Just joined the club, a few questions.

1. Center drain post. I understand this was drilled but not installed from the factory. Mine was installed, but I was finding the ball times to be a bit long. I removed it. I don't want to permanently fill the hole in case the next owner wants the post. Is there an appropriate plug? It is a wood thread post.

2. Playfield is pretty well worn. Judging by the condition of the rest of the game I think it was a botched mylar removal. What a shame. Are there any overlays or decals available?

3. Game ROM. What version is best? I breezed through this thread and and saw people going back and forth between a couple official versions, a tournament version (?) and a software mod version (same as tournament?). One of mine is marked Proto3, I'm guessing this isn't the one I want. Judging by the serial I don't think this is a prototype game.

Thanks!

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Do you still have the game? I'd like to see the plug. Maybe it's something that can be 3D printed? I have the printer but I stink at modeling. This might be an easy project to learn on.

I don't have a lot of time playing this title, but I watched a video of Bowen playing to get some tips and everything behaves the same way. It does not lock more than one ball in the mouse trap. I did get a slow roller stuck up there once that wouldn't release with ball search.

Th screen reads LA1, looks like the same one a lot of people are running.

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I'm having an issue with the target bank motor. I see 2 parts on Marco, a motor, and a motor with a connector. The only difference appears to be the connector (and a bunch of money). Can anyone verify is this motor will work?

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/14-7941-3

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/B-11571-3

The motor would work in test, then sound bad, and eventually error and stop. I bought the cheap Marco motor. I will report back if it works.

I can confirm the $31 motor appears to be exactly the same as the $75 one minus the connector. I crimped on a couple round pins, reused the old housing and everything seems to be running perfectly.

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Not a fuse. If you had a blown fuse it would never work, along with several other things. Sounds like you have a dirty or corroded lamp holder, super common. Sometimes all it takes is wiggling the thing around, maybe you dislodged a bit of dirt or rust. This tool is handy, chuck it in a drill and clean all the sockets when you shop the game out.
https://www.marcospecialties.com/control/keywordsearch?SEARCH_STRING=lamp+cleaning
If that doesn't work you can sometimes fix the socket by bridging the base and the tab with some solder, search lamp socket repair or something.
Lastly, you could just replace the lamp socket.

Good luck!

Sadly leaving the club. I wish I had room (and $$) for all of them!
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/99696

I think there is an unofficial tournament ROM floating around.

No! Not at all OK! Common problem, and easy fix, but not OK. It's very simple to replace the line cable. I think there is a Vid's guide on here somewhere. If you've done any basic electrical work it's very straightforward.

You could also just replace the cord cap.
https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-515PV-07196000501-Pack-Yellow/dp/B0015P708Y/ref=sr_1_3
Totally acceptable from an electrical stand point. Easier, quicker, and maybe a little cheaper, but it's not original.

Personally I'd put a cord cap on because I have them, tell myself it's a temp fix until I do the line cord, then never actually do it.

Mine had the post installed. Way too easy in my opinion. Don't put it in! Just kidding, do whatever you want with your game. I didn't like it.

That appears to be a Bakelite link from a much older game. I would do a complete flipper rebuild kit.