THIS IS THE WAY!

Factory settings/3 ball. Outlanes on easy, fairly generous tilt. 2 EB-1 from missions 1 from Beskar. Finished with 1 ball left. This one one of those stars aligned moments. I managed to take the signet into one more MB on ball 3 but it was mostly a lackluster ball. What a fantastic pinball moment.

TBH I think "You have what I want" and "precious cargo" are more difficult than "This is the way" to complete.

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Well done, sir!

Finally took the plunge on a topper and agree it’s way overpriced, but it adds a great deal to the game imo. It’s like getting a new giant mech that adds to the game play coding experience after having the game for a year or two. Mando is such an awesome shooting game!

After finishing This is the Way the missions and MBs reset were still playable, but not the encounters. If you get through either the missions or MBs again do you get to play those mini wizard modes a 2nd time?

Notice the same thing. It let me start another MB and mission but not encounter. Maybe a bug?

Y'all report that bug to Stern?

Edit: not that I will have to worry about it...never even been to a mini wizard mode.

Just check for loose parts and screws. I run balls for 6 months or 2500 plays, whichever runs first. 500 is a little overkill

With the latest code update, has anyone noticed the less brutal display of the head shot with the gaderffii stick once you complete the first mode? There use to be a crushing storm trooper helmet that was riveting and I no longer see it. Does it still creep in sometimes after you finish upper playfield modes?

I have a chance to snag a Mando Topper and was curious if anyone knows if there were any inherent issues with the 1st Gen of the toppers vs. what will be coming?

I don’t think there are any differences between the initial run and upcoming run of toppers sans code update.

10-4 I pulled the trigger! I have to say I've never felt more indifferent about a purchase.

I’m sure I have the previous update on usb, I might have to look at this, that’s a great scene watching Boba go nuts!

I have a topper that it’s lightly used…less than 50 plays that I’d sell for $2,100. Non smoking home

As I already stated mando topper is way overpriced, but it’s a game changer for sure. Has caused me to approach Mando differently than before and adds so much to game play imo. No issues with 1st gen. Very cool to see a second screen showing different Star Wars assets from the main screen, during game play.

It is cool but it could certainly do with more interactive code and more animations on its display don’t you agree?

Xaqery any chance you have more updates planned for Mando and the topper?

Whole heartedly agree with you. It needs way more to justify the huge cost. More interactive modes and animations on the display is a must. Please Xaqery do your magic and don’t let us down, since we’ve spent our hard earned dollars on your efforts to make it even better. At $2,000.00 there’s plenty of profit there to make additional code/assets.

Yes! Greef Karga giving the missions? Carl Weathers callouts + Hologram + Razor Crest's Dashboard -> This is the Way !
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Good ideas to send to Stern.

F’in awesome idea!! Xaqery can you make this happen? Talk about a topper selling feature that would make the topper great, where as at the minute it’s honestly just kinda ok.

Done

For the price of the topper. It’s been a tad quiet to still not get the first machine turn on boot bug fixed in over 2 months. Sigh.

Upgraded my plastic ramps to the official wireforms today which at first seemed like a 10 minute job and I was about to call it a day but then after some play testing I realised a number of fast clean shots to the left ramp were derailing off of the associated exit wireform. After A LOT of swearing, sweating, adjusting and play testing I’ve managed to pretty much sort it. It looks much better.

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They make it so much easier to see the playfield. You'll be happy with them.

It ain't much but it's mine thanks to a couple of dudes on here! Thanks, Chris/Brandyn! Never thought I'd get this topper.

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This is the Way!

What does that mean? Dude that is a great collection and it's a lot. I now have 6 machines as well and it took me awhile to get there. Looks bad ass!!!!

Thanks, brother! Pecking away!

Man I hope so. I'm really not. I'm not NEAR what some of you guys have for a collection or clout. Stern..hey, Sterny...can you put me on that list for a GZ topper? Asking for a Friend.

