It is here now and it will be at Oconner's Pub on Friday April 23rd after noon.  Great game!!!

Sounds good. Let me know when and where and I will go play it.

Dibs when you're ready to sell it !  

How about the bar in Merivale Mall?   (Mild coincidence that I can see that bar from my backyard    )

Quoted from Tuborg

How about the bar in Merivale Mall?   (Mild coincidence that I can see that bar from my backyard    )

What in "Rockwell's"? Dive city!!! I should know....I used to go there all the time, lol

I'll go to Kanata to play Iron Man, for sure!

Quoted from Hippochrome

What in "Rockwell's"? Dive city!!! I should know....I used to go there all the time, lol

I think Tuborg is referring to the Scratch or whatever it is called now....the one on top of Merivale Mall.

And nothing wrong with Rockwell's. Good breakfast -- they used to make an awesome Greek omlette.

Duane

Quoted from Hippochrome

What in "Rockwell's"? Dive city!!! I should know....I used to go there all the time, lol

I'll go to Kanata to play Iron Man, for sure!

Rockwell's would be great as there's tons of people in there all day & night - but I doubt they'd take a pinball machine due to noise & space?   They have a galage/ms.pacmna cocktail in there though.

I'm think of Tail Gator's where there's always fights and crap going on.  Probably not the best place for a HUO (so far) Iron Man.

I'd goto Kanata for Iron Man for sure.

Quoted from TwilightZone

I think Tuborg is referring to the Scratch or whatever it is called now....the one on top of Merivale Mall.

And nothing wrong with Rockwell's. Good breakfast -- they used to make an awesome Greek omlette.

Duane

It's now called Tail Gators. Now THAT's a dive! They changed their name from Le Scratch due to their awful reputation. Some dude got stabbed there before they closed.

Geoff - just buy 2 Iron Man's one for Kanata and one for Nepean??

I wouldn't trust my old EM at Tail Gator's.   And then hearing Cooke mention how the kids were banging the machine because they put a quarter in but didn't know how to start the game...  

O'Connor's in Kanata is great as its in a good environment.   I assume that's where you'd put it?

Quoted from Tuborg

Geoff - just buy 2 Iron Man's one for Kanata and one for Nepean??

I wouldn't trust my old EM at Tail Gator's.   And then hearing Cooke mention how the kids were banging the machine because they put a quarter in but didn't know how to start the game...  

O'Connor's in Kanata is great as its in a good environment.   I assume that's where you'd put it?

I am only getting one and this will be my second NIB pin. The first one was a boat anchor (Starwars Episode 1) it was always broken and it didn't make money.

O'Connor's is the place I had in mind.

This is exciting news, but out of curiosity, why Iron Man? What is it about this game that makes you want to get it NIB?

Quoted from jonny_eh

This is exciting news, but out of curiosity, why Iron Man? What is it about this game that makes you want to get it NIB?

Well, I like the way the games looks and it seems to play well. It is a gamble but I have a good feeling about it.

Be quiet jonny!   Don't 'cause any second guessing....

I'm all over it. Go see IM2 at AMC then go play a few games right next door.

Wicked.

Group meet up to "break her in" at the location?

Let's make it a MAACA meeting/party.  We can all meet there and play IM and order drinks and food.  It might be a good way to get everyone out to meet each other.

Quoted from sensfreak

Let's make it a MAACA meeting/party.  We can all meet there and play IM and order drinks and food.  It might be a good way to get everyone out to meet each other.

That is a great idea! I should have the machine by the end of the month. I will keep you posted.

Geoff

Quoted from sensfreak

Let's make it a MAACA meeting/party.  We can all meet there and play IM and order drinks and food.  It might be a good way to get everyone out to meet each other.

Yeah, that sounds great. Count me in for sure.

If all goes well I will have Iron Man this week and it will be going to Oconner's Pub on Friday. I want to keep it at home for a couple of days to tweek it and get to know it as well.

Geoff

if it is there Friday, I am sure a few of us will get together to give it a warm welcome!

Quoted from Pharoah007

if it is there Friday, I am sure a few of us will get together to give it a warm welcome!

I will keep you informed.

