DHL tracking went out to everyone. If you got one you know your on the list.

While the game is still new (ish) I applaud the effort and research you have put into safeguarding the future for others on this. Rather awesome thanks.

You need to tap into the wire that feeds the translight LED. Simple 2 wire plug. The topper as recieived will not directly plug in anywhere sadly. Simple install though. Let me know if you need pics but fairly straight forward.

Sure! Note I didn't go the fancy route as its a simple 12v connection. I simply spliced into the wire set feeding the single LED going to the back glass. Hope this helps. I resisted trying to connect to Any boards as those are less forgiving if you touch the wrong places.

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Good luck. It really is a Great looking topper and fits the theme perfectly. I do suggest dialing the light back a bit with the dimmer they provided as its Rather overpowering. lol

Works better splicing then crawling under your game to unplug the topper every time. Rather simple and integrated to go to the 12v translite in my opinion.

Mine came with a dimmer on the back side of the topper? Agreed it’s way to bright and needs to be dialed down.

Went with the theme art blades myself. More of a bowling alley vibe.

Haven't done it but am considering a mylar wrap on the rug mech. I suspect that will take the most abuse and be hard to replace later. Anyone consider a power ball or using a black pinball for the bowling alley?

Well, mylar you can buy by the sheet from Marco and Back Alley (Matt) sells black pinballs that are even etched to look like bowling balls. I think they are sold for the Simpsons pin.

I emailed Matt to see if he could just add one that looks like a simple black bowling ball to his website. Think it will look cool. The dude abides.

That’s what I figured which is why I’m going to opt for one of the black steel balls for game play and a bowling look.

Agreed. I would never use felt of the old style plastic corner protectors unless you want to replace cabinet art. The metal ones work perfect.

Agreed. I put them on Every game new and old as does every current OEM. They just work and so simple to do. Every other option in time does mar the cabinet and art. If for some odd reason your apossed to installing 2 tiny 1/16” screws you could just mount them with a small piece of double sided tape to keep them in place while mounting the legs. Screws seem smarter.

As did mine which is why I was puzzled by the discussion. Lol.

If you look at the code download page #tuna_delight linked to it tells you what software you need and step by step how to do it. It also states that the release addresses the car motion specificity so you might want to just try that simple route first.

Ok thats definitely not a code issue thats just plain wrong wow. Go through the manual and adjust it. Fairly simple mech. I thought yours was just stuttering as it opens which I have seen but yours is just plain not working. Plus it looks like its pulling to far in. My guess is the switch is way off and its trying to close that contact.

First off If you can get one and you like the theme this is a home run in any collection. Just love it and the call outs are wonderful. As for parts, I simply emailed Barry and he quoted and shipped the parts I requested which included a new Playfield among other things. The build on this game is really not that scientific custom compared to any other game out there in my opinion. If you can get on the list I would bet you’ll love it. If not I suspect you wouldn’t loose much if you sold it. Good luck.

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Thank you Very much. This game is Beyond awesome so inspiration is rather easy on this one.

Fair enough opinion. As I have installed a few of these now I have not seen that it blocks much more then it was previously. No real issue created that I have noticed in game play. Appreciate your input.

Wow, I rather like it! Unique look for a unique game.

Which sadly means No EA's are getting games they paid for unless they paid for them a second time. I would have hoped by now at least 1 would have been freed to send some breath of hope.

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Mod looks Awesome but remind me to never ask You to roll my blunt! Way to small! lol

The long as it Looks like a doobie tray and for me that is Exactly where that mod should go. Love it! Honestly not sure on the text though? Shooter rod doesn’t seem spot n theme correct to me. Maybe “The Dude abides” other side “let’s go bowling”. Just a thought.

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Not sure how visible it will be with the Playfield down but I like it and would be in.

First, wow. Your first pin is TBL! Way to jump in big. Don’t recall the size but they do have the size embossed on them and both are the same. Sorry not much help.

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Just a light illumination. As there is no Creedence mode its just an accent.

A for sure. Looks awesome. The perfect “J”

Decals look great nicely done.

Awesome congrats! Going to be a fun weekend

The first yes but it appears he has many #13 available lol. Interesting find like it.

Lol I think you answered that. Mirco did them but that was over 5 Years ago so if they aren't hard by now they never will be! lol Granted I bought a spare just in case. Loving this game.

Agreed, making them would be easy. Getting them integrated with the light show not so much. I would be in on a purchase if Barry was to offer these.

Honestly this has been outlined on basically every other page of this and the other Lebowski thread many times. Down to the last detail.

Sorry didn’t figure on the language aspect. Just seems this inquiry often rattles debating on the right and wrong all over again. For such a great game it certainly carries a lot of drama. Lol

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As somewhat related to the Dude. I want to go on record and warn anyone considering watching the new "The Jesus Rolls" movie that it flat out Sucked! A 100% money grab to any fan of Lebowski. Just a Horrible movie start to finish!!!!! You've been Warned. lol

Yeah but any title with a huge cult following will draw cash. This movie was just Painful!!

I will Rarely judge a movie as I can enjoy most any title but this one......No plot, no story, no funny lines, no ending. Almost seemed like they made up the dialog as they went along. As this was clearly sold as a Lebowski spin off they Really had no interest other then to take your money on this. Keep the $7 rental I just want my 2 hours of life back! lol

Curious, based on what? Do we know how many people are in line at Cointaker? Not sure she ever disclosed that figure.

