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STAR TOURS

 

From the creative forces of Disney and George Lucas (and kcirrick)

 

“Star Tours announces boarding of the Endor Express.”

(New update described at the bottom of the description)

(re uploaded to fix a couple of minor glitches)

 

 

Pressing credit was giving three credits.  Should now give only one credit.

Theme music still wasn't working after reaching high score in 3 screen version.  fixed.

 

There are a myriad of Star Wars tables out there, but here is one with a twist.  If you’ve ever been to a Disney park then you are likely familiar with the attraction Star Tours.  It may be thirty plus years old, but it’s still going strong.  Now, The Adventure Continues – in Pinball. If you’ve been to one of the parks then this may stir up some fond memories.  If you’ve never been to a Disney park then you can now get a small taste of what you’ve missed.

 

This simple table is a modification of Shamrock1980’s Star Wars – Tribute table.  Thanks to @Shamrock1980 for permission to modify.  Star Wars – Tribute’s roots originate from Alien Poker by Bord.  Thanks to @Bord for permission to modify.

 

To quote from the Nailbuster Wiki, “Almost every PuP-Pack will require that you DO NOT have a directb2s backglass “.  (Key word  “Almost”)  Well, we’re breaking the rules here.  This package includes the Star Tours table, the pup-pack as well as a directb2s.  The directb2s MUST be used in conjunction with the pup-pack in order for everything to work.  The directb2s will not provide a backglass.  Just the FullDMD.  The pup-pack will provide the backglass as well as a bit of animation on the FullDMD.  Also included is some Popper media.  A Backglass, a FullDMD, a Loading screen/Playfield and an animated Tarcisio Wheel to easify (my own made up word) setup in Media Manager.  (You can record and create your own media of course, but you know that.)

 

You likely already know where the files go, but just in case…
Drop the Star Tours.vpx and the Star Tours.directb2s into the VisualPinball/Tables folder.
Drop the star_tours pup-pack into your PinUPSystem/PUPVideos folder.
Add the provided media to Popper using Media Manager
After starting the game for the first time you’ll want to hit F1 and disable the DMD by ensuring Show DMD/Display window and Use external DMD are unchecked.
Important!  You MUST edit your VPMAlias.txt file in the VisualPinball/VPinMAME folder and add

 

star_tours,alpok_f6

 

to the list of aliases in the file or you will get a script error and the game won’t run. (Star Tours requires the Alien Poker ROM alpok_f6.)

 

This is only a three screen version at this time.  No doubt his table will appeal to a small more select group, but if there is sufficient demand I will add desktop and two screen versions.

 

With few exceptions, as I was creating this package I was adamant about only using media from the Disney attraction.  Attract mode will start shortly after completing a game and includes some media not seen on the attraction, but still related.  The attract video will also begin to play as soon as you initiate the game, but will stop playing once you start a game.  Odds are that you aren’t going to let the table sit and run in attract mode, but you might want to enjoy letting it run through the four scenes once or twice just for the fun of it.

 

All of the above info is included in the read me.txt.  Also included are instructions, originally compiled and posted by ta2686, on how to add/remove the number of balls per game and resetting high scores.

 

Welcome aboard the Starspeeder 3000!  Enjoy your flight!

 

Updates:
 

There are now three screen, two screen and desktop versions.

 

The two spinners on the table were both previously defined as the same switch.  (It was like that when I started working with the table.)  As a result, hitting either spinner would trigger the Light Speed to Endor video.  I reconfigured the upper right spinner as a new switch.  Now, only the left spinner will trigger Light Speed to Endor.  The right spinner will randomly trigger one of two different videos.  Launching Through the Maintenance Bay or Darth Vader Wanting the Rebel Spy.

 

Made a settings adjustment so extra ball/shoot again now works.

 

Included a PDF of the Alien Poker manual.  Star Tours is quite different from Alien Poker, but the manual provides information on making various adjustments to the game.  The "adjust number of balls per game.txt" file I included explains how to adjust the number of balls and how to reset the high score.  

