I paid in full for my first nib(pro) this will be my first modern Stern my only other Stern is Sharkey's Shootout ironically a Borg/Dwight game.I like how all Stern games shoot besides GB so I'm not worried if I'll like it.I've been waiting years for them to do a title I actually like and knew months ago I was going to get one but I'm beyond shocked my wife didn't make me sell something to pay for it.

I was told mine and a friends might be here Tuesday but it might take me a day or 2 to work out our schedule to get mine from his place to mine.

I just got a message from a different friend that they were on the way home with theirs so operators are receiving their machines and I'm assuming some of the first to commit will be in this batch and then more pros in a week or 2.

10 games in and I'm not finding it "easy"

Actually mine hasn't arrived yet but we have one on location as of today.it took me 15 games to make it to munster madness and I'm an above average player apparently playing like crap tonight lol.back at it, they close in an hour and if I don't win a free game......grrr

Mini review

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Combo of playing like crap,tired from a 12 hour work day and to tight of tilt at this location.I played 26 games and only 1 good one,it was a little hard to get into when almost every time I would get multiball the game would tilt from just hitting the flippers but it has great flow and although it seems simple on the surface learning to maximize your score is going to be interesting.I enjoyed it but it will benefit from a few code updates I'm sure and could be argued that it needs it now but what stern release hasn't? It didn't really feel like any other game to me but at the same time it felt just like any stern if that makes sense.I think Munster fans will be happy but it's definitely not good enough to overcome a bad theme like Maiden at least not how it sits imo.that being said I can't wait to get mine set up the way I like it and throw the tilt bob in the trash where it belongs.

Mine arrived at my friends today but with the cold weather I probably won't get it until Friday

I've been informed mine is arriving tonight.I've put a about 40 games on it so far but it's hard to give an opinion when everytime I get a multi ball the game tilts from just flipping with more strength than just a finger.

Having tons of fun but for some reason this thing kicks my ass!!!! I'm generally a fairly good player and play lots of tourneys but you wouldn't be able to tell with my scores and ball times.one things for sure I won't be getting bored any time soon.

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I've been informed there is at least one easter egg done with a flipper code.I'll report back later as I get more info.

The code I heard about is a Franchi code so there may be a few of them

Works during attract mode

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Hit both flippers to clear then hit flippers in this order....
Lx3
Rx1
Lx6
Rx1
Lx5
Rx2

Nice,I changed mine already so I'm not sure what I should of seen but I saw my custom.

I put a shaker on today.I only had tinme to play a couple games after but seemed to be integrated well. A little shake with each hit of the zap button,bigger shake when Herman is hit,pulsing shake when dragula fires and a giant shake when collecting jackpots are some that stick out.

I finally remembered to play at midnight. I started a game about 11:59 and nothing happened and I know my clock is set correct.is there something I have to be doing to get it to work other than be playing a game at midnight?

I have latest code and clock is set correctly.I'll try again tonight.doing need to be in the middle of a game for it to work?

I've put up 136,000,000 as my best. my friend put up over 900,000,000 on my machine and 2,500,000,000 on location but he's last year's MI state champ and has skills that are far beyond your average tournament player like myself.

Taking my translite to a Munsters release party with Christopher Franchi to have it signed later today.I also won a translite last night I'm going to take and have signed also and give that one away at my next house tournament.

I found it in mine and helped reduce air balls on launch and i turned up my draguala

Yes I'm 99% sure I turned it down

If you want to score big you got to hit that kitty

I moved my post and it helps a little but not much

Throwing the tilt bob in the trash helps with the outlanes

What about a Woof Woof shooter rod or some other mod?

Absolutely put a shaker in!!!!!

Exactly my sediments Big D right about 100 games....

Sentiments lol

My grandpa scoop stopped working right before leaving for work so I only had a few minutes to look at it.I found a green wire hanging and soldered it back on and it still didn't work but after talking to a friend I realized the entire lug fell off and I soldered to the wrong one so I need to order a new one.can someone look up the part number for the switch so I can order it on break?

