Played some Wonka this week and thought it was fun. Started oompah loompah multiball but after (checking game rules sheet) I can’t figure out how

To my understanding you don’t light it, then get it. You just get it from completing one of the 5 tasks.
Completing all the factory modes, certain number of gobstopper jackpots, kid multiball jackpots, etc.

I emailed jack with a few quotes i think would blend really well they’d atleast consider it.

One was the oompah loompah quote “I don’t like the look of it” -when in the pops (as one quote/not broken up by pop bumper hits) because let’s be honest, those pops are dangerous! I’ve had numberous drains just from those pops and figured why not add this call out?

What do you guys/gals think?

I understand the optional post on the left outlane.. But whats the purpose of the hole above it(with black plug)? Play field manufacturer messed up?

Thought the same. If used there, almost appears to block the inlane next to it a bit.(hope I’m wrong)

While I agree, and prefer my games set up tough. But let’s be honest, the guy who “wrote the rules” didn’t design the game, did he?

Similar to the Bally/TZ history and as an owner of a early production one (with pop holes/plugs). Will JJP have the newer playfields without the holes? As someone who enjoys the game- I hope so, atleast the top one(seems to be incorrect)

You asked....

Some oompah loompah quotes? Either during oompah loompah Odessey or a phase instead of the odd timed quotes when in pops.

.. oom.... Pah........ loom pah....... do.. pah.. dee........... do.

Great job so far! Really enjoying the game!

Now that you say it, I figure it’s the latter. Sorry I asked.

On almost every wonka I’ve played they all seem to have the same issue with the eject from the gobstopper VUK.. However after getting a close look- it’s not the VUK- it’s the side coil that kicks the ball into the VUK....

Couldn’t the subway and (gravity) lead the ball to the VUK like most games? Seems like an unnecessary coil assembly.

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Congrats! Fun/pretty game for sure!

It’s not a ball lock, kind of a hybrid. Ball falls in gobstopper and is kicked out from Gob VUK to shooterlane.

Huh? So during gobstopper, after collecting 5 ramp jackpots- gobstopper opens for the gobstopper super jackpot(awards gobstopper) and locks balls?

I’m confused.

Yes, gobstopper is not a physical ball lock. Wonkavator is..
I guess -Steiger- is having an issue/same I’ve seen with them on location. Almost seems like a lock because they get stuck with that unneeded coil mech to feed VUK to shooterlane.

Anyone else think it would be cool if they added some animations or clips for Willy Wonka?

Specifically to extra ball/gobstopper locks?

Similar to TZ, there are 3 different animations for each extra ball.

Or instead of the same 3 movie clips for the first 2 locks and multiball start.

They could have 3 different gobstopper movie clips for the second go around of locks and multiball start.

Slight variation couldn’t hurt, right?

Those look awesome!

Sometimes you just gotta earn it. Glad sperm attack doesn’t have an easy mode- reminds me of Halloween /4th or July/Christmas in a weird sort of way.. I’m glad it only comes once a year- makes it even more special!

Some good outlane/drain callouts I hope they add.

“Don’t do that!”

“Help.. police.. murder”

“Don’t just stand there, do something”

All can be found in this small clip

Anyone else notice the difference from the first run and the current run of Willy wonka play fields?

Yes.
Surprisingly deep.
I recently picked one up with no playfield issues October2019 build date... Look for any game built in October 2019 or later.

Can’t convey just how fun this game really is!

You sure? I checked out a lot of wonkas and all had issues that were built in June/July/August/September. Saw 2 in person with October build dates that had no issues.

2019

Man, this game is fun! Never had friends and family play it so much...

Did jersey jack remove some movie clips?
Currently running LE1.31

I’ve started wonkavator about 7 or so times but haven’t seen the wonkavator ball lock 1 or 2 -MOVIE scene/clip once, only the (animated balls in wonkavator clip)

11:09 is what I’m refferring to

Maybe it got lost with all the new updates?
I sure hope they bring it back, it fits perfectly, a good immersive scene for the ball lock.

Dang, it just blends so well into the game.

So it’s safe to say we will not be getting that scene back in future updates?

If so that kinda stinks.

I have the factory mod in perfect condition made by (themodcouple) as seen above. If anyone would like to save some $$ and buy mine along with some other mods. PM me.

Not selling the actual game it’s too good/fun!
Never had family and friends come by and want to play pinball so much.

If only it was that easy.... glad it’s not!

