Cool number!

Congrats on getting an amazing game!
Lucky 777 !

Just made my hobbit topper , be painting it in the next few days

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That looks great, we gotta find a way to light it up!

I'll drop one off when I drop off the stern star wars topper

I can paint it and light it up.

How can you tell whether you've completed into the fire? Does it merely blink yellow either way?

It will blink when the mode is ready to start - after you start it the light will stay lit yellow (whether you complete it or not). However, I don't know if the color is green or something like that if you complete the mode. (I haven't won it yet).

I am sure Keith will sure up the lights in a later build. I would probably have it flash purple when ready to start - the go to solid yellow when playing it (and after it is over if you won it would be green - if you lost it would just stay yellow)?

I think all of the arkanstone modes should have a video and pause the game when completed like when you kill smaug.
That would be spectacular (and give a little time to catch your breath).

Agree - after the ending video it would then kick out 3 balls for the victory laps

Thank you Evilelement for making my Hobbit Topper. I got mine back from modfather for being painted and it looks great! Modfather always does good work. Now I am just waiting for Rock914 to make a "special" light kit and it will put an exclamation point on it. Pinside is great! People working together to help others out and do creative things.

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Creeping up on 1000 plays. I'd like to hear everyone's favorite scoring strategies because I feel like I'm playing the same way most games.

My current strategy tends to be hitting the loops until I get to Erebor the first time so all the modes get a scoring bonus, working through Dol Guldur, evil revealed then return of Sauron while doing any multiballs that get qualified.

Then I just end up playing random modes.

I know some of the other feeder modes but with a lot of modes qualified and it's hard to get to the ones I'd really like to work on.

My current scoring strategy is to hit the first mode I can complete - usually The Return of Sauron or the One Ring, because I suck at this game still. Then I try to get Smaug MB and try to last long enough that I complete all the modes. It isnt the best scoring multiplier, I'm realizing, but I'm just trying to get through Into The Fire and move to the Barrels...

What an knockout of a game. The light show is *in* credible. Somebody came to my house earlier this week and commented on how "this game is so dark", referring to Monster Bash, because he had just played TH. Monster Bash isn't overly bright but it is pretty dramatic of a difference. Twilight Zone is similarly dark. Anyway, loving this game.

If you qualify Radagast first and do Dol Guldur then Evil Revealed, I've had a good Return of Sauron with lots of spinner shots before completion be worth over 100,000.

No scoring tips but sometimes I just play to work and know the modes. Got in one hour today before dinner made it to Barrel Escape did better, got down to 4 barrels .

I replaced balls with Silver jets from Marco. Nice and shinny. I love this game.

Is everone running code 2.0 or still 1.9?

I just got mine set up after moving. Still running 1.90. Tried updating to 2.0 but had no luck. Have the root file as Hobbit_update after extracting from the zip file and follow the display tips as directed. Either my thumb-drive is bad or I am a dipshit - probably the latter

2.0 code is awesome! I recommend it. New lighting effects, callouts, and more. I didn't have any troubles installing the delta update when it came out.

when the grand finale is scheduled?
It's been over a year since the hobbit came out !!!
Be careful not to do as STERN, wrong direction

Is there a game related issue with 2.0, or is it mostly that people had a hard time updating?

My baggins switch supposedly isnt working but can't find it under the playfield. Any help?

Any chance you mean Bag End ? If so page C-90 and C-91 in the manual, switch #32.

If not, could you check name, spelling, switch number, or screen shot of the error.

LTG : )

Yes, Bag End, sorry

The switch is listed as under the Bag End light, yet under the playfield I dont see a switch.

Does Bag End light when the pop bumpers are hit?

It's an opto, look at the map on the pages I sent you.

LTG : )

Hobbit 3.0 full install is up on the JJP website

https://www.JerseyJackPinball.com/support

http://159.203.76.48/th/TheHobbit-v03.00.iso

here is the readme from 2.96 to 3.00
==============================================================================
== Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc. ==
== Presents ==
== The Hobbit ==
==============================================================================
== http://www.jerseyjackpinball.com/ ==
== Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JerseyJackPinball ==
== Support Portal: http://support.jerseyjackpinball.com ==
== Company Twitter: @JJPinball ==
== Software Department Twitter: @JJPSoftware ==
==============================================================================
== Copyright � 2016-8 Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc. ==
==============================================================================

Comments, questions, and/or bug reports? Ask @JJPSoftware, which is monitored
and responded by humans.

Issues with your game?
Please open a ticket: http://support.jerseyjackpinball.com

==============================================================================
== Legend ==
==============================================================================

+ Addition * Change/bugfix - Note

==============================================================================
== Version 3.0 November 12, 2018 ==
== 3.00 ISO image MD5 checksum: 0ef75a9406716b306cd73b63b394f5db ==
==============================================================================

- NOTE: This is a FULL INSTALL release

* Changed "Gollum Save" display to prevent showing it on top of Extra Ball
* Updated Operator Manual to 3.4

=== OS

* Support for newer motherboards

==============================================================================
== Version 2.991 November 2, 2018 ==
==============================================================================

=== Game Code

* Fixed "Defeat of Azog" U-turn ramp diverter behavior
* Fixed Book Mode ball locked display sometimes showing +0 balls
* Changed Windlance display logic to ensure the shot meter always shows up
* Changed dragon priority for Smaug MB vs. modes

=== Core Code

* Fixed drop target malfunction detection

==============================================================================
== Version 2.99 October 29, 2018 ==
==============================================================================