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I guess I could I just figured I needed some other things and Marcos would be quick but I just got off work early so I will contact stern as suggested.I'm new to nib I'm not used to having support.

Email was sent

Stern support has a switch on the way thanks snaroff for saving me a couple dollars

I had mine cycle through fine but without audio once the other 10 or so operated fine

Playing it 100 more times will sway you more than a mini playfield

Sterns website has download instructions and installation instructions are in the backbox

My friend used to work in the salt mines but got fired for smoking weed down there.

For those wondering about the headlamp I play with Andy on occasion and have inquired about the lamp.It helps reduces the glare off the glass and it really helps combat the blinding from the lights and flashers.lol Flashlight Gordon is a good one.

Mine won't read either but this is the first time I ever downloaded anything so thought it was my fault.I had to go to the library because I don't have a computer.

Moonshine and Munster !!! FUCK THE HATERS !!!!!!!

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So what kind of high scores is everyone putting up? Mine is 238,000,000 on a pro with the outlane post lowered (doesn't help much),liberal tilt,10 second ball save and extra balls turned off.generally I don't break 100 mil.

Fuck no ball save

The only thing that could of been dumber than no ball save would be no multiball

I have about 600 plays on mine

I cash in super jackpots anytime I have a 6x multiplier on.i find canceling barely raises the points and not worth the risk of next time not having a 6x multiplier.

I scored 141 mil on MM 1 and my highest super jackpot was 59 miles with 8 sj lit (I think)

I was told by an op yesterday that some plastics were not treated right to reduce the static and will keep dusting/fogging up and if you call Stern they will send you a new window.

I think they need to do something more with the spinner (Igor)maybe like disco multiball in dp were after so many spins you get a multiball or a 30 second 10x scoring.

the more I play the lower pf the more I'm glad I bought a pro!!!!that basement gets old real fast!!!

I have a friend with a premium and I play a few tournaments a week and play the Le on location.I would say I have 50+ games on a pre or Le.after about 10 games of the super skill shot to the basement I quit going for it because I didn't want to play the mini playfield more than necessary. If I owned a pre or Le the basement would be disabled.

It is probably the best mini playfield ever but at the end of the day it's still a mini playfield.....

The multipliers go 2x,3x,6x(both lit)you need to keep hitting kitty every once in a while or the multiplier times out.

I think you need to level your machine cotton

I had to go figure out why my friends Spot wasn't staying up when activated and found a playghoul magazine under the staircase on the playfield.

Actually you have to pull the post out and insert it into the lower hole and tapping it in will be necessary.

I have Munsters pro and Xmen Le back to back and it's a great contrasting combo I either play 2 games of Xmen or 15 games of Munsters

It means they're both fun but in different ways.Munsters is a fast paced adrenaline rush with shorter ball times and Xmen is an epic pinball journey with long ball times and deep code.

Xmen is fast paced just easy to keep the ball alive compared to other games

If it's going up and down instantly and not staying up during spot mode or in attract mode try a factory reset,not a reboot .I have no idea why but I tried everything on my friends machine and somehow just a factory reset got it working fine.

If you're having fun then you're doing good

I just received my cliff protector kit and before I put them on I wanted to check about the Inlane protectors.I seem to remember reading not to use those because they will cause damage or something from the ball dropping on them.I really can't remember why but someone recommended not using them.can anyone give some insight or remember who posted it? I tried a thread search a general search but didn't find it.

I'll be ordering soon

I would go with the translite,apron or simply a blank apron card.

Well you haven't talked to me.for the record I don't like mini playfields in general and I think Munsters has the best mini playfield ever but it's still a mini playfield.when I first played the premium/Le I thought the basement was OK but like all mini playfields it got old quick and after playing about 15 games it was losing its novelty.I've now played my pro probably around 600 times and a premium/Le 50+ and I just can't stand the basement.I absolutely love my pro but the premium/Le is right there with the worst stern ever(gb)imo.my wife even commented last night how glad she was we didn't waste out money on the lower playfield.

