It's very hard to get a good score on and that's why I actually like the code. I wanna see more but you take two guys playing this game that knows the code and the best player is almost always going to win. That's why I have always said that this is a good tournament game. You pretty much earn every point that you score on this game. This game gets a bad wrap and so does Dwight for the code that he gave this game.

I am started to love this pin more and more. I did list it for sale because I wanted to buy a JP2 premium that was selling in my area, I was fortunate to come up with the money to buy JP2. Man I am so glad I ended up keeping it. The sounds, The lights and everything about the Munsters is Awesome. I know the code needs an update plus theres so much more this pin can be, but I have to say I really enjoy it

Welcome to the club!

Congrats! You will love it.

In this video I explain how to download and install code updates for your stern pin! I show it using Windows 10 and Stranger Things. But process is the same for Munsters. In fact, I accidentally upgrade my ST pin to Munsters by accident the first time.

I also compare the ST Premium playfield to a pimped out Munsters Premium.

Also. GET THE TOPPER.

Thanks! That is awesome and very helpful! I have the topper on order...not sure when/if I will actually get it.

When you get it let us know. If you have any issues we can probably help you figure it out.

It’s worth the trouble!

I sent Chas an email as was being discussed here. I have received a reply.

" I had one complaint so far. I am watching this issue".

I thought a lot of Munster owners were going to send emails.

Looks like I am there only one to have done so.

Coming from Germany, i sent mine to my distributor, but i send now an email directly to Chas too.

Not true -

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He did say he had one complaint, so far. Perhaps he was referencing you. ??

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I have also sent an email. I correspond with Pablo a lot so sent it to him with pictures. He said it was the first he had heard about it and was forwarding it on to the design engineer and manager

Out of curiosity (I'll look closer tonight), if the post was switched to a star post and large ring put on, would it be close? Just thinking out loud, but suspect it would be close....

side - really enjoyed Jack's stream last night...confirmed what I already knew. The game is quite fast (surprising with all the stops during Grandpa, Dragula, Mini-PF, etc.) and he was definitely getting frustrated at times with its lack of mercy.

Really enjoyed watching him play Munster Madness, as he wasn't even sure about the scoring, but actually played both playfields quite well.

He also admitted (on the third prompt about new code) " I'm not really sure...they don't tell me much about that end of things"...something like that.

I'll never be the player he is, and got to see some things I hadn't prior....the game is a gem to me!!!

Just got response:

Hi Peter,
Thanks for the pictures. We will work to resolve the issue.

Best regards,

Chas Siddiqi

Stern Pinball technical support

better than put a post behind

Just got Munster madness round 2 but grandpas lab doesn’t come into play! Is this correct? Thanks

Any concerns so far with putting the new 3D post behind the wire rail?

How is the playfield holding up near the post? I know playfields had some issues and we are “loading down/putting force” on the post area now.

Thx

Is there a way to adjust Grandpa’s trough ejector power setting? Looks like you can adjust power for all flippers.

Thx

Yes.

Yes it's in the Game's Settings. I believe they factory default to HARD, and I would absolutely suggest putting them to NORMAL (both the trough ejector and the flippers). NORMAL helps the flippers be a bit more accurate and hit better shots. HARD seems to just cause chaos.

well i have to admit this will only time tell. I have mine in now over a week with some 50 games on it. But i haven't removed the post to have a better look.
It's a pain to do this, so i will wait some more time to do it.
There is the possibilty to put in a washer like someone suggestet to distribute the force more.
You could put in some rubber between the Wire and the new Post, to get some of the force in the rubber.

I think most of the force is still taken by the wire, but some will of course travel to the post and then to the playfield.
Like C0untDeM0net said the balls are reflected with a little more gusto, so something is happening and some force is stabalizing the wire more but if this is enough i can not say. I think i will in another week have a look down there if everything looks good.

