That's my understanding what the intent is, but I've heard nothing officially from Dutch Pinball. I'm supposedly 4th +/- in line among the 120 - 140 or so (I've lost track) EA's who have never received our paid for TBL games.

I believe EA #52 is first in line now. But there were some European EAs in the 50's that received their games and at least #58 (@rarehero) received a refund and is out.

I'm EA #59.

I believe that they are the same games/extras (rug) with the exception that the Early Achiever version has a special LED interactive "Early Achiever Edition" apron as a limited reward for all the BS us EA's have gone through as we still await our games paid for back in 2014-15.

Buyers of the standard Editions will still have the opportunity to purchase "Early Achiever" aprons separately though.

Right. But it will have the same laser cut art pattern and LED lighting.

I waited 6 1/2 years. Different circumstances as an EA buying directly from DP, but just sayin' I feel your pain.

So ... now that I FINALLY have my TBL, was it worth that wait? I can honestly say YES! This game is very fun and the favorite in my collection. If you love the theme, you're especially gonna love TBL!

Hang in there Dudes - I'm betting you'll be glad you did!