Here it is.

See you Friday!!!  

Quoted from shoeguy

See you Friday!!!  

Yes sir.  This pin is a lot of fun. I hope you have some time to play.

Geoff

MAACA has so gotta meet up to play this game on location!!!

Geoff was kind enough to let me pop over tonight to play a few games to break it in (and help me decide if it's my next NIB   ). It is a BLAST of a game, Super fast and great flow - actually makes me think more Steve Ritchie than John Borg.  The kickback is blazing fast to the right flipper and hitting the guy in the middle with the magnets whipping the ball around is very fun. Because of the magnet action, the ball doesn't tend to go SDTM too often but I had it whipped to the outlanes by the magnet strength. Actually really nice flow to the ramps also - very satisfying to hit them in sequence. Art package is also sharp - I am not a Marvel buff in the least (note guy in middle comment   ) but even not knowing Ironman very well, the game still is appealing with the art and figures on the playfield and especially the cabinet art.

Overall, great game so far even with the early software. Now the only question is how much I have to work on Geoff to start operating some games in the East end to save some travelling

ME

Quoted from medvet

MAACA has so gotta meet up to play this game on location!!!

Geoff was kind enough to let me pop over tonight to play a few games to break it in (and help me decide if it's my next NIB   ). It is a BLAST of a game, Super fast and great flow - actually makes me think more Steve Ritchie than John Borg.  The kickback is blazing fast to the right flipper and hitting the guy in the middle with the magnets whipping the ball around is very fun. Because of the magnet action, the ball doesn't tend to go SDTM too often but I had it whipped to the outlanes by the magnet strength. Actually really nice flow to the ramps also - very satisfying to hit them in sequence. Art package is also sharp - I am not a Marvel buff in the least (note guy in middle comment   ) but even not knowing Ironman very well, the game still is appealing with the art and figures on the playfield and especially the cabinet art.

Overall, great game so far even with the early software. Now the only question is how much I have to work on Geoff to start operating some games in the East end to save some travelling

ME

I would love to have places to put more pins but they are few and far between. Any suggestions?  Let me know.  I really enjoyed playing the Iron Man with you tonight Me! Thanks for the protectors too.

Geoff

nice!

I got my roll of loonies here waiting for this pin to get to location, lol

Congrats Geoff!   Let us know - when she's setup.

Great Geoff.  I have no plans for Friday.  If it is on location, I am there.  

This game ROCKS! I went with Geoff to pick the game up and helped break it in last night What an incredible game and it's only at code version .7!

I think Stern has produced a home run hit with this one. The game is fast, fast, fast. Our game times were less than 3 minutes! It's brutal. The game ships with the lanes pretty wide open. The magnet is unforgiving and sends the ball to the left outlane often enough to be challenging. You really need to aim your shots at the Iron Monger to try and avoid the magnet -- which I like.

The shots themselves are challenging as well. Hitting the kick back, middle shot, and right ramp are not dead easy. Again I like this. I like a game that gives some challenge.

For those that have complained ball times are too long on Sterns --- your game has arrived!

Like Medvet said, the game feels very Ritchie like. It really flows and I love the ramp shots. You can hit one then the other to build up points. They are smooth like butter. The real points are multi-ball...

And MB doesn't disappointed. There are several MBs and they can be stacked! Plus you can start double scoring. All this in version .7 of the code.

The artwork is awesome, sounds is awesome, even the animations are awesome. I'm really impressed with the game.

Thanks Geoff for letting me tag along!
Duane

Quoted from sensfreak

Great Geoff.  I have no plans for Friday.  If it is on location, I am there.  

Ditto!

Ok so now I want to play it more.  I know where you live Geoff.  I can't be held responsible if I show up with beer in hand.   Just kidding.

Quoted from sensfreak

Ok so now I want to play it more.  I know where you live Geoff.  I can't be held responsible if I show up with beer in hand.   Just kidding.

MMM Beer! Oh now I sound like Homer. Does he have the right Idea or what? Come on over, you have about 48 hours left before it is on route.

What kind of beer and can I drop by tonight?

Quoted from sensfreak

What kind of beer and can I drop by tonight?

