Quoted from Damien:

What do you have you slant set at?
Also, can you take a photo of your flipper settings as I adjusted those too.
Thanks

Quoted from Damien:

Can you possibly send a pic of the flippers placement?

Quoted from Damien:

No pic attached.

Quoted from Damien:

Can you possibly send a pic of the flippers placement?

Quoted from Marcdaddy:

Guys my diverter shoots it STDM almost 50% of the time, it does this on all strength settings. Before I put the new chip in the strength settings seemed to actually do something. I tried to manually adjust the diverter but even after removing some of the screws a can't get enough movement on it without the screws being able to still screw back in. Maybe washers on one side between the Playfield and plate??

Quoted from Marcdaddy:

I meant SOL .
Ok so I needed to change the Popper strength to -2 to get it to not shoot STDM when exiting the SOL and it only woll go to the right flipper. I need to get it to shoot to the left flipper, maybe washer underneath?

Quoted from Damien:

Curious to know what flipper strength you guys have settled on since the PIC 2.0 update.
Also, put the game at 6.5 (measured at flippers) with the outlane posts in the middle of each slot, and I can barely keep the ball alive. That sound about right for this game?

Quoted from ulmpharmd:

The ball keeps bouncing from the inlane to the outlane when it drops from the left and right ramps

Quoted from DeeGor:

The board is small and could be included with the topper. CGC is remaking all the classics. I don't think they'd have any problems remaking their own topper.

Quoted from PDX_Pinball:

I have a bug report too. When you RTU for the 9th time on ball one, the flashers seem a bit off. Anyone else notice this?

Quoted from Saveleaningtower:

Hi. Finally set up my LE. Can anyone help me with the connections to the topper? I seem to have a 3/4 female that must go to the set of males above the blank inputs on the board except the male is 4/4. Any help with this all all other connections (though I seem confident with the rest) would be appreciated. I’m including a pic of my board that has what I think is an extra pin. Thanks guys.

Quoted from delt31:

so the only hiccup I keep on having is that on ball launch when I want it to go all the way around, sometimes the ball gets caught in the bumpers. It's not 100% going around. I tried to make the power higher and it appeared to work but still getting that issue. Anything I should look out for?

Quoted from Damien:

Doug had promised a few people that he would have something in writing regarding the playfield warranty extension. I guess that is never going to happen now.
Never expected it would, seeing that it has been 6 months since he told me this over the phone, but this sort of seals it.
I've now had really amazing experiences with JJP and Stern, and I'll be putting my money into their pockets going forward.
IMO, the only good thing that CGC has going for them, is LTG
They'd be lost without you, sir

Quoted from evh347:

Quick question, is there an easy fix to why sometimes the plunger is weak delivering the ball all the way thru the gate while holding the left flipper for a Super Skill Shot? Mine seem to be about 50/50 at making it thru lately.

Quoted from Eskaybee:

I think I need to get mine replaced too. Is it an easy swap? and do you think cgc will support second hand owners?

Quoted from pinballaddicted:

Thankyou very much for the info. I will have a good look at our game when I get home tonight. I did notice that MMr ball guide is different and MMr has no issues in the same spot. MMr ball makes it around every time.

Quoted from abagwell:

They are sending out replacement ball guides now? The last I heard they just sent the PDF out with instructions on how to bend the existing guide to make it work...if they are indeed sending out new ones I'll contact them for one.

Quoted from evh347:

I reached out to CGC a couple days ago, opened a support ticket, and got this notification today....man that was fast!
Email:
There have been a small number of games that were shipped with an incorrect bend in the upper right-hand Jet Bumper Ball Guide. This incorrect bend resulted in balls ricocheting as they came out of the shooter lane entering in to the Top Orbiter Lane. Balls as a result were not properly traveling around the Top Orbiter Lane. Not all game required this update
I will go ahead and send you the Metal ball guide.
Thank you for your patience,

Quoted from rai:

I think my flippers are too powerful but I have version 1 rom do my dealer said can’t adjust the strength, anyone know what that’s about?
Also where is the flipper strength setting?

