Since this is a layout discussion, I’d like to compare TBL to Kiss. Kiss is an early solid state Bally game with an uninspired layout, rule set and no music. A nice Kiss can sell for $4k plus. TBL, cool layout, deeper rule set (assumed) and music. A new TBL sells for double the price. Both games have cult followings which may, in the case of TBL, and does in the case of Kiss, drive the price of the game up beyond what the pinhead community would pay. With TBL’s cool layout, deeper rule set (assumed) and music and current perception that you are getting what you pay for, I think it is a no-brainer that the Lebowski secondary market will continue to drive the price and/or demand after it’s released. I call this the “Kiss effect.”

Pre-orders get a custom rug. It will really tie the room together.

For those having issues with the price, maybe CPR will do a TBL conversion kit. It could go something like this:

Bally DOLLY PARTON donor machine $400
PLAYFIELD, BACKGLASS, PLASTICS SET $1300
ALLTEK VEGAS MPU, custom loaded & tested with new code & ruleset, NEW GSound DIGITAL,SOUND BOARD, with Original Background Music and Sound FX, CABINET STENCIL SET, NEW POP CAPS, APRON DECAL, NEW INSTRUCTION CARDS $500
License premium $1000

Total TBL (classic) $3,200

The decisions you most regret are the one you don’t do, at least that’s how it works for me.

I asked about this at the VIP party and was told no painted balls. But they will be available as a mod. Not sure if it will be a DP mod or third party.

When I first saw the attract mode lighting video, I though there was an over-head spot light swooping across the playfield. And I was worried that someone was going to knock that drink over on the playfield glass. Of course I may have been drinking at the time. Can't remember.

Yes. I was told by the one of the DP team members the prototype only had 1 of the 3 or 4 multi-ball modes implemented.