Nice setup- Good Variety!

I’m having this issue on both my pro and premium. I THINK the issue is that the mech uses the tension of the spring to keep the diverter aligned but as the spring wears in a bit it becomes easier for the diverter to drift out of position. Anyone else have ideas I’m happy to hear them!

Three months into owning my Premium and I FINALLY cracked the 1B mark! Epic game, at least for me - took about 40 minutes. 3 balls with 2 extra balls (one for the 4th Mission and along the way I bought the Light EB with Beskar in the Foundry). I completed I LIKE THOSE ODDS on the first ball and YOU HAVE WHAT I WANT by the third ball. I had just completed PRECIOUS CARGO with my last ball and then DRAINED!!! After losing that last ball, THIS IS THE WAY lit up as my bonus points were calculating, but there was nothing I could do with it as the game ended there for me. Heartbreaking, but still satisfying.

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Take a picture of the diverter, they do break and sometimes need a spot weld.

I thought the diverter is supposed to freely spin around ? If it’s the one I’m thinking of when you hit the giant middle ramp to the top is it that piece that spins?

The diverters are intact. Had that issue when we first got the pro but solid since.

If your diverter (top of center ramp feeding mini PF) is spinning it's loose or broken.

So does anyone know what keeps the diverter aligned? Am I right to assume it’s just the spring tension?

If it was just tension wouldn't it be able to be moved with a decent amount of force? Mine has a very small (mm or 2) range of motion before it hits a hard stop. Something is definitely broken IMO (not the large metal quarter circle that is the top part of the entire diverter mech...as people keep suggesting) . Is the screw really long? Maybe the screw snapped?

are you sure your diverter still has this guiding pole/ rod attached to it? this prevents mine from swiveling...

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This must be it! But hard to imagine a part that big broke off without me finding it on the playfield…

Put up a new personal best on location yesterday, 1.3B, finishing the mission mini wiz mode for the first time.

Pretty amazing that with over 150 plays I still see new content in the game. First time seeing Mandalorian Madness and I forget the name, but I was awarded every item in the shop all at once?

This is probably the biggest change of opinion on a game I’ve ever had, from any era. Was lukewarm on release but it’s really grown on me. It’s a simple fan layout, but the tightness of all the shots except the center loop and scoop are all very rewarding to hit.

The beskar for moving through scope and hunter are worth it to keep a ball save in play and the game just seems really well thought out.

The upper PF on the pro is cool in a way that reminds me of Grand Lizard - it’s a flat playfield but makes you think you have a 2nd one with how it’s separated. The prem/LE upper PF is one of the coolest mechs Stern has done in a while.

Had it not been released in the same year as Godzilla I think Mando would’ve had a better reception.

With all that said I have a raging hardon for Future Spa and would part with Mando for the right trade

I've had my Mando at home for 1.5 years and on location for about 6 months before that, and I'm on my 3rd diverter. Granted it's gotten a lot of plays, but that guide has sheered off every time. It's almost certainly hiding out somewhere on your playfield or below.

I recently picked up a Mando Premium and am loving this game. As I’m starting to go through this thread - are there any items a new owner should look for on this machine within the first few hundred plays?

I saw above about checking the diverter, replacing balls (had no idea on frequency), and now I’m getting a topper. (WOW that thing is gorgeous!)

Check the small screws around the outside of the upper playfield that hold the plastic cover on. I've had em back out a couple times. I've also had the spot light behind the foundry loosen.

Any leads on NIB toppers at MSRP? My distributor is still saying he’s not sure if/when a second batch is arriving. Thought I heard March earlier.

I'm still waiting for mine too.....ugh. Wish Stern could pump out toppers the way they pump out games.

Those with the Mando Topper, what are your thoughts on it. Is it worth the hefty price? Would you buy it again?

Would tightening the screw on top of the diverter stop it from swiveling ? What is the solution for loose diverter ? I still have that support brackets;

Games on locations with about 2k plays