During gobstopper multi-ball to get a gobstopper jackpot you must shoot ramps until the most secret Machine opens(depending on your settings this could be 1,2,3+ etc.) once open shoot a ball in MSM and you’ve got 1gobstopper. Repeat until you have 5.

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Try adjusting your gobstopper multi-ball in game settings to your tastes. I believe you can make it so only 1 ramp shot will open the MSM for a gobstopper.

Wouldn’t it be neat if (wonka bar RANSOM) was an actual ransom for your wonka bars? Similar to the movie...
Each lit ramp could trigger a callout and after enough ramps it would award say 50bars or if you fail they take 50 from you.

-callouts for wonka bar ransom:

Detective: “go ahead we’re listening”(at start)
Detective: “Ah ha”(each ramp)
Woman: “How long will they give me to think it over”(middle of mode)
Detective: “They want your case of wonka bars!” (middle or end)

This just blends well and makes sense if ransom was played that way.(its just slightly underwhelming as is)

I hope they give this game another update with more callouts and other tweaks.

Making enough jackpot shots (values displayed on screen) will light the collect and the risk shot. Certain shots are worth more depending on difficulty.

Be aware of
1. The collect/finish(usually much brighter than the rest)
2. The continue/risk shot (always the gobstopper) by continuing all points carry over.

Each time you choose to risk it, more shots are needed to either collect/finish or risk again.

Not always, I’ve had the collect be the right inner loop.

Yes, it seems to.

Hope this helps

Skill shot question... Running 1.38LE- When going for the super skill shot (holding left flipper) if the ball goes into the saucer from the plunge- why is that skill shot awarded?

Shouldn’t going for the super skill shot cancel out the 2 easier skill shots?? “You get nothing” would fit here.

It seems odd there is no penalty for going for the super skill shot....

Did not know this! Cool!

Are you running 1.37?

Ex: Hold left flipper(attempting super skill shot) but miss and ball goes into saucer and you’re awarded the basic skill shot.

Anyone else have this happen?

Edit- I played a couple games and it’s working correctly.. Which got me thinking this possible “bug” happened when I had a 3 player game going Friday night... Or it’s not a bug and maybe letting go of the left flipper soon enough might award the basic skill shot if it goes into saucer? Either way- Flip on fellas, hope everyone has a nice day.

I agree with this. Although simple and very straight forward wonka bars are the only piece of the game that contributes to bonus.

Yes

Many improvements! Point increases for various modes/multi-balls and other goodies.

I’ve noticed the added/different lighting effects, video effects and added video clips from the movie as well as call outs and sound effects.

I’m enjoying it!
My delta update took about 1minute.

Occasionally it’ll take a few seconds for it to activate. Be patient, I’ve never seen it take more than a moment or a ramp/other shot to have it ready.

Check your diverter(sounds like it’s working but not opening fully) the mech is similar to any flipper mech, check for binding or anything keeping it from fully opening.

Can someone help me better understand the Wonka bar ransom mode...

Once you reach 200 bars I believe you begin it by hitting the gobstopper- which locks in a certain value..

Is that initial amount buildable?

After you hit the gobstopper how do you cash it in?

I always seem to drain during this mode and the ransom amount is so much bigger than I began with but those points seem lost.

Does anyone know how to complete/collect the ransom award??

Seemed like a perfect mode to implement that scenes call outs.

Start ransom- detective: go ahead, we’re listening..
Ah ha
Aha.
:They want your case of wonka bars!
Woman: how long will they give me to think it over.. lol

Wouldn’t it be cool if (hypothetically) you didn’t complete the ransom and lost all your wonka bars...
makes for some strategic game play if you’re close to the 200mark...

This is confusing, but once you’re familiar with the shots you’ll be fine-

I always thought it was odd to hear 3 different names for the same shit.

Shoot the wonka vision
Shoot the TV
Shoot the saucer

This might have been changed with an update but not positive. I’m running 2.0 or 2.1

Had a LOL moment the other night playing/drinking with family and friends.

With fizzy lifting drink running, someone completed it quite fast(multiball running too)
The speech from the game went like this..

Charlie, let’s have a drink…
That’s not bad, bubble sound
Grandpa, I can’t get down, bubble sound
Help, help
Burp
Charlie bucket is lit!

Just hold the start button for a couple seconds. This will end current game/games and start a new.

October 2019 build here and playfield is perfect. A tell I noticed was with the inserts. If they’re clear(earlier/ish runs) there’s a high chance of pooling- if they’re cloudy(later builds) low risk. I waited and checked out a lot of wonkas before pulling the trigger.