I'll still play you if we ever meet up well just turn the basement off

Yes

For the record I used to own haunted house

I don't have the premium but I've been told it's in the adjustment menu

1015 plays on my munsters since I got it late January. I have a large collection and it hasn't got stale yet and is the favorite along with RFM with my friends.high score 238 mil and haven't seen Munster madness 2 yet.the only problems I've had are the common broken Herman plastic and the grandpa scoop switch had to be replaced.

It's probably just the lead fell off the switch and you'll need a new switch it's been a common problem

I have all 3 of those and people love my collection

Getting a new shirt printed for the haters

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Put leaf switch in the slot and bend........

How have you not already done this?it's freaking AMAZING!!!!!!

Different = ugly as all fuck!!!!

Of you're waiting to light kitty you are doing it wrong!!!!!!!! That 230mil could of been so much more.

When you have a Playfield multiplier and you hit an unlit Kitty it keeps the timer running I believe it is 60 Seconds so hit the unlit kitty once in a while to keep whatever X you achieved active. And what about Herman multiball? It can be worth some good points if you stack 6x,Lilly and boosted I scored a 23mil hurry up to start my multiball.

I was at 1300 last I checked

I tried researching if Herman had a middle name but came up short

I'm going to pull the trigger on the topper as soon as they're back in stock.

That does look nice!!! Where did you find the webs?

Oh I see now printed them yourself that's even cooler now I want some.ive seen a machine with airbrushed webs on the speakers and it looked really cool as well.

No problem bud i have no problem paying for people's art and work.do you know the size in inches? I found some metal spiderweb bookshelf brackets that would work perfect and they make them in multiple sizes.

I would play a premium or le first there seems to be a split on Munster fans if the basement makes the game or ruins the game.

This game is certainly not a beginners pin as stated by Stern but it is a phenomenal game for tournament players with the simplicity of rules but complexity of strategy.hitting herman first is NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO and keeping from an accidental hit is the hardest part of the game.if you want to increase your scores increase the amount if hits to start herman mb. I have to agree the zap button is pretty stupid.overall I find it fun and exciting and it gets a ton of play from me and guests of all skill levels and I have plenty of games to choose from.its not a game for everyone just like GB is my least favorite Stern ever and the favorite of my wife(she doesn't like munsters).

It couldn't of been bm66 because that one is more fun

I've put those custom balls in a few pins they hold up fine but I replaced them because its harder to track then a regular ball and unless you have the ball in the shooter lane or holding on a flipper you cant see the picture on it.

You can try Ulekstore but I know he was having a hard time getting materials

I agree I hate the green t-molding I've been wanting to change mine to purple for a year and a half now.are you aware that without disabling the post you can hold down the left flipper button before plunging this will lower the post and enable the super skill shot on the Marylin ramp.I always go for the super skill shot,personally I think it's the easiest of the 3 skill shots and worth the most plus if you can nail the super skill shot then combo the raven ramp you can start Spot immediately and get him out of the way.

You should be able to but I moved my game to a new spot and releveled it and haven't been able to backhand the left ramp since so I will be adjusting it until I can.

I have the power blades and yes they are thick and hard to install but I think they look good and do not distract imo. I was under the impression that they were sound activated but mine just go in a repetitive pattern.i probably wouldn't recommend for the price but ive spent 300 on dumber things.

Sold out i got the last one.I was freaking out when I saw 1 left because my credit card got hit with fraud and my new card hasn't arrived yet and my PayPal balance is less than I needed.I started messaging my pin buddies that would understand my addiction and take care of me and I found 1.

I would of ordered one when they first came out but I was bed ridden with 2 herniated discs and scoliosis and didn't want to deal with any topper issues so I figured I'd wait for the problems to get worked out.Since it doesn't look promising for another run I figured this may be the last chance and now I'm able to deal with any issues or repairs if needed.

