I agree that the code needs development, and that it’s taking too long, but think the expectations, or need, for an “overhaul” / “game changer” are going overboard. Overall, the criticism of this game seems to have gotten completely out of whack.

There are already numerous, different, challenging modes, with some good ties-ins to the characters. Several fun multiballs. Some great videos, sounds and moments. And overall fantastic theme integration for Ultraman fans.

The game is certainly different and not for everybody but they only made 500. They need to improve code/integration for the upper playfields that take up a lot of real estate, but that’s partly because they are so mechanically good.

Personally, I’d rather have a smooth shooting, unique game like Ultraman that still needs code development then some of the highly rated clunkfests out there or code messes like GnR. Ultraman just highlights the different priorities people place on machines.

And some people just want a pinball machine that works.

How about some apron cards?

UM cards.pdf

Nice, you gonna be selling nice prints of these? Or should I take it to the FedEx store?

I wasn't planning on selling them. Do you have a printer and photo paper?

I take files like this to the local FedEx print center, print out on quality paper; they have a precision cutter to cut them out, then use the self-service laminator, then trim again.

Costs maybe 5 or 6 bucks.

RM

This is my plan too.

I took an hour of my time today trying to make my printer do this job correctly and got close but no cigar. O well. I might shift the plan to do as you do.

I know there are some bugs but I’ve really been enjoying Ultraman, looking forward to the updates whenever they get here!

You shouldn't change any scaling, or scale to "original" or 100%, whichever one your printer software says. I can't recall off top. They are sized correctly.

I just told my wife yesterday as she was playing it, which she rarely does, that it's grown on me as I continue to play it. It's not as frantic as a lot of my other games, but it's a nice change of pace. I enjoy the fact that you have to actually pick your shots during MB and a lot of other modes, vs hitting any and all shots in almost every Stern/JJP game. That's fun and all but gets old after a while.

Yeah and I still think the super jackpot crossing ramp upper upper playfield shot feels super rewarding to collect

Everyone in my house knows every time I get across that bridge. I think it might be my favorite most satisfying shot in pinball. I start Baltan way more than I should just to get the chance to go across.

*Jirahs

Fun fact, the Jirahs suit body is from the Godzilla suit used in Mothra vs. Godzilla and Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster. The head is from the Godzilla suit from Invasion of Astro-Monster and Ebirah, Horror of the Deep.

6 months since the last Ultraman code update, hope a new update comes soon.

That's what everyone in here hopes, but the last we heard there was gonna be another bug-squashing update for Halloween before anything comes to Ultraman, so I think we've got a looooong ways to go yet. Nothing to do but chill and play something else.

That doesn't sound accurate. We've called in the Science Patrol for an assist.

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LoL, that makes no sense, UM is a blast to play, I turn that one on more than any of my other games these days.

Does spooky have the rights to the English dubbed audio in the episodes?

Hell yeah

I've aired my frustrations enough in here, but just want to say I do really enjoy the game when it's working and I'm looking forward to the next update (apparently coming sooner than I thought )

I am looking forward to the next code update as well, but I would much rather Spooky take their time and do it right. What good is an update if it’s buggy.

Totally out of left field and I'd imagine not possible from a licensing perspective, but it would be pretty cool to incorporate a marvel crossover as a standalone mode. I never knew these existed. https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/ultraman-crossover-with-marvel-comics

I framed this on my wall next to Ultraman.

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Is today the day??

For what?

Code update.

Sure

New coder already said a small update for HW is first and then moving on to UM. If you own UM you have to be into it for the long game now, nothings going to be quick and hopefully that means quality from here on out.

Magic Eightball says: DOUBTFUL

Potentially, could go either way really.

We deserve to be looked after with good updates to finish the game after sticking this out what with all the crap that has been said about the games.
We can only hope, fingers crossed. Glad I’m not a really old timer!

I had to remove the upper playfields and now I can’t figure out how they go back together. Does anyone have pics/diagrams on connections and screw locations? I feel like there were more than 2 screws in the second one but maybe not

Yes, I know I should have taken more pics than 2 lol

I take files like this to the local FedEx print center, print out on quality paper; they have a precision cutter to cut them out, then use the self-service laminator, then trim again.

Costs maybe 5 or 6 bucks.

RM

Would you mind taking and posting some pics on this process as you go?

Might help other owners if they want to do the same.

RM

Would you mind taking and posting some pics on this process as you go?
Might help other owners if they want to do the same.
RM

It sounds like new code should be soon, so hopefully it pleases some folks and shows promise for the future

Yes! I took notes and photos when I did this, I was going to write up a some nice instructions but have been a bit busy.

Rather than make you wait, I'll just chuck up the handwritten notes here with some quickly annotated photos, that should hopefully get you most of the way. Please anyone let me know if I've missed any arrows or steps and I'll edit.

messy notes:
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upper playfield first:
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beta capsule screw and unplug wire:
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take off middle playfield:
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reverse order to put it all back together

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Here's holding the middle playfield up with a towel under it and a bungee cord attached to the ceiling:
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Moving the light that got damaged and stopped the other middle playfield lights working:
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Huge help! I missed the ramp flap and the back screw on the middle playfield. The only thing you missed on top is the back spring of the upper playfield you need to remove the nut to get it off. So both springs need to be released to take it off. Also, I don’t have a big black screw. I have a long metal one but I feel like it will make a hole in the middle playfield. Where does it go?

Now, do you have anything on the hook ups underneath?

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I hope you guys are ready! We've got some gameplay here for you showing off the 1.10 Code Update that will be dropping very soon Enjoy!

Please put the end of ball light show back in before releasing this code. The 3D red/blue effects that sync with the music was perfect. Shocking to see that removed. I won’t update if that’s gone.

We'll make sure it's there!

Thumbdrive in hand....thank you...

Yay!!!

Just under the middle playfield flipper (a bit to the left and under of where the flipper pivots)

You want pics of underneath middle playfield for fixing that light? I'll add a couple to my other post so it's all in one place.

Ok, I have one there. Where does the big black screw go to? There is no hole in the second playfield

I’m trying to find these connectors. They appear to be connected with the switch for the second playfield drop from the main playfield. Are they not used? I think I’ve found all others from upper playfields to the boards under main

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Yeah, I was thinking they go up to the second playfield but i don’t see a spot.

I also have this servo 2 with no home

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Thanks! Got it. Down to the servo 2 and then one led connector. It doesn’t have much length so has to be to the second playfield