 

There is a minor glitch in the game that I have yet to resolve.  Should you beat the high score the system goes a bit crazy for a moment (this is normal).  The DMD flashes all ones multiple times and all the lights on the table blink several times which causes the game over video to play.  (The Starspeeder returns to base nearly hitting a fuel truck.) This does not affect game play and you can continue your game once the system finishes it's little celebration.

 

update:

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The above mentioned "glitch" has been resolved with the most recent update.

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Edited by kcirrick
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What's New in Version 1.1   See changelog

Released


Update 10/31/2024

Fixed a small glitch where if a high score is reached after the last ball has drained, the game is over and the Darth Vader high score video plays the theme music might continue to play.
Now the music should not continue to play.

 

The speed of the plunger should be speeded up just a bit.  I found the slow pull back agonizing.  You can easily change it to your liking of course.

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dejesusvp

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

Umm wow, this is completely amazing. The pup makes this game, and the pup makes it tough to play as I enjoy watching it. This is probably the best addition of a pup to a table I have seen. REALLY COOL! Great job. 

Response from the author:

Thanks a lot!  Glad you are enjoying it.  I know exactly what you're talking about.  I built the thing and I still keep trying to catch the videos without losing the ball.  

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savant42

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

LOVE this table, most especially because it features RX-24! 

Response from the author:

Yep!  It wouldn't have been right to exclude Rex.  You know I would have heard about it if I had.🙂

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GtecArcade

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

Simple can often just be better, great concept for a table! Just great all around, thank you for making this!

Response from the author:

After doing a backglass for one table and a pup-pack for another table I was done.  Then, on a whim, my son suggested Star Tours and this is the result.  We can thank him.🙂

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tonyfox

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

unfortunately mine has 2 screens and the backglass doesn't open until after the version for 2 screens arrives, eagerly waiting to see it on 2 screens, I'm waiting, thanks

Response from the author:

I'll get there.🙂  Since I finished(?) and posted the file I've come up with a list of things to do.  I just finished the desktop version and will now focus on the two screen and have to try and make it compatible with DOF.  Plus creating a some videos for a new Rebel Spy trigger.  The interest in this simple little table has far surpassed expectations and I want everyone interested to have the opportunity to enjoy it.  I'm hoping to get the two screen version ready in the next day or so.

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80sRkadeguy70

· Edited by 80sRkadeguy70

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

Awesome table and pup pack, thank you! And thanks to Cliffy for his awesome Screen Res and PinUpPlayer.ini

 

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Response from the author:

That looks great!  I actually have, but didn't include, videos I tweaked just for the desktop version.  Guess I'm gonna have to repost with those videos and include the desktop option.

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Cliffy

· Edited by Cliffy

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

Very well done and VERY nostalgic for me. I went to Disneyland my very first time and it was also the first year for Star Tours. I remember that experience like it was yesterday. Just standing in line was an experience! The atmosphere was so perfect. They went out of their way to make the entire experience incredibly immersive. As soon as the ride was over I dragged the wife and kids back around to get in line again!
 

This pup pack brings back great memories @kcirrick so thank you for that! It works just fine in desktop mode too as long as your b2s .res file matches the pinupplayer.ini and, of course, you will need PupDesktopPunch.exe, pupinit.bat and a pinupplayer.ini in the pup folder. I'm attaching mine here for those who would like yo use it on their desktop. Thanks!!

Star Tours desktop.jpg

Star Tours.res PinUpPlayer.ini

Response from the author:

Getting kudos from you means a lot.  Thanks!  And thanks for the desktop tweak.  You're too  kind. 

 

I'm kind of amazed with the response the table has gotten so far.  Really not what I expected.  Makes me feel bad that I posted it without 2 screen and desktop versions.  I'll have to get to work so I can post an update with all three options. 

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drex68

  

One of the greatest tables this year, amazing puppack and really fun to play. 

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