I took last night off from my GF but I want to see her tonight. There is not a beer in the world (or pinball) that would take me away from my woman.  Tomorrow night I am home and you are welcome then.

Geoff

No worries Geoff. I understand completely. I will keep u posted regarding tomorrow night.

Quoted from Mrhide

Dibs when you're ready to sell it !  

How much should I ask?

Quoted from workingpins

How much should I ask?

Well how much do they cost NIB?

Quoted from Mrhide

Well how much do they cost NIB?

Lots and lots but I would give you a deal if you really want it.

Well let me know when you're ready and when you've double your money with it on location    

This pin is awesome. Super fast and ball time are pretty short. You definitely have to think through your shots. Ramps slow the ball down somewhat but the magnets quickly take care of that. Overall I think it is a game that is only going to get better with software updates. When I have a chance to buy one I will do it.  

Quoted from sensfreak

Super fast and ball time are pretty short.  

ENFIN !!!

I LOVE brutal games (BSD, CFTBL, Flash Gordon, you name it !)

Sylvain

Geoff said that he was going to be dropping it off at O'Connors on Friday.  I think we should have a MAACA meeting there.  Order some food, meet eachother (for those that are new), and play some pinball.

Great Idea...Im in, lets show some local support.

I'm in - hoping for this Friday night!   I got my loonies & twoonies ready, too

I just installed the latest code version 1.00 and now it is time to put another 300 plays on it before its debut at Oconners. I will be there at 11 am.  I am almost looking forward to putting it out so I can get some sleep. The game is holding up better than me. Lol.

Quoted from sensfreak

Geoff said that he was going to be dropping it off at O'Connors on Friday.  I think we should have a MAACA meeting there.  Order some food, meet eachother (for those that are new), and play some pinball.

Awesome idea! What time? Later is better for me. What about 8:30? Anyone have a preferred time?

Duane

I can't do it this Friday but have a great time everyone.  I will be making my way over there sometime this weekend or next week.  

I could do 9:30 if that works with people?

Quoted from TwilightZone

Awesome idea! What time? Later is better for me. What about 8:30? Anyone have a preferred time?

Duane

I'll be there early - say the 8:30 range.     I have to be up @ 5am Saturday so can't stay long.    You might wanna get there earlier than me so you can see your initials on the DMD  

lets get a list of names and arrival times going...

just cut and paste


Pharoah007 7:00-8:30 ish
Twilight Zone  8:30
Williams Fan 9:30
tuborg 8:30
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Also, anyone want to carpool, pick up somewhere along the way?

I am near hunt club and Canadair.... I can be picked up, or pick up someone on the way. For ex, TwilightZone, you could drive to hunt club and I could grab you on the way.

I may be able to make it if someone is willing to pick me up from the Craig Henry area (Nepean).

Quoted from TwilightZone

? So I drive to Hunt Club and leave my car where....on the road?   A ride would be great, but no worries.

I'll probably head over in the 2 seater. Anyone want a ride from Barrhaven?

Cheers,
Duane

That is too funny!

I wish I could go but I need to get some sleep. Three days, over 300 plays and a ton of beer, I am exhausted. I think you guys will have a great time!

Geoff

I'm going to do my best to be there tomorrow at 8:30. It has been pointed out to me that I might be exhausted though. I'm driving up to Toronto and back tomorrow, so I'll have to play it by ear. I should be good to go, but you never know -- a 10 hour drive might waste me.

Duane

I can be there for anytime between 08:00pm - 08:30pm.

I'll be breaking her in around lunch time!  Gotta babysit tomorrow night!

Thanks for all your support! I had a great birthday and a lot of great friends over. I wish I could hang out with you guys tomorrow

Quoted from shoeguy

I'll be breaking her in around lunch time!  Gotta babysit tomorrow night!

Hey Jim, just for the record, she is broken in and then some!!!! Lol.

Will it be on Freeplay?

Quoted from ancientgames

Will it be on Freeplay?

I put all my pins on free play when I put them out, that is how they make money. Lol.