Quoted from rai:

Just to clarify my issue of ball not making over (around) the top loop. It's n getting hung up on the bend it's happening as it exits the shooter lane before it even makes the top lane this might be 25% of the rejects.

Quoted from QuickSilverShelby:

Exact same thing happens on my game.
QSS

Quoted from scasey:

I put up a big number on my AFMRLE yesterday. It is almost double my previous high. With the exception of Free Play and 5 Balls per game, the settings are factory. I got a free ball from Strobe Multiball, # of Stroke of Luck and Video Mode. I had finished all countries and started Attack Mars on my 1st ball. I successfully RTU 3 times(I had never had a game with multiple RTU's before) and had several exceptional Total Annihilation multiballs. I remember one of my bonuses was in excess of 4B. The first picture shows how the 12th digit is cut out in the large display. I don't think I'll ever be able to put up a number like this again.

Quoted from Gacknacker:

Chicago Gaming sent a curved orbit part to fix my LE shooter lane not sending the ball around. The instructions to replace look complex. Anyone complete this repair yet?

Quoted from Gacknacker:

Thanks for the replies, and boost of confidence with the repair! Did it solve your shooter lane problem?

Quoted from mjthompson:

I'm the second owner of an AFMrSE. The machine has the problem with the shooter lane. I assume the guide isn't covered by the warranty? If not, is there somewhere I can purchase the corrected guide?

Quoted from jkashani:

Has anyone installed the 3D translite? If so did it need to be altered in any way to fit?

Quoted from schwarz:

Will an AFM plastic set work for AFMR?

Quoted from Miknan:

Well my game needed the entire PCB board under the playfield replaced because the game suddenly had many issues and wouldn’t play. CG was good about helping me troubleshoot and sending out a replacement board. All was well but I’m starting to lose some confidence in the game itself as I have no idea what caused that huge failure and I was wondering what I would of done if it wasn’t under warranty.

Quoted from Miknan:

Now a new issue unless I’m being a bit paranoid which is possible. I was playing a game this morning when I saw a very faint flicker, could of been my imagination but when I look at the animations it doesn’t look as smooth as before. I know when I had my color dmd for JD there were a few different color modes but reading through documentation and going through the menus I don’t see it for this game. Is there such a thing? Kept playing and when hit the ball lock where it shows the tanks I thought I saw the faintest flicker again. When something happened to the PcB board previously I think I may have hit that same shot but it happened so fast I’m not sure. Maybe I’m going crazy... but I could of sworn the display had a more smooth look.

Quoted from Miknan:

The display dims just a very little bit at the same time it’s flashing “locked ball 1” after the shot. I’m not going to worry about it. It’s so subtle. Just wondering if the next time somebody hits that shot if they notice it on there’s.

Quoted from jkashani:

Yes, I have the same thing on mine.

Quoted from golfingdad1:

Me to , who do we call or contact ?

Quoted from paynemic:

Huh. I have a new afmr playfield that I got just for safekeeping, but now I’m selling my afmr. So I’m looking to part with the new playfield too. Just wondering how I should list it and what cost.
So could an afm use my playfield? They’d just have to re-dimple it? Is anyone selling repro afm playfield?

Quoted from New_England:

The warranty transfers to new owners? I'm looking to buy a AFMr SE on Sunday and now I'm wondering if he will need to get these things fixed before I buy it now.

Quoted from DudeRegular:

My AFMr CE showed up today. Still dialing in a little bit. It has the 1.0 software on it. The color chip was not with it so it is coming from my distributor in the mail. I am having the issue of launched balls not making it to the lanes/pops about half the time so far. Game is dialed in a 6.5 and balanced left to right. I also had the shaker motor and leg cab protectors already waiting so those were both installed already too.
Where do you guys see the ball hit coming out of the stroke of luck shot? Mine seems to be hitting the lane guide a bit left of the left flipper.

