The original games (I don't recall when it was changed) had a full 6-layer tree as shown in the photos. The tree cast a pretty big shadow on the playfield, so we added two lamps there to help provide light under the tree. So it was generally a dark area that needed some extra light. From what I recall, either from beta testing or player feedback, was that the tree blocked too much of the action in the pop bumpers and top lanes. FYI - regarding the top lanes, the mirrored backglass has three lit inserts that show which lanes are lit since it was difficult to see the lights up there. So at some point we eliminated 4 layers of the tree, which was unfortunate from a aesthetic point of view, but definitely made an improvement in seeing the ball up there.

And, yes! the big round ramp is representing Neverland where the Lost Boys would ride these 'sail boards' all around the trees, and Peter would fly, etc.

It was added to prevent a ball from getting wedged between the wire ramps and under the plastic "wind coaster" ramp. Now, what I don't remember is why there was a hole on the top... whether we added it "just in case" we needed to add a piece of plastic on top, or whether we 're-used' an existing bracket that just happened to be the right size and worked (maybe using up existing stock of something?)... that part I don't recall. But I can confirm it's there to prevent a ball from getting wedged there.

A game that was only in drawing/concept/ideation stage. It never made it very far. Hook opportunity came up and it quickly took on that name and game development.

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