I got my topper and it appears to work 100%. The clock spins and stops,the door opens and closes level(it doesn't close 100% but looking at the mechs it appears to be designed to have a little bit of gap), the raven moves in and out and the light inside blinds you. Was a purple replacement the consensus? And what size and style bulb is in there?

I bought the last topper that was on ebay for $500 a few weeks ago thanks to the heads up from a fellow owner in this thread and it works 100%. I am having 1 dilemma though I dont have a computer and I bought an adapter for USB for my phone but I can't get my machine to read the download. Could I get a fellow pro owner to send me a verified working usb? I would gladly pay for the usb, shipping and send out a glass pipe or glass ink pen for a non smoker made by me. I'd love to have the new code on for my halloween tournament.

I will be the only one that is mad since I have difficulty downloading code and gorditas is taking care of me tomorrow lol

For $1200 I'll give you my topper and a bj

Well lucky for her you can't give these away

If I want deep I move over 2 feet to Xmen

Them switches were junk,they usually break off at the lug but it could be a bad switch or loose solder but I'd suspect the arm on the switch has bent a little and needs to be bent so it pushes the little button under the arm sooner and the contact point to the ball is a little higher.

The lower playfield is a love it or hate it thing I personally hate it but the good thing is it can be turned off to play like the pro. Its not a complex game as far as modes and depth but there is strategy,I've made it to munster madness with 140 mil going in and I've made it there with 20 mil going in. Its nothing like any modern Stern imo and more comparable to whirlwind or f14 but amped up with the added playfield multiplier and the stacking super jackpots by canceling and combining with playfield multiplier. It can be easy enough for a decent player to get to Munster Madness but difficult enough if your trying to play for a high score like we used to do. Anyone else remember playing for high score and not mode completion? As far as the person that is talking about moving Deadpool for Munsters I think you're crazy lol but you like what you like. My Munsters is my first and only nib and has a few nice mods like powerblades and topper and its never leaving but if one of my friends offered a dp for mun trade I'm not sure I could say no.

Better coil stops

I'm not 100% sure about this but was told this by a friend who has a newer build DP and IM and they both have a clunk to them,they even feel as if there's a harder clunk. I'm pretty sure I got my new coil stops for Munsters at Pinball Life and I could tell a major difference in the feel of the flip but mine where never loud with that clunk just dropping copper dust everywhere.i could tell a difference in sound on my Breakshot when I changed the coil stops. I'm going to buy him some new coil stops next time I order if doesn't get some first and I'll make sure I report back.

I know nothing about coding but Munsters only needs a little boost and doesn't seem like it would take that long for a professional.anyone here code? Would it take longer than I think? How many hours would it take to add another mode,some callouts and clips? Maybe we can pitch in and send Dwight a check.

I'd say 7k easy with topper and all the mods. I'm pretty sure you could get $1500 for the topper alone and splitting them up might fetch the most cash.

That topper will sell at $1500 and there's no way you can't get $5500 for the machine with all those mods.

Flip away with a clean conscience I may do the same $2500 might make it hard to say no.

I'd hate to see my topper go but my back already has.

Mod - For Sale

Last Chance Munsters Topper Archived

Used, good condition - “$2200 firm until 12 pm Monday 5-24 then I'm pulling the ad and keeping it. You want it? $2200 if no one wants it idgaf I can make more money I can't make a new topper.”

2021-05-15

Monroe, MI

Puffdanny

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Status: Not sold: Decided to keep game

The shaker is amazing on this game.heres pic of my pro just shopped out with purple perfect play rubbers,what a pain to do them all but now it's all cleaned waxed and to fast for me lol.

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I bought them over 2 years ago and don't remember but I'll try and figure it out

Here's the flipper bat toppers
https://mezelmods.com/products/munsters-pinball-flipper-toppers

I've had it get stuck maybe 3-4 times in 2k plays and a little shake gets it loose but my machine is pitched extremely high so I can see that being an issue for some people. I wonder if you could bevel it down a little for a smoother rollover.