Quoted from DudeRegular:

Thanks fellas. The 1.0 I was referring to is what I saw in the CGC hold the button for 4 seconds menu. That is the one for the PIC, correct?

Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:

Okay, my pin clearly has the 2.0 chip. How do you fine tune coil settings? I see standard settings from the menu in the coin door. Are there advanced settings someplace? Thanks!

Quoted from TigerLaw:

It’s picked up an AFMr yesterday. It is not an LE but has the big display, its awesome.
Okay, where do I get the topper...I understand it’s for the LE only and requires a board of some kind...any options available? Thanks!

Quoted from TigerLaw:

Any knock offs available? Something similar perhaps

Quoted from TigerLaw:

Can the strobe light multiball be turned off on AFMr? A bit too much for me. Thanks.

Quoted from pinballinreno:

Your playfield looks completely normal, the holes are good and in good positions. They look exactly like mine.
The artwork always is kinda random.
Pinball artwork never exactly matches the cutouts.
This is normal.

Quoted from cscmtp:

So this is my first day playing my new AFMrLE. I just finished ruler of the universe (29 Billion) is there anymore wizard modes to this or did I just finish the game? Its beautiful, I love it, but afraid this might be way to easy if you are a decent pinball player right?

Quoted from cscmtp:

So this is my first day playing my new AFMrLE. I just finished ruler of the universe (29 Billion) is there anymore wizard modes to this or did I just finish the game? Its beautiful, I love it, but afraid this might be way to easy if you are a decent pinball player right?

Quoted from lb1:

On my game, a lock shot that does not go all the way and comes back down tends to return to the right outlane. Can this be reduced by some adjustment?

Quoted from New_England:

How do I turn off the replay knock noise? I looked through the manual and didn't see a way to do it.

Quoted from joseph5185:

Okay. Perfect.
Link?

Quoted from joseph5185:

Yea...it doesn't. Haha
I appreciate you showing me on a SIM. This is how I first played this game for the first time as well as many other classics.
I hold the left flipper down, hit start, and it can't even make it to the pop bumpers...most of the time.
It's probably that ramp bendy thing and I'll work on it...

Quoted from joseph5185:

OMG!
I think this actually totally fixed it.
I was like "sure I'll bend this little piece of metal..." and then the VUK was successful on the first time 8/8 times... Like, I don't understand how 10 seconds of work and the SLIGHTEST little bend COMPLETELY fixes it.. it's like witchcraft!
Okay...
1) Replace Ball Guide
2) Align Red drop targets in front of saucer
3) Install tilt bob (yea...I haven't done this yet....)
4) Clean and Wax
5) PLAY !!!
=)

Quoted from hollywood:

What did you say to get this replacement part? Mine is having a similar issue. Let me know if it works.

Quoted from LTG:

Oh they may ask for things like your games serial number, so they can check if your game already has it or not.
LTG : )

Quoted from Pinball-Wiz:

That playfield is not "OK" for a 1-2 year old "LE" that was sold for top dollar as "Mint" with "low plays".
You're crazy IMO. But when it's dealing with someone elses problem, it doesn't seem as bad does it. I've been in a bad spot like this before (mis-represented game with a BS story behind it) and it's not a good position to be in.
I'd be going all the way through to make this right if I was holding it right now, I can tell you that. I thought Chicago Gaming prided themselves in the quality of playfields, more so than any other manufacturer? If they don't make this right, I'll be giving my MMr purchase a second thought (I have one on order due for next month).

