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Barry O's BBQ Challenge

Code Updates

Released 7/3/2024

Barry O's BBQ Challenge v24.07.04

Get ready for an explosive update with the new Firework Frenzy multiball, additional Hot Rod Challenges (Cruise Night and Custom Upgrades), and the Burnt End Boys join the party! Enjoy additional announcer callouts, light shows, sound and UI enhancements. Check the release notes for full details!

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Released 5/22/2024

Barry O's BBQ Challenge v24.05.21

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Released 4/24/2024

Barry O's BBQ Challenge v24.04.10

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Service Manual

Houdini Support Documents

Code Updates

Released 10/28/2021

Houdini v21.10.25

Team Play — Teams of any size (2 vs 2, 2 vs 1, 3 vs 1) or even everyone on one team! Bug fixes and improvements, including new magic shop items.

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Service Manual

Service Bulletins

FAQ

  • What is the intended playfield pitch for Houdini?

    Designer Joe Balcer likes to see the playfield pitch at 6 degrees, that is obtained by having the leg levelers all the way up (no threads showing between the bottom of the leg and the foot)

  • What is the fuse rating for the fuses on the coil driver boards?

    There are 4 fuses, the fuses for the Brown, Red and Blue lines are 6.3Amp SlowBlow. The fuse for the Black line is 4 ASB.

  • What transistor do you use on the coil driver boards?

    It is an IRL540N, N channel FET.

  • My Scoop takes several attempts to eject the ball.

    watch this video https://youtu.be/wL9W80SuabE and perform the adjustments.

  • I am unable to hit all 3 targets with the skill shot.

    Download the Service Bulletin #3 from our website under Support/Resources and perform the adjustments.

  • How many pinballs are in Houdini?

    Houdini uses 6 pinballs.

  • How do I update Houdini to the latest code?

    First you need a USB stick of at least 4 Gig, Formatted as FAT32. Download the game package from the website, copy onto the USB drive (make sure the package name doesn’t change) Plug into the game with power on and follow the onscreen directions.

  • How do I create a Custom Message on my game?

    Video: https://youtu.be/8fpDKsQIHA4

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    Oktoberfest Support Documents

    Code Updates

    Released 8/26/2022

    Oktoberfest v22.09.19

    TEAM PLAY now added! - Go into Settings - Standard - Team Play - YES **See change log for other code details**

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    Service Manual

    Service Bulletins

    FAQ

  • What is the bill acceptor voltage on Oktoberfest?

    12 Volts. With standard size bill holder cassette.

  • How do I create a Custom Message on my game?

    Create a PNG image, 1366x768 with whatever you want on it. Name it custom_message.png and put that on a USB stick (with no game code), insert that into the USB extension cable, after several seconds you will get the screen with green type that says something like ‘audits copied . . .’ and to power cycle. After you power cycle, go into settings->standard and set ‘Custom Message’ to ‘On’.

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    Legends of Valhalla Support Documents

    Code Updates

    Released 1/19/2024

    Legends of Valhalla v24.01.19

    Highlights: ADD: Berzerker Attack - when enabled berzerker rises during the 16 legend battles at a random time - you have 15 seconds to hit the Berzerker when visible to add a Berzerker hit - score Berzerker Attack hits during battles to award an EXTRA BALL. ADD: Berzerker Defenses for Extra Ball (default 5 range 3 - 8). ADD: Instant Info - Berzerker attack hits remaining and extra ball stats added. ADD: Battles Played to Light Special - when battles played = Battles Played to Light Special set in service menu, Right shooter lane SPECIAL IS LIT. A direct rollover of the Right Shooterlane awards the lit special (not simply plunging on the next ball). ADD: Extra Ball points award (10 million or 20 with 2X) when max number of extra balls has exceeded. ADD: Multiball Legend Completion - Add 3-second ball saver/grace period during Victory Laps startup. ADD: Valhalla - intro light show and effects. Other additions, changes, and fixes are listed in the documentation.

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    Galactic Tank Force Support Documents

    Code Updates

    Released 4/21/2024

    Galactic Tank Force v24.04.08

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    Released 8/28/2023

    Galactic Tank Force v23.08.22B

    Highlights: -- FIXED -- fixed a bug that could cause a crash upon entering service menu after an audit clear FIXED -- fixed a bug that could cause slow lightshows NEW -- Back panel flashers now indicate the return direction of ramp shots. NEW -- HSTD: added high scores for Air Strike, Cow-a-Bongo, and Meltdown Multiballs. NEW -- Ice Cream Social: overall improvements; still in progress. NEW -- Tank Zulu: overall improvements; still in progress. MODIFIED -- Air Strike Multiball: improved choreography. MODIFIED -- Audio: rebalanced volume levels of some SFX and fanfares. MODIFIED -- general improvements to A/V choreography and styling. MODIFIED -- Cow-a-Bongo Multiball: improved choreography. MODIFIED -- Lab: added additional awards. MODIFIED -- Meltdown: improved choreography. MODIFIED -- Service Menus: freshened UI styling. MODIFIED -- Tank Battles: improved choreography. MODIFIED -- UFO: extend timer after each hit on the swinging target. FIXED -- Credit handling: fixed bug that could cause incorrect processing of coins-per-credit selections. FIXED -- corrected actor scenes with missing speech -- let us know if we missed some. FIXED -- fixed a bug that could cause too many balls to be saved. FIXED -- fixed a bug that could cause the playfield to be prematurely validated. FIXED -- Knocker: fixed a bug that could cause the knocker not to fire.

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    Palatine, IL 60067
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