Whoooe easy there lol. The game is fresh and new but that might be a stretch statement. lol

Not sure I understand. You saying people would want a Bowling ball shooter for MM or similar? Why

Thats the one I would like in that color. Would beg to add three finger holes just for true theme detail. Totally understand if he stays away from adding "Brunswick" labeling as that may create issues.

At this point they are basically the exact same game. NIB however would sway the value as nothing have been modified or damaged. Both are a good buy if your interested in the (awesome) theme but they are equal by comparison.

And while I Love it and Will buy one where is the Huge market volume you are talking about? Other then This bowling theme what other game would someone put a Bowling ball button on?

Ok. I’ll take a bowling ball. Thanks.

The topper is a 12v light source. I personally just tapped into the translite plug for easy removal others have done other connections.

Cointaker.

More so, I wish This was a question asked during that interview article. I realize some bug fixes etc will more then likely be done but at .52 for code there is SOOO much more this game could be. The question is in building and selling these New Buyer games Will funds be set aside to get the code more complete using more of the assets on hand? Do love the game and understand if only 50 were to be done nobody would expect it but as the Plan now seems to be fresh money and possibly hundreds I would Hope some funds are being allocated to complete these expensive sales.

I realize that. My question wasn’t about bugs and polish. It was about Any the possibility of added Content. Say going from .52 to someday being 1.0. A dream yes but as it Is a production game again one would Hope the entire game might get finished for 12.5k. Hope anyway.. lol

I like the gold as it fits the theming. Does something go in that gap around the ball to cover the holes?

Fricken Awesome!!!! Thanks for the vid much help. Ordering Now!! Your the man.

4 ordered, thanks Matt! All orange for us thanks.

I think these look spot on for the game color. Not sure about finger holes as I’m not a bowler but I suspect when lit this will look Sweet So won’t matter! Will post pics when these arrive and Appreciate that Matt pulled this off in such short order.

Ah missed that. No worries still looks awesome.

Lol you read my mind. Already have a few high power Comet bulbs in mind I suspect will do the trick!

I was actually proposing to illuminate the gap around the button in the black ring for a nice effect. Won’t be tearing mine apart but if Matt wants to share how he made it that’s his call.

I certainly hope so. With so much content gold available to use that would Really prove this game is a top contender.

Potential yes, probability more then likely no. Game is good as is and you need to accept that before buying. I am satisfied with what I purchased.

Might be best. What many have long accepted is that there are NO guarantees with DP or TBL. If you like the game and theme and accept that you will love it.

Why would you not have the protector chrome rail on that apron??

Favor/Plea... Rensh as you seem directly connected with DP and have provided much Honest feedback could you Try to take his temperature to see if there might be a tentative or planned point where they will reinvest in software growth? I understand money is focused on Building games just can't imagine theres not at least a discussion being considered at say XXX amount of units shipped will will budget XXX towards code continuation. Yes game is really nice but I Doubt anyone would consider .52 as a done product long term. Do hope some light could at least be shed on the subject.

Not against that but it does seem like crowd funding to finish our games might Hopefully be part of the plan the company (DP) building them again for 12.5K again Might have considered.

Looks like 400 series stainless (polished) vs the current and standard type 304 grain finish commonly used. Looks nice but (in my opinion) will quickly and much more obviously show wear lines in short order. Grained finish typically blends the ball marks making them less obvious.

You only need to adjust anything not working correctly. Just plug it in and play. Don’t look for problems, if they are there they will find you.

There is nothing “definitely” or “certain” regarding DP. If you go in excepting what is offered Now which is really good your expectations will be met.

Looking awesome keep up the great work!! A few more years and they would have rusted naturally. lol

Sign me up. Would LOVE to get one!!

Just WOW. Looks amazing well done.

It was posted but a week or so ago that he is Moving the factory and shutting down for a month or more. Could be as mentioned for the delay.

I think there are 160 plus EA buyers that would remind you this is Normal for DP lol.

CT is actually awesome. The issue is the Vendor they are relying on to provide info is Less then reliable which is indisputable.... Melissa tries Not to provide assumed info whenever possible and often No info when she doesn't believe the info she is given. Any concerns should fall on DP in my opinion not CT.

Sorry but you keep saying CoinTaker. Has there been any proof for any order that CT has lost anyone’s money? DP yes not CT. CT in the middle is the Only reason anyone should feel safe placing an order.

From what I understood the ball should not actually Hit the pins. The pin hit is activated by the ball passing an opto.

I’m the greater picture does it really matter as long as they keep building them? The only Actual number most should be concerned with is how many EA IOU games have been actually build with all this New buyer money.

Congrats Worth the up price for the EA. Love the look.

All pitch is measured from the Playfield with glass off. No underside measurements mean anything.

My suggestion for a Simple trough light install would be the Comet LED 12v strip and run the wire straight down and clip to the 12v bulbs on the coin door. Yes you would need to remove the alligator clips if you raised the playfield but rather minor for as often as you would need to do it. 12v LED strip complete is only like $4. Good luck!

Pretty much yes to all.

Yes we are aware and offer a connection should the owner have an EA apron. My reply was to his TBL questions not a ribbon cable.