quoted from Chief:You're welcome sir. It's a blast for sure. Definitely harder/shorter ball times than Star Trek I'd say.
Most important question: John Williams music score anywhere? I'm going to have real heartburn if not.
Quoted from Jarbyjibbo:Most important question: John Williams music score anywhere? I'm going to have real heartburn if not.
I heard the went with a John Mayer soundtrack instead. Really changes the whole vibe of the game.
I just played a few games of Spiderman, GOT and ST. I'm super pumped to play star wars now. I can't wait for that delicious Ritchie flow. I know this game is going to be a masterpiece. Sometimes I forget how fun Ritchie games are until I get some time on one and can't stop hitting the start button.
Then I found set of 4
The x-wings open the wings, has a screw in the bottom so can easily Make a bracket for it.
Looking at the LE, I plan to put an Xiang on the post to the right of the screen.
Should be able to get som LEDs in it as well. Join it to the 3 bank targets so lights up when you "shoot" a TIE fighter on the screen 
Quoted from Pinhead1982:I bought some of those X-Wing game figures..
the scale of these should go well against the Falcon on the PREM & PRO.
I was in a supermarket and saw this
It looks to be the same size as the TIE fighter in the game... most likely STERN used this.
I thnk someone here pointed out that that red marked TIE Fighter is a Force Awakens design and so not on the Stern Star Wars machine since it represents the original trilogy. Nice try though. 
If thats so important why dont you check the feature matrix wich is on sterns homepage for about 2 weeks.
Quoted from Jarbyjibbo:Most important question: John Williams music score anywhere? I'm going to have real heartburn if not.
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Quoted from Pinhead1982:Yeah but the TIE in the box of 4 is from the originals
Nice try again. You said Stern used a Force Awakens TIE Fighter. It's there for anyone to read. 
Quoted from DS_Nadine:If thats so important why dont you check the feature matrix wich is on sterns homepage for about 2 weeks.
It's important to everyone, but if Stern got the Star Wars license I'm going to go out on a limb and guarantee they also got the right to use Star Wars music. Disney's not going to let them make a Star Wars pin that plays Van Halen riffs when you blow up the Death Star (as awesome as that sounds).
Quoted from beelzeboob:It was right in the feature matrix, second line down. This was discussed many pages back...
Many, many times...
Quoted from iceman44:Yes, MANY times
Oh btw, 400 HD video clips, 9 multi balls, 4 player views and a partridge in a pear tree!
And a Force Awakens TIE Fighter apparently.
I have a ton of X-Wing Miniatures from the tabletop game. They're pretty detailed for coming pre-painted. They're reasonably priced, but plastic. Here's the best source I've found for them:
http://www.miniaturemarket.com/table-top-miniatures/x-wing.html
The game is really pretty fun. You pretty much need a starter set if you're interested in giving it a go. My only complaint is the amount of setup time.
Does anybody want to actually play the game first, before they clutter the playfield with useless junk?
I'm not putting any of them on my playfield, but other people like that sort of thing. I'm just trying to give people a better avenue than hallmark
Also, there's nothing else to talk about.
Quoted from Deaconblooze:Also, there's nothing else to talk about.
That's a good point
Quoted from Pinhead1982:Then I found set of 4
The x-wings open the wings, has a screw in the bottom so can easily Make a bracket for it.
Looking at the LE, I plan to put an Xiang on the post to the right of the screen.
Should be able to get som LEDs in it as well. Join it to the 3 bank targets so lights up when you "shoot" a TIE fighter on the screen
So a bunch of bread products, some Star Wars figurines, and a left foot stencil. Interesting cart. So what happens in Sidcup...stays in Sidcup.
Quoted from Tommy_Pins:Does anybody want to actually play the game first, before they clutter the playfield with useless junk?
I agree with what you're saying, but to each their own. I plan on adding some "useless junk" to mine to give it some world under the glass feel. I don't plan on over doing it, but a few X Wings and Tie Fighters and a Tie Bomber around the playfield will make me happy. And if it makes you, why not?
Quoted from Tommy_Pins:Does anybody want to actually play the game first, before they clutter the playfield with useless junk?
Heck no!! I'm not even going to unbox my LE... I'm going to ship it right away down to Bryan_Kelly and have him put a shitload of toys all over the playfield.
Quoted from Orko:agree with what you're saying, but to each their own. I plan on adding some "useless junk" to mine to give it some world under the glass feel. I don't plan on over doing it, but a few X Wings and Tie Fighters and a Tie Bomber around the playfield will make me happy. And if it makes you, why not?
I plan on adding some also...just a few.
Quoted from Colsond3:I plan on adding some also...just a few.
You forgot this one:
https://www.amazon.com/40-Year-Old-Virgin-Talking/dp/B000GTFIX4
Quoted from Colsond3:I plan on adding some also...just a few.
If pinside is a disease, then this is fully metastatic stage 4. No hope for a cure!! 
Quoted from beelzeboob:It was right in the feature matrix, second line down. This was discussed many pages back...
Hello Randy raab 
Quoted from KozMckPinball:You forgot this one:
Quoted from Pinzap:If pinside is a disease, then this is fully metastatic stage 4. No hope for a cure!!
Yeah, that guy is definitely a fan. I'm just crawling my way back into this thread...
Quoted from beelzeboob:It was right in the feature matrix, second line down. This was discussed many pages back...
My fault, I must have missed this among the 10's of thousands of Star Wars posts. Thanks for the heads up. I'll rephrase my question based on the above info:
How was the implementation of the Williams audio library in the game? Did they only use 1 or 2 scores? OOM theme music? In mode music?
Any info would be great. Music and sound is a big unknown with only photos to go off of so far.
Quoted from Tommy_Pins:Does anybody want to actually play the game first, before they clutter the playfield with useless junk?
With so many SW toys & merchandise saturating the collectors market for the last 40 years, I don't think there's any doubt that the SW pin will be the most modded game ever, and that's not necessarily a good thing either. While there will be some cool stuff for sure, there's going to be a lot of god awful toppers & crammed playfields that are going to be tough to look at.
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