But in the long run don't know what would bother me more a little dented playfield under a ramp covered by a post. Or sheared of cables on optos and a wire rail traveling out and getting bend sideways. I am not sure if you have seen that not only the wire made a curve, put the rail going into playfield bended sidways also.

But maybe someone else had some experience to share.

No i am only hoping it will help the problem and does not damage the playfield, but i don't know for sure.

sorry that i can not give you a more specific answer.

Chas is trained to play down issues. He has plenty of emails and does not want to confirm anything. Future games will have a fix and if you are lucky Stern will make a kit for existing owners.

Code

code then code then code !

The other issue is the grandpa scoop protector bending. Stern sent me a new one once mine got bad. May eventually replace it with a cliffy if I keep the machine

you got a picture ?

The guys in the Deadpool thread have the same problem (not the code, that's great cept for high score tables) but the scoop protector failing. Cliffy ones are suppossed to be the business.

Pictures are in this thread

Got my LE a few hours ago and haven't stopped playing, but noticed something really weird... Sometimes after the match clock finishes there is a really loud popping noise. Anyone know what that is about? It is way louder than I have the volume set.

Thanks!

Did you match to win a free game? Even set on free play you still can win.

Sterns digital knocker, set the volume to off -or- set match percentage to 0%

How were Munsters sales. Do distributors have stock still? Is the game still in production or are they done.

Chas did forward to John B. John’s recommendation is to install a post right behind the rail.

I said drill a hole through my playfield?!!

Of course, I will not do that. I will go with 3D solution above. Maybe if enough people email Chas Stern will do something. In meantime installing the 3D post!

Also looking forward to cabal report out in week.

I don’t see these settings- where are they? Post Picture? Only see individual settings for lower playfield flippers.

do you have a post # please

Munsters sales were terrific initially but ground to a halt after Dwight’s “the code is essentially done” video. Many distributors have stock (mostly Pros and color Premiums). No Stern game is in production, but the license is still active and Stern has not issued a “last call” to distributors yet.

Installed the fix! Looks great painted

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Installed my 3D post tonight also.

I added washer to bottom to protect playfield and I installed ball dead foam in the “crease” of 3D part. Works great - as long as it holds up it is a great solution. (No drilling holes in playfield - John B!)

See pictures.

Special shutout to mkk629 and cabal - thank you !!

Stern - if you are listening next time please come out with a fix and don’t design long rails - use 2 short rails!! This was same problem on Ghostbusters - are you not learning - same mistakes again and again!
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I know of these stern fixes:
Stern Pinball Flipper Service Kit Munsters Plastic #19 Colored #502-7096-00 Fix for broken Herman Plastics.
Stern Pinball Service Kit Munsters Herman Arm Trap #502-7100-00 should prevent flying balls catching in Hermans Arm
Stern Pinball Munsters Hole Protector #535-1417-02 The Grandpa hole Protector

What is the grandpa hole protector fix? Do you have a picture?

Whoever initially designed that support block should sell the design to Stern...or get a discount on their next Pinball Machine purchase.

The Grandpa hole Protector fix is only the part itself, with no modifications. They just send out the same part again.
If you Problems before, the Problem will occur again.

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yes i support this, discount on next pinball machine

One of those "wings" has completely broke away on my protector. My thoughts are that there is no radius at the bend line. I need to go buy the Cliffy unit.

My clearcoat is starting to chip right near the scoop protector. The old one I replaced was bent right at the spot the chip started at and was digging into the clearcoat deep. I put a small piece of mylar down over the chip but I really don't think the stern protector is going to do the job. Will be buying the GB scoop protector from Cliffy to do the repair properly soon.

Buy Cliffys protector instead! Cliffy

Passionforpinball.com

I thought Cliff wasn't really selling these yet. I know he made one for somebody but when I inquired about it they really weren't in production yet.

I just e-mailed him...he responded saying that he is making them. If you need a higher quality version I would contact him.

See my posts # 7297 on my Cliffy Scoop Install and mods as needed for it on my set-up.

Just bought one from him, $25 plus shipping

Cliff is the best