Hello all. I am a proud owner of a Judge Dredd. I've always loved this game ever since I was a kid. I love the layout, I love the theme, I love the music.

I was able to pick up this machine that was a bit beat up a few years ago, and every now and then do a little something to it. All in all, I have restored the Playfield best I could (wasn't too terribly bad to start with), cleaned and polished all the metal habitrails, touched up paint to the cabinet (looked originally like it it been through a meat grinder), painted the original legs (they originally looked like a horror movie with more oxidation than I've ever seen), full LED upgrade to the Playfield inserts and under some plastics, and LED to the back of the inner cabinet, and behind the back box. I think she is looking pretty sweet!!
I would love to share some pics of how she is looking these days.

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This is an absolutely fantastic game. Never gets old. Soundtrack is absolutely great. Really gets you all jazzed up. Shots are cool. I would recommend finding a reputable company that has gone through it and cleaned it up and tested it, and then put money down and bring her home!!

Hey everyone. I know I have seen it in the thread before, but I just can't find it. I've got what I believe is a simple problem that is not necessarily unique to my Judge Dredd.
Well, all in all everything seems to be working fine, but when I turn the machine on everything resets to factory settings. I have to go into the settings and set it to free play every single time. Also, all previous high scores get reset starting at that game.
Is this a battery problem in the back box? If I remember from the earlier thread, this is a easy fix, I just can't remember what the exact fix is. Can someone explain the fix to me, Maybe with a picture as well? Thanks everybody in advance!!!!!

Thanks for your reply. Do you know what battery is preferred for this game? Is there a preferred process to changing out a battery on a 93 Bally? Silly question, I'm sure. Never had to change a battery on a game before. Thx

Thanks guys. Took a look in the backbox. Looks like the batteries are connected via wire off to the side from the CPU board, not directly fixed to board itself. Replaced with Energizer AA batteries. Reset to free play, turned machine off and on and setting saved. Nice! Funny, after all the technical things that get discussed, this time, it's just a AA battery change! Haha. Thanks again y'all, all is well with the JD world again.

Looks great. The blue wireforms are really neat. I like how you matched them with blue rubbers on your flippers. How did you go about coloring the wireforms? Nice topper too. Did you get that from PPS? I bet that sniper mod that's out there with blue glow behind the window would look good on your game too.

I put LED strips behind the backbox and threaded the remaining portion of strip through the back box to sit hidden under the backbox and in the back of the Playfield to light up the back of the pf, which is admittingly quite dark. The strip came with a remote to turn on/off and change colors, etc. When I play and forget to turn them on, I'm having fun no doubt, but then when I remember to turn them on I always say, wow, that looks so much better! Haha

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Those yellow legs are going to looks great.
This game is a ton of fun and never gets old, in my opinion. You have a great collection, and I think this is an awesome addition. Not only is it fun to play and looks great too, but you get some great rocking sounds and music that will keep you pumped up! I love the JD sounds and music!
Congrats!

Let me ask a group question. Something I've never really thought about, and for whatever reason I'm starting to notice it more...
I see people using these dust covers. I've never used a dust cover on any of my machines. I can't say that I notice a lot of dust in general on my machines, or anything major that's stood out to me...maybe the machines get played a lot and that's why, im not sure. I bet there's dust on top of the cabinet head though But in general, what are peoples specific reasons or feelings on using dust covers?

I never get tired of this game.
Congrats! Pics look great.

Ok, wow...I knew I loved this game, but I just did a flipper re-build...first time mind you and did it on both lower flippers, also replaced the coil on the right lower...rebuild went well, no issues and did this on my JD, tonight....holy shit...hitting ramps like no one's business....hit all modes and did Ultimate Challenge, put up a GC score and had a blast...THIS is what I'm talking about!!!
Flipper re-build, CHECK!

I also have put Titan rubbers on both the upper and lower flippers. They are great! I agree, very responsive.

Looks amazing man. Nice work!

Any chance you or anyone else have any old plastics sitting around and trying to offload?
I'm in need of the long right side plastic that the 3 meltdown towers sit on, as well the long left one that enters into the left kickback lane.

Man, @AlexSMendes, I wish you were still on pinside...id love to snag those spare plastics...

Awesome if you do! Let me know
Thanks for your response!
-Chip

Made some new cards today...

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Thanks for checking @Soapman, really appreciate it! I'll PM you. That is one of the pieces I'm hunting for.

Thanks. Happy to!
I create these cards on a Word Doc file. I have a pretty good color printer, so it came out with some pretty decent color and quality. I just remoce a chunk of excess paper and then fold the edges of the paper back to fit the picture (which is just about right size for the card, like you see in the pics). Ideally I like to eventually take them to an Office Store and get them laninated, and I'll probably do that later today.

