Quoted from HB_GAMER:

That is most likely it but I am done doing Sterns FN job. This is now laughable how immature and frankly broken their processes are. For gods sake if you cant afford to produce it in the US with quality, outsource the dam manufacturing. How many iPhones need to go back? CGC doesn't have this crazy QA less shiz that I have experienced.

Quoted from Meri-cah:

Is it just my shaker motor, or does this game not hardly shake at all? I have shakers on all my games. Installed the exact same way. Even on maximum use it’s barely noticeable. How’s everyone else’s shaker?

Quoted from Meri-cah:

Is it just my shaker motor, or does this game not hardly shake at all? I have shakers on all my games. Installed the exact same way. Even on maximum use it’s barely noticeable. How’s everyone else’s shaker?

Quoted from PinMonk:

I don't disagree with the frustration, but CGC has has major QA screwups. AfM machines that went out screened with the wrong color (nude instead of neon orange on the whole playfield, wherever it was supposed to be the neon orange) then tried to say it was "okay" because it was a difference due to it being handmade. Um, no. That didn't fly. In the end they ate them, but that was a big one.
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And Stern is likely doing more volume than everyone else combined. So it's HARDER to do QA properly. I'm not excusing them, just pointing out that the other manufacturers have way less volume, yet ALL have QA faults to varying degrees (AP is right now playing warranty hardball with a $50 item on a months-old machine that had issues from the factory the first owner didn't know about - Stern would cover this on such a new machine for the 2nd owner, no problem).

Quoted from PinWoofer:

Hey all!
You can mount the amplifier aft of the lock fin as was shown above, next to the woofer. If you go this route, please be mindful of any under-playfield obstruction that might cut your skin should you reach in with the playfield in the down position (granted, unlikely, but still). Also, not all of the Spike have a voltage inter-lock switch, meaning, there is potentially 48VDC active under the playfield when the coin door is open.
Mounting at the coin box location is more convenient and there is another benefit. Specifically, the coin box can tend to rattle audibly at high volume which is why we recommend removing it altogether. (Acknowledging that some guys like to store goodies in the coin box, but many have a side-box of game parts and documentation anyway.)
Determine the use model that works best for you.
Hopefully these are minor considerations when compared to the epic improvement in your audio experience!
Thanks,
Dan
https://PinWoofer.com
[email protected]
+1 208-855-0346, 9am - 5pm MT, Mon - Fri

Quoted from Hayfarmer:

Plenty of issues in the cactus thread, mine has been perfect, but they are not bulletproof either..and just doesn't play like a stern

Quoted from onemilemore:

In the club with a pro and could not be more pumped. On reveal I was a little concerned that the modes would be too long, but the code fixes up to this point have me quite satisfied. Great variety of objectives, and I can't help but dance when the beginning of Bot Frenzy starts.
Still not entirely sure some of the rules line up with what I am experiencing in game (first shot hit on New Orleans doesn't always unlight everything else, for example), and the right ramp is destroying me in a good way, but it's pure fun overall. Can't wait to see where this game ends up because it's killer as is.

Quoted from onemilemore:

Yeah, I think the shortest I've gotten a mode down to so far is 3 shots. It's a nice gimme to start the game like "We've Got One" on Ghostbusters, but I've also had plenty of chaotic drains trying to chase the van upgrades, too. I'm actually surprised at how fun I've found that element of the layout - I figured I'd just let the modulator paddle happen occasionally, and yet here I am spamming it to open every game.

Quoted from Mike7599:

My flipper buttons definitely bind up. It feels like it clicks when I push them in. I feel like something needs to get sanded smooth. Any remedy for this besides just getting a new buttons?

Quoted from drum412:

Anyone else remodel your home specifically to fit another pin??? I did!! Adding another 32" extension to the gamroom section of the basement and building a utility room to hide the furnace. Been milking the basement project out for years, but as soon as I saw Jacks stream of FF, that gave me the kick in the a$$ to get this project moving! Now i just need my Premium FF to from Jason at Classic Game Rooms to ship. I'm going nuts watching everyone elses games.......even the ones with problems.........At this point I can only dream of being able to fix my own Foo Pin...lol.
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Quoted from kermit24:

First run? Premiums have been showing up for a while now...

Quoted from PinMonk:

Upgrading the van weapon makes the modes almost too easy. You can literally come into a mode and need to make 1 shot to finish it if you have the van weapon maxed out before entering.

Quoted from Meri-cah:

Is it just my shaker motor, or does this game not hardly shake at all? I have shakers on all my games. Installed the exact same way. Even on maximum use it’s barely noticeable. How’s everyone else’s shaker?

Quoted from PinMonk:

Upgrading the van weapon makes the