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Houdini Master of Mystery has two physical ball locks: a top lock on the left side and a subway lock
Loose or flaky connectors on the opto switch board can cause intermittent switch detection failures
The right/subway lock uses three opto switches for ball detection
The left lock uses three micro switches that require consistent centering to function properly
Pinball machine by American Pinball; circus/magic escape artist theme; focal point of this gameplay video
Recently acquired pinball machine at PRPA HQ, players still learning its rules and mechanics
American Pinball title with 75 orders backlogged; delivery delayed; Kaneda predicts cancellations if Dennis Nordman's game (rumored Whitewater 2) releases before fulfillment
American Pinball machine with open IP; darker theme compared to Oktoberfest; praised but noted as having limited broad appeal
Recent release, retail ~$7,000, secondary market $5,600-$5,900, described as brutally difficult on location play
Pinball machine by American Pinball; theme based on Houdini magic escape artist; features interactive stage, catapult, thin targets, magnets
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The scoop plunger switch must activate consistently when balls feed from the lock to function properly
Houdini Master of Mystery requires soldering LED strip connections rather than using plug connectors
Houdini Master of Mystery plays poorly and is not enjoyable despite having an interesting layout
Houdini Master of Mystery shaker motors are now available for sale on American Pinball's website.
Houdini Master of Mystery costs $7,000
Houdini Master of Mystery provides superior long-term replayability vs Dialed In!
Houdini Master of Mystery had bugs in the code as of February 2018
The game allows entry of a fourth initial letter despite claiming three-letter maximum (bug)
Original designer John Popadiuk's version was scrapped and completely redesigned by Joe Balzer
The catapult launches balls 22 inches into the air into the trunk
Initial manufacturing batch had voltage/coil issues requiring post-shipment tuning
The game has 13 total modes (10 main, 5 jail, 4 secret, seance)
Houdini's audio significantly enhances the gameplay experience and creates atmosphere
Houdini Master of Mystery has an MSRP of $7,000
Houdini's speaker system has six speaker elements distributed across the cabinet front
The backbox design with wave speakers and side lighting is contemporary and fits the circus theme
At $7,000 MSRP, Houdini is a good deal given the features and sound system
Houdini Master of Mystery features only one ramp
American Pinball game; has gap feature; deep code and gameplay; on Scott Ian's order list
Pinball game with shaker motor mod; hosts tested units and found value proposition unclear
American Pinball's first game; sold well despite tight shot design; praised for mech quality
Joe Balser design that began shipping recently before It Never Drains 2018
American Pinball's original 2015 game; returning to production after Oktoberfest; playfield print being given away as prize at Pintastic
American Pinball's first released game; features 26-inch monitor, RGB LED lighting, steampunk theme; shipped December 2017; uses color-coded modes with RGB LEDs to guide players; includes Seance and Trunk multiballs
Pinball title; 2 units displayed by American Pinball at IAAPA; features standard coin acceptor
American Pinball title; subject of the technical troubleshooting guide
American Pinball game featured in this servo maintenance tutorial
American Pinball title subject of this technical upgrade documentation; early versions lacked EOS switches and had power supply limitations
American Pinball title for which toppers are now back in stock and receiving installation support
American Pinball title requiring soldered LED connections for topper lighting kit
American Pinball's first released game (2015); reference point for production timeline and staff tenure
Previous American Pinball release mentioned in teaser
Classic pinball layout that serves as foundation for Voodoo Carnival; Muhaha owns a physical copy; referenced throughout for comparison
Game criticized by George as not enjoyable despite interesting layout; described as playing like 'a dumpster fire'
American Pinball; tight shots; features milk can/magic trunk mechanism; cheaper IP licensing
Referenced as comparison for extreme shot difficulty; host criticizes the game ('sucks'); used as benchmark for evaluating Blue Suede Shoes shot thinness
American Pinball game; $7,000 price point; praised for code quality
American Pinball's signature game being played and discussed throughout stream
American Pinball machine; shipping soon; hosts anticipating gameplay video before wider distribution
New game from unnamed manufacturer; features LCD integration, magic theme, one ramp, catapult mechanic, tight chain shot; praised for art package and potential; playable at Texas Pinball Festival; shipping timeline uncertain
Upcoming pinball game; unproven but generating positive feedback from hands-on testing; some players switched preference from Alien after playing both
American Pinball title distributed by Flippin' Out
Referenced as game completed by hosts; shooting difficulty compared to Toy Story 4
Pinball machine frequently compared to Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle for shot quality and playfield layout
Pinball machine described as disappointing overall despite some enjoyable moments
American Pinball title; comparison point for lighting, shot difficulty, and overall design quality
American Pinball title cited as example of strong theme integration and design execution
American Pinball game; strong theme integration and replayability; had code bugs as of Feb 2018
New American Pinball title with steampunk theme; features integrated speaker system in head, unique leg bolts, 15.6-inch monitor, LED lighting
Spooky Pinball game; Greg's preference over Star Wars; praised for theme, steampunk aesthetics, and sound design
Mentioned as Pat Lawlor design with similar magnet implementation to The Addams Family; aspirational game for speakers
American Pinball's pinball machine featuring Harry Houdini theme, gameplay demonstration subject
American Pinball title, modern release, ~$7,000 price point, favored in multiple comparisons for depth and aesthetics
American Pinball game referenced for having subway features; comparison point for Pirates' subway implementation
New pinball game anticipated for Louisville tournament; host expresses excitement about playing it
Pinball machine by American Pinball, themed around Harry Houdini escape artist; features trunk catapult, planchette scoop, seance multiball, and 10+ modes; priced at $7,000 base model
American Pinball game playable at Flippin' Out Pinball booth during Pinball Expo
American Pinball game; pre-orders opening at Flippin' Out Pinball; expected production start before year-end; enthusiastically received at Texas Pinball expo
Referenced classic pinball game (milk can shot) used as mechanical design comparison standard
American Pinball machine that Zach sold; recently received code updates; new accessories in development
First American Pinball game; featured catapult mechanism; serves as design contrast/predecessor to Oktoberfest
Jersey Jack Pinball game featured in multiple This or That comparisons, described as having excellent shot geometry.
American Pinball game; referenced as comparison point for Oktoberfest's gameplay quality and ball time
Referenced comparison title from American Pinball; used as reference for hex wrench attachment system and sound system differences (6.1 channel vs Oktoberfest's 2.1)
American Pinball's flagship game featuring a stage mechanism with a captive ball that requires periodic calibration
American Pinball's flagship title featuring Harry Houdini escape artist theme with trunk catapult mechanism; shown in prototype gameplay state
First original game from American Pinball, released prior to Oktoberfest; game met Joe Balser during Houdini development before shift to Oktoberfest