It appears that people recognized pooling issues on JJP Pirates and it continued into Wonka. JJP initially didn’t much of anything as far as I can tell to rectify the issue or even acknowledge that there was a problem to even begin with. I imagine distributors had to be made aware of these issues as well, but that didn’t stop anyone from selling defective games.

I used to buy games from Jack when he was a distributor for Stern, but I’m very disappointed in how he responded and handled these issues. Definitely gives me pause when considering any future JJP titles. Pinball is expensive and this is unacceptable.

I would agree with you, but then we’d both be wrong.

Keith on a podcast said it was to protect the flipper. I also think he said it was bumped out to prevent straight down the middle drains as well for when someone doesn’t use the flipper.

What distributor? I’d like to avoid them at all costs, especially if they aren’t willing to advocate for you.

I agree. He couldn’t even say Keith Elwin’s name and kept referring to him as a kid.

Well, all my CGC games have had dimples. They haven’t been any different than my Sterns.

I’m just hoping Deeproot and Haggis force Stern, JJP and others to put in a better quality playfield. These things are too expensive to be experiencing these issues.

Head2Head pinball podcast episode 106 right before the 10:00 Mark.

Keith said number one reason is to protect the flipper. Then he said they offset it to prevent SDTM drains.

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Wish Stern would do something similar to Haggis and just end all this crap. I’m interested in TMNT, but tired of these cheap playfields. If Deeproot delivers, it will be nice to have some more competition.

I have an epoxy floor that can withstand jet fuel. Hilarious that people think water based coatings can’t be strong.

There’s several clear car paint coatings that are super hard and resistant to rock chips, perhaps they need to be explored.