I am happy to email this file to anyone interested. Just send me a PM.

Just installed the interactive JD Sniper mod from @Medisinyl. Took 2 minutes to install and it looks aaammmazing!!!
Thanks Greg!!!

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Lotta trouble, lotta crime...
So added a little ACTION in Mega City!
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I love adding mods to games, but I try not to clutter them up...Im a believer that less is more...BUT, in this instance it's a badass comic-based game with crazy characters, so I figured this may be the game to add some figurines and simulate some Dredd-based battles. I found someone selling a complete Mega City set from the early 90's, the figures stand about 2-2.5" tall, and I went ahead and did it.
I kept them on the sides so there's no visual interference of the ball during gameplay, and during gameplay they don't stand out, which I like. But it's a newer world under glass now with added action, and characters...and while I know theres some who don't care for this kind of mod addition, for me, in this case, i'm really digging on it!!!

sniper shoots people, gets shot... and splatters on the ground... if you know the button trick a dog will come out and pee on him, lol.

Ive not heard of that button trick! Sounds awesome.
Do you know what the button trick is to get that dog out on sniper mode??
Thanks!!

That button trick sounds awesome. I've not heard of that!!
Do you know what the button trick is to get that dog out on the sniper mode??!!
Thanks

Thanks!
I hit sniper shot twice for the kill, immediately hit the 2 red launch buttons simultaneouly and sure enough!! Dog came right on out and peed on him! Hahaha.
Awesome! Thanks again for that info!

+1!!! This mod is awesome.
I installed this mod earlier this year with orange sniper light. I couldn't imagine the game without it now. Looks perfect. Easy install. Badass addition.
Thanks again Medisinyl !!

It's really such an awesome and addictive game, you're gonna love it. Congrats!

Congrats! Looks sweet.

PM me your email and I'd be happy to send you some cards I made for mine.
Cheers
Chip

Fortunately I have not yet had any issues with the deadworld motor assembly, thus I have not had to take it down and investigate or I would make comment. However, I know somewhere embedded in this thread are a few people that have made repairs on that. You may want to look through this thread and reach out to them. I'm sure you can find a assistant you looking for! Keep us posted on the restoration of the game!

You right that there is one main musical rock jam (its a good one, IMO, and I have not tired of it, for me), but that said, there is different music and sounds assigned to each of the modes (of which there are multiple) that kick on once initiated, so that adds a lot of audio variation throughout the game.

IIf you are thinking about picking one up, IMO you cant go wrong with this one. For me, i think this game is awesome. 4 flippers, 3 ramps (2 from lower flippers and 1 from upper flipper), inner and outer loop shots, subway (behind drops)>wireform, VUK (sniper tower)>wireform, 5 bank drop targets, captive ball shot, big spinning disc with magnetic crane, 8 main modes (i think), 4 mb "modes" (1 for each of the deadworld demons...and actually 5mb if you include the Blackout Mode) ...add to that some pretty funny audio and DMD clips and you got yourself one hell of a game that super fun and very addictive!!!
...i don't think ill ever get rid of mine.

That looks awesome! Very cool idea.

congrats!
Would score a sniper tower mod. Easy install, well constructed and looks awesome, IMO. Fella that makes them delivers it fast to you with your choice of color and follows this thread ( Medisinyl ).
Other than that, some side blade art from Pingraffix, and with the above, sounds like you'll have a hell of a game!

Awesome. Congrats!
Take some pics once you get that Color DMD up and running!

Yup. The game is amazing. It's the only game I've ever gotten, played, enjoyed, for whatever reason sold, and then bought another one...three times over, haha... Something about the sounds, the shots, the humor in the modes, the battle at the end, it's really a sweet package...four flippers, ramps everywhere, VUKs, subway tunnels, drop targets, the list goes in and on...yup, it's sweet. And some of these new mods that are out there like the new crane mod that that gentleman Davi is working on, those cooling towers... great to see the community surrounding this game remain so engaged.

So with COVID and all, it took quite a while to make it to me (delivery from out of country), but I have a set of reproduction plastics for JD.
I haven't opened the box to inspect it, but I will. I've gotten plastics from this gentleman before and his work is excellent and spot-on and will have It's protective peel away coating, so it will truly be first time use.
Wanted to put this in this JD thread first, but will likely take pictures of the pieces and post it on the marketplace if I don't hear from anyone from this thread in the interim. So if interested, please feel free to send me a PM.
Thx

EDIT: plastics are up on the marketplace with pictures. Please feel free to PM me with any interest in the set. Thanks!