Totally agree!

By the way, the way I level my game is to get the pitch to 6.5 and the playfield “level,” then play a game trying to hit the orbits. When the ball comes out of the orbit, I look closely to see if it is drifting toward or away from the sling and micro-adjust until it flows straight toward the flipper without drifting either direction.

Once that occurs, everything shoots like a dream!

Read up on the trimmed mean average, it’s how it should work without anyone knowing whether the rating they submitted is applied or not.

Mean Check level closer (under) the head, that been done, dead star entry will be easier even with left flipper

Do you still check the level on top of the playfield itself, but just below the left ramp?

Left flipper fork ramp shot? I would like to see video proof of that. I’ve done it with the left flipper but with lots of momentum already on the ball. At 6.5 degrees it seems nearly impossible with stock coils.

I’ve backhanded it from a dead stop. Not often, but can be done if you catch it right. Super satisfying because it barely makes it and then gets “grabbed” by the magnets and off it goes...

I can hit the Death Star shot regularly with the left flipper from the ball cradled (well... by regularly I mean something like 2 out of 10 attempts) and I keep the pitch at >7. My SW Comic Premium is only a month old, maybe age has something to do with it, but the flippers at default setting sure have plenty of power for now.

You are close enough... come over and check it out if you don't believe me.

Actually, here you go... just walked over to my SW and did it - got it on my second try, while holding the phone! Was a bit proud for a moment.

Not sure of how different/difficult it is to the Pro, but I do it a lot on mine.

I can hit it ~50% of the time from a dead stop backhand. LE at ~6.5 degrees.

It is easily done on the pro. Premium / LE is a different story.

That’s impressive. Now I have to do some tweaking. I just figured it wasn’t possible and wrote it off. I could do it when it was under 6.5 but at 6.5 the shot is dead to me.

How so? I understand the mechanism on the higher end pins but the shot is still the same (left loop Death Star) no?

The fork ramp makes it considerably harder. It has to be a precise shot to ride the rails of the fork ramp. When the fork is down it is easy. Up is a different beast. Part of the charm.

My right flipper seems slightly stronger than my left. I already replaced the coil stops. My guess is something is binding just a little bit. I'll take it apart and report back. Might just need the gap adjusted between the flipper and bushing. I need to be able to make that left flipper fork ramp shot now that I know it is possible.

Godspeed!!

I think my question got drowned by some new rating. I ask again, anyone with the same experience?

Is it just me or is R2D2 the clearly best character to use? The other special abilities seem to be only used in specific modes or situations while R2 ability is good all the time for shot multipliers.

I haven’t looked at the supplemental bonus ‘paths’ spotted to see if those might make another character as strong R2.

I have not played a ton so I’m still learning the game, was reading the rules and it says the Force (2x bonus) only time out when the overall bonus x times out?

Yes, if escape is lit, you should get your ball back. Make sure it is really lit though, not just flashing as part of a light show (some games have this problem, some do not...I can't remember if SW uses that insert in light shows or not).

If it is lit and you aren't getting the ball back when draining down that outlane, I would take a look at the switch in the outlane. Make sure a ball (not just your finger) will trigger it in the switch test, and also make sure it isn't just barely getting triggered as that could lead to a fast moving ball missing it.

Just a update on this issue. It was a CPU problem. Stern took care of me! It was out of warranty, but they took care of me. They told me it was the first time they have seen the issue. Sent me a new CPU, with the help from Trent from Tilt (did not get my pin form Tilt but my distro does not deal with Stern anymore due to business decline from C19).
Don't shy away from contacting Stern if your pin is not working right if it is out of warranty.
I installed CPU and BAM! Working, then I got the Slam tilt issue after the update and I sent a email to Stern and they sent me the shaker Cap fix the next day.

These ramp covers are a nice cheap and easy mod.

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They look good, but seems like the x wing should be facing the other way.

I agree.

Only if your OCD!

Maybe a touch

The new term is "CDO." It's the same as OCD, but in alphabetical order, as it should be!

I rest my case!

So after sitting in my garage for three weeks, waiting for me to get my basement floors finished, my Star Wars Premium finally has a new home! I had a couple of friends over today and we had to remove the backbox completely to get it through the narrow landing, but we got it all down there, then put back together with 0 problems.

This is my first pinball machine ever and already my wife is asking me when we can get a second. So excited!

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Installed mirror blades tonight - you guys were right, this game’s awesome lighting is even better with them. Such a cool playfield!

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Looks great!

I totally agree with you 110%. Using the PinGuy app I leveled my Star Wars Pro and set the pitch at 6.5.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pinguy/id782973821

The game plays totally different in the right way. Before, it was too steep and a drain monster. It is so much fun to shoot now. Thank you for that recommendation. Now I am loving this game even more. All of you people on this topic thread are awesome. Now it would be even more awesome if I could get to the Emperor wizard mode. I am glad to see Star Wars go up in the ranks in Pinside Top 100.

What was the procedure in removing the backbox on a modern Stern? One of these days I will need to haul a pin in my Model Y Tesla. It is too tall to fit in the hatchback with the backbox connected. So I will have to remove the backbox to fit in my car.

Nice score today, took a quick look at deadflip jack danger vid instructions...

I had an epic game this afternoon. I was 2 shots away for Boba Fett from the emperor wizard mode and I drained the ball. Tried to qualify Boba Fett again and did not succeed in 2 balls. It is always Boba Fett that screws me every time. I played as R2-D2. What a great game in all aspects.

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Ditto I can easily get everything except Boba Fett, it's also really annoying to even light the mode if you are not Han Solo.

I’m looking for the Star Wars LE Pinball Armor Illumination Kit from pingraffix. Anyone who sells a set ? Pingraffix doesnt reply to email or chat.

Also messaged them and nothing. I mentioned to them that there seems to be lots of people who are interested in buying it if they made them again! I know I want one!!!

Lets make a list and then approach them together. Could have more impact.
1. KLR2014
2. RPZ
3. @sprudeldudel
4. ...

What video was that?

Does anyone know where the inlane/outlane guide plastics right next to the flippers can be purchased? I'm looking for the first clear tiers, not the top graphic tiers. I do not see these available on Marco or Pinballife but perhaps I missed them.

Since this machine is still in production, it should be easy to get any part needed. Call Stern for the part number then call Marco with that info.

You could also approach Robert

https://www.hookedonpinball.com/store/p116/Star-Wars-LE-Side-Rail-Kits-Pinball-Mod.html

Those are pinkish when off. Pingraffx are pure white. That's The catch... And no pink rails on my SWLE ...

Hmmm, never noticed the pinkish tint and it isn't obvious to me. Nice to have options!

Pingraffx list
1. KLR2014
2. RPZ
3. @sprudeldudel
4. joetechbob

Agree, Hooked is great to deal with.

I can't hear any sounds from his kit but my ears are pretty old!

Are there any r2d2 toppers left for sale around?

There was a db selling one for 1800$ on Pinside.

Great American Pinball lists it as in stock(in Pinside market) but I've heard that it's not the case. You should ask.

Did you snag it? https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/r2-topper