TSPP Rules Question

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Newbie to the group here...

Just purchased a TSPP about a month ago (latest run) and have been
moving deeper in the game. I have read the rules sheet I found on here
- great help!

QUESTIONS:

When starting a SMS -- I only get 4 balls when started by itself. Is
this correct? I thought it should be 5.

When starting a Couch then an Itchy/Scratchy I go from 3 balls to 4
balls -- I was expecting 5? Is 4 correct?

What does it take to get a 5 ball multi-ball going??

Great game. I have had a few bugs but the Stern tech svc have been a
great help.

Pin ATL

 

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"PinAtl" <mike_tracie_adams@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Newbie to the group here...
>
> Just purchased a TSPP about a month ago (latest run) and have been
> moving deeper in the game. I have read the rules sheet I found on here
> - great help!
>
> QUESTIONS:
>
> When starting a SMS -- I only get 4 balls when started by itself. Is
> this correct? I thought it should be 5.

Hmm, I'm positive that should be a 5-ball mode.


> When starting a Couch then an Itchy/Scratchy I go from 3 balls to 4
> balls -- I was expecting 5? Is 4 correct?

I&S adds one ball to whatever is going on.


> What does it take to get a 5 ball multi-ball going??

SMS and SDMEWM are 5 balls. You can also start Pretzel multiball during
Couch to get 5 as well. Alien Invasion can also get up to 5 balls going.

I&S: 2 balls (+1)
Couch: 3 balls (+2)
Pretzel: 3 balls (+2)
Mystery: 5 balls
Alien: up to 5 balls
SDMEWM: 5 balls

Are you sure that 1) you have 5 balls installed and 2) they are all
registering correctly?

- Daniel

 

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Thanks for the help and quick response. Good to know my machine works
properly.

Not to hog your time, but one other:

I occasionally get a droopy garage door but it only seems to happen
during heavy play (during SMS or Alien Invasion...). Any thoughts as
to why it only happens then? I assume it is not "programming", but it
does seem to be related to length/strength of pulse to open door during
heavy play?? It really never opens properly. It seems to be too much
of a coincidence that it only happens during a long, big point ball.

Thanks again. Service from Stern may get me to purchase another new
one! TSPP is a classic - a true "Top 10" machine!

PinAtl

 

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SMS is only 4 balls.

keith
--
At one time I had random Your Mother jokes down here.
Maybe someday they'll return...

 

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"Keith P. Johnson" <pin-wizard@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> SMS is only 4 balls.


Considering how many times I've played this I can't believe I haven't
noticed. I must always have an I&S running at the same time!

- Daniel

 

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Hi,

does anyone know what the headlights of the car and the grandfather
light are for.
I know that the Simpsons family members are for the Super Jackpots but
i don't know what the headlights of the car and grandfather are used
for.

Thx

 

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"DaCore" <helder250@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> does anyone know what the headlights of the car and the grandfather
> light are for.
> I know that the Simpsons family members are for the Super Jackpots but
> i don't know what the headlights of the car and grandfather are used
> for.


As far as I know, decoration/effects.

- Daniel