I had the pleasure of playing IM as soon as Geoff had it setup today. He kicked my a$$ but man, thats a great game!  FINALLY I think Stern has a winner..its been a while! I'm sure everyone will have a blast with it tonite. I christened the coin box today with a toonie, and I'm sure by the end of today Geoff will need to go in and empty it!!!

Quoted from shoeguy

I christened the coin box today with a toonie, and I'm sure by the end of today Geoff will need to go in and empty it!!!

That is hopeful thinking but it would be nice.

Hey, I'm here! Where is everybody????? And Geoff....get over here and increase that ball save time!  

Quoted from medvet

Hey, I'm here! Where is everybody????? And Groff....get over here and increase that ball save time!  

I can't be there, but the general consensus was that folks would be there after 8:30pm
.... I think....

Steph

Ha! High score 3!!!! Come beat me!

I should be there around 9:30.

Just wanted to say thanks to the guys for a great pinball night out. Zak, Tuborg, Tom and Tigersaw all came to play. It's a whole different experience paying for playing. Adds a definite fun factor with an edge. Had some great games and managed to see the mini wizard mode Jericho Missile in a game altho not for long before I drained. The only problem we had was fighting over who was putting in the toonies for the next round( ie everybody was trying to pay)

Great night and great friends
We will definitely have to do this again
ME

Huge thanks to Geoff for buying this game and putting it out. Best part is , it will still be in great playing shape in a month or a year with Geoff operating it.

good to see everyone.

gr8 game too!!

Sorry I couldn't make it. Sounds like a good time. Really bummed out I couldn't make it. Next time.

Cheers,
Duane

I am glad to here you all had fun. I will at the next get together for sure.

Geoff

Iron man is a nice pin - although none of us had a great night score wise (except ME who did post her name).

Thanks Geoff. Nice game, I hope it makes you some money!

Things I noted:
1. Short ball times (but those outlines were pretty wide - setting 3 of 4)
2. That Right ramp can be a little hard to make sometimes.
3. No extra balls - I think Geoff knew we were coming and made it hard.
4. It is kind of fun seeing quarters (err loonies) lined up on the glass again.
5. I like the new type lockbar (that does not require drilling of the cabinet).
6. It may not be Spiderman but I think Stern has done a nice job with this one.
7. Glad Geoff took a chance on this one - it is nice to see the Ottawa Area get a new pin before Montreal for a change.  
8. We spent too much time gabbing and not enough time trying to figure out the rules.
9. O'Connels was sadly kind of dead for a Friday Night.
10. IM would be a great pin to pimp out with LEDs.
11. Geoff, you should have a sticky on MAACA with the locations of your pins. We could have more last-minute beer&pin meetings. (2 pins at a location would be nice, sadly I know this may not make much economic sense).
12. I like the Backglass.

Geoff, here are a few technical issues that we noted last night:

1. Four times the ball got stuck just above the top left bumper and was only cleared by the ball search.
2. The clear plastic on top of the iron-monger (in the playfiedl) is a little low and could use a little shimming to level it with the playfield. this caused quite a few STDMs. This will certainly lead to some playfield wear.

Get out there and enjoy that pin everyone. Cheers.

Great game Geoff.   Was good meeting the people, although I gotta go back to that pinball 101 DVD.   I was consistently in last place.    Love the game, and I like not having to wait 15-minutes for my turn!

MaryEllen said it best:

Quoted Text

Huge thanks to Geoff for buying this game and putting it out. Best part is , it will still be in great playing shape in a month or a year with Geoff operating it.

And yes, we should try to do this a bit more regularly...

Quoted from tom_454

Iron man is a nice pin - although none of us had a great night score wise (except ME who did post her name).

Thanks Geoff. Nice game, I hope it makes you some money!