=== Game Code

* Fixed "Battle of Five Armies" stage 3 logic
* Changed Arkenstone mode grace period behavior to no longer lock out all rules
* Changed "Defeat of Azog" rule to use U-turn ramp diverter
* Reverted "Light Mystery" inlane rule to V2.01 behavior
+ Added effects for Smaug Multiball Victory laps
* Adjusted music ducking for Smaug defeated
* Modified and added a few lamp effects
* Swapped fanfares for "Gandalf qualified" and "Book Mode lit"
* Updated Operator Manual to 3.3

=== Core Code

* Updated currency and pricing adjustment system
- Pricing settings display more sensibly when currency setting is changed
- Changing currency resets all pricing adjustments and earnings audits
- Invalid pricing tiers are now flagged when set
* Fixed Euro 11 preset
+ Added Japan pricing preset

==============================================================================
== Version 2.98 October 18, 2018 ==
==============================================================================

=== Game Code

* Modified some lamp effects
* Refined how speech is handled in Arkenstone modes
+ Added Extra Ball count and Tilt Warnings remaining to Status Report
* Changed beast taunting in "The Bait" to prevent repeated scoring w/misadjusted target
* Changed scoring on "Portcullis Loop" award

=== Core Code

* Fixed defect in drop target handler that would reset a drop target instead of scoring

==============================================================================
== Version 2.97 October 12, 2018 ==
==============================================================================

=== Game Code

* Fixed Arkenstone Mode champs to not reset to default at power up
+ Added some audits that were missing from Arkenstone modes
+ Added music for "Super Spinner"
* Fixed "Feast Frenzy" to include a grace period for scoring
+ Added "Feast Frenzy" and "Super Spinner" champs
* Changed colors used for Ring Button to make them more distinct
+ Added adjustment to inhibit Beast Hurry-up during Book Modes
* Changed Book Mode "hide beast" to inhibit Beast Hurry-up on inlane
+ Added backstab double scoring for Beast Hurry-up
+ Added a few display effects in various places
* Made a bunch of small changes to existing display effects
+ Added game number display to Smaug LE logo movie in attract mode
+ Added a bunch of lamp effects
* Adjusted gain and ducking parameters on fanfares and speech
+ Added some new speech callouts
* Suppressed Book Mode callouts during any multiball
* Changed mode timer to pause on "Gollum save" and trough kicking
* Turned on ball saver at start of "There and Back Again"
* Fixed "There and Back Again" so that it cannot start during a Book Mode
* Changed "There and Back Again" so that final shot does not time out
* Fixed dragon behavior in "Flashback" mode
* Changed "Riddles in the Dark" to be a 5-star tier for Arkenstone scoring
* Fixed ramp U-turn shot behavior when loading Windlance in Smaug Multiball
* Changed all use of kickback to honor "Kickback Strength" adjustment
* Changed "Bait" mode so that beast stays hidden longer on left loop shot
* Changed D-W-A-R-F skill shot to stop updating drop targets after a while

=== Core Code

* Fixed Status Report Start/Display adjustments
* Changed Status Report adjustment to allow up to 20 seconds per page
* Drop target bank error reporting now provides individual target information
* Changed ball handling default to "Balls in Reserve"

Are guys still having issues loading and playing 3.0 or is all resolved?
And how is it? Heard smuag flame light show was not working. Is this true? As it is a wonderful feature . Iam still running 2.97 and enjoying it.

I had no issues loading 3.0. Flames at end are different, they only come on if you don’t score to get your name on the board.

That’s not a problem for me

Just downloaded the 3.0 from Jersey Jack for the Hobbit and presently running the 2.96. I saw that there is a Hobbit Change Log 3.0. What is that and does that need to be downloaded?
Thanks!
Tom

Tells you what was all changed. Down load if you want to read it. Don't try and put in your game.

You do realize the 3.0 is a full install and not a delta, right ?

LTG : )

I’m having an issue with my The Hobbit Smaug Gold Edition. My game keeps activating the pop bumpers every 10 seconds or so and will automatically award a dwarf each time. Is this a know issue? Do I have a stuck switch or opto somewhere?

Bumper area rubber switch is stuck closed. That switch triggers the pops. Adjust that standing leaf switch and you’ll be good

Page C-86 in the manual, switch #71 . You can download the manual from jerseyjackpinball.com - Support - Downloads - Hobbit.

LTG : )

You guys absolutely amaze me. Thanks so much!

Isn't 3.10 a full install as well?

https://www.jerseyjackpinball.com/support/

Yes. Full install only.

LTG : )

I wonder if there is any bugs or polish that is left? Seems to me that the code is complete - just wondering if JJP throws another build out

if bugs are found, then i am sure another update will be released. as far as i know, the game features are complete.

I'm picking up a BA version and I was wondering if there are different versions of this? Meaning if the game # is placed on some aprons and some weren't? The one I'm looking to buy doesn't have the game # on the apron yet a guy selling his on here posts this pic which does show it.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/archive/59179
Also, is the BA supposed to come with a certificate of any type?

BAs came with the sticker separate but uninstalled and it was up to the NIB customer whether or not he or she wanted to install it.
That’s why some have the sticker on them and some do not.

Thank you for the clarification I appreciate it.

Shout out to liorillusion for his upcoming ultimate Hobbit topper. Lior (The Art of Pinball) has made some fantastic over-the-top mods for POTC, WOZ, IJ and TZ. Now he's working on a Hobbit topper. I'm getting one of his limited edition toppers. Send him a PM and he'll provide details of his ultimate Hobbit topper masterpiece.

I've got dibs on LE Topper #1. It's going to be awesome!

I’m #2

Looks like it will be very cool from what I've seen and I'd love to be able to add one to my Hobbit.

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What’s price on these?

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/elite-pinball-toppers-the-hobbit-limited-edition-topper-

LTG : )

Quick question for Hobbit owners.

In the backboard behind Smaug's head there is a red insert. On my game it is always on, but not very brightly. Is this the way it's supposed to be?
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