Quoted from Pinball-Wiz:

I think you're confused, this isn't my game. I'm only providing my input.
So with saying the playfield is OK, you would accept this during a sale of the machine with no negative consideration towards price? Just curious.
If you say this is NOT CGC's issue, then I ask you this- Why is it that, over 10+ years of Stern ownership, including games that I have owned 10+ years or more (LOTR, TSPP, etc.), do I not have one Stern (or even JJP) that has this issue? If this is "normal" for a playfield to do this, shouldn't other Pinball companies playfields exhibit this "normal" behavior?
Again, I'm playing devil's advocate and trying to place myself in the shoes of the person who owns this machine.
Let's do a poll here, how many here, upon inspection, have an AFMr (LE or not) that has this issue (I believe too little clearcoat and evident settling).
And again, I speak with my wallet. If you're telling me that CGC doesn't care about their quality control, then why should I pay $8K plus shipping for my upcoming MMr?

Quoted from holminone:

Does this game get boring faster than most or is there always deep energy and magic to be extracted? Every time I play this game I love it. How is it’s staying power relative to say TZ or Dialed In?

Quoted from Lethal_Inc:

Received the game but I must have gotten a earlier build, November 24th 2017, and it does not have the V2.0 chip. Also game did not come with a coin box, balls, power cord, and goodie bag. All I received once opened and set up we’re the legs, a operations manual, and a warranty card. Could someone please tell me what’s suppose to be included with the game? At this point I have to borrow a cord and balls from another game to get this game going. What am I not suppose to do when I have the V1.0 chip?

Quoted from TheMickster:

Thank you Lloyd, but do you know why as I am sure it would be a great seller for them?
I might have to come up with something myself...

Quoted from maffewl:

Does anyone else get a high pitch sound (very faint) when they reduce the backbox lighting through the menu? It changes pitch based on the setting when I drop it from MAX, -1, -2, etc. It's sounds strongest on MIN. I would prefer to keep my backbox on MIN lighting but after hearing this sound, I don't want to cause any damage.
For reference, I have the V2.0 chip.

Quoted from Mr_Outlane:

So has this color error been corrected or can I still wind up getting one or these playfields on a NIB SE order now?
Thanks..

Quoted from Doctor6:

Dumb question, do these come with protectors now, new, or have they always been protector-less from the factory? I see Monster Bashes come with protectors now... didn't know if the AFM did the same in their latest runs? I understand that installing the protectors is not the funnest thing on earth (no pun intended).

Quoted from Lethal_Inc:

I don’t think it does, it just comes fully mylared around the SOL but not the actual cliffy protector.

Quoted from Flynnyfalcon:

I'm not even sure. Looks very likely though... thanks!

Quoted from Flynnyfalcon:

That's exactly why the bulletin was of interest. I believe I have levelled everything correctly, but when going for the skillshot, the ball appears to get caught somewhere above the pops. Maybe 20% of the time, the ball dribbles around to the left, majority of the time it falls into the pops. I'm yet to set up a slow mo camera to see whats happening. Funny, my MBr did some thing very similar.

Quoted from pghpinfan:

I didn’t either thats why I decided to pass on them but I have noticed so chipping in mine. Minor but figured I’d better protect before it gets worse. Will try to post pic later if I get a chance

Quoted from AvidPinPlayer:

I know this has been addressed before so if anyone can point me to the number reference I will appreciate. I have a problem with the VUK on the left ramp, as well as the auto ball loader. They both are not loading the ball always on the first try and sometimes it takes 3 to 4 tries to load the ball. I already checked the computer adjustments and they are fine. Is there any other mechanical adjustment that could be made?

Quoted from PunishersLEMC:

Bend the VUK is kind of generic, bend black upright part what way?
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Quoted from punkin:

No not the buttons, they seem fine. I know how to fix those. it's the flippers themselves. Bashing the buttons seems to fix it after a few seconds, but that could be coincidence.
I did get brave and have a look yesterday as i said. I bent the springs to try and get the opto bits to seat further into the opto sensor thingy, but not sure how much better it made it, still doing it in any case.

Quoted from punkin:

No it drops when the ball drains. It also happens to both flippers.

Quoted from RTS:

July 13, 2017 is the Build Date from his screen shot. And his ROM is not labeled V2.0.
He needs to upgrade.

Quoted from ness:

August 13 2020