Things I noted:
1. Short ball times (but those outlines were pretty wide - setting 3 of 4)
2. That Right ramp can be a little hard to make sometimes.
3. No extra balls - I think Geoff knew we were coming and made it hard.
4. It is kind of fun seeing quarters (err loonies) lined up on the glass again.
5. I like the new type lockbar (that does not require drilling of the cabinet).
6. It may not be Spiderman but I think Stern has done a nice job with this one.
7. Glad Geoff took a chance on this one - it is nice to see the Ottawa Area get a new pin before Montreal for a change.  
8. We spent too much time gabbing and not enough time trying to figure out the rules.
9. O'Connels was sadly kind of dead for a Friday Night.
10. IM would be a great pin to pimp out with LEDs.
11. Geoff, you should have a sticky on MAACA with the locations of your pins. We could have more last-minute beer&pin meetings. (2 pins at a location would be nice, sadly I know this may not make much economic sense).
12. I like the Backglass.

Geoff, here are a few technical issues that we noted last night:

1. Four times the ball got stuck just above the top left bumper and was only cleared by the ball search.
2. The clear plastic on top of the iron-monger (in the playfiedl) is a little low and could use a little shimming to level it with the playfield. this caused quite a few STDMs. This will certainly lead to some playfield wear.

Get out there and enjoy that pin everyone. Cheers.

.

Thanks for the feedback!
The game was factory settings with production V1.0
Here is what I can say about your notes,
1. the outlanes came that way.
2. The right ramp seem like a poor design, it slows the ball down a lot.
3. Extra balls are hard to get but I have updated it twice since Tuesday and I can't play that many games to see how the setting are. Updating the code erases everything and the new code installs fresh. Maybe when the code is finished I could tweek it more.
4. That would be cool to see.
5. The lockdown bar is actually an old type and they fir the Stern games well.
6. Agreed.
7. I am taking a chance on this but I love pinball and I want to see more good ones come out in the future.
8. That reminds me of going to Allentown.
9. Hopefully it gets better there.
10. I may consider that.
11. That would be cool. Maybe I should talk to Sparky. I used to have two games there and I have two in other places.
12. Back glass is cool and the cabinet is cool as well.

I think I have solved the ball hang up problem.
I will do a final adjust on the Monger next week after it gets broken in.

Enjoy!  The new code is V1.01, I installed it today.

Geoff

I am installing v1.2 today and I am going to increase the ball saver time while I am there.

I'm curious how it is earning, care to share any stats on how much it is getting played?

Quoted from workingpins

I am installing v1.2 today and I am going to increase the ball saver time while I am there.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Duane

Wow, are updates coming out every day?

Ah man.....now I have to go back and put up a high score again! The penalty of an operator who actually updates machines!   And THANK YOU for the ball save increase. It seemed like milliseconds altho I'm sure it was longer !

I'll be back!
ME

Williams fan was there putting up 52 million when I got there, the highest score I have seen so far. Unfortunately the update erases all the memory everytime.

when do we go next?

I feel like I am married to this machine, every time I turn around there is another update. I will be installing v1.4 tomorrow. I will increase the ball saver again when I am done. I am impressed with Sterns customer service. I called them on the 23rd to tell them the plumb bob was missing and it arrived today.

Quoted from Pharoah007

when do we go next?

Is Thursday night too early?  MrMikeman and Marty are going.... (not sure I can make it, but there's no game 7's on....)

Quoted from workingpins

I feel like I am married to this machine, every time I turn around there is another update. I will be installing v1.4 tomorrow. I will increase the ball saver again when I am done. I am impressed with Sterns customer service. I called them on the 23rd to tell them the plumb bob was missing and it arrived today.

Wow....I'm doubly impressed then that a certain member was able to tilt the machine still....... and it wasn't me!!  

ME

Hmmm, I'm off this Friday...  What time does this place open?

Quoted from The Loafer

Hmmm, I'm off this Friday...  What time does this place open?

They open at 11 am.

Checked out the address, that certainly is a heck of a long drive from Embrun!!!

Well I stopped in to give the machine a try but sadly there was a private party in that area.

I'd thought of this too late, but yesterday was the free comic book day.   The local comic book store was full young kids, and parents, and young adults.   It would have been a great place for a comic book themed pin... ...probably too much hassle to move the pin for a day, but it might have attracted a new customer or two.

Quoted from tinyrodent

Well I stopped in to give the machine a try but sadly there was a private party in that area.

That happened to me too, but I went in to play anyways. Crashing parties is fun!

This is V0.07 software. They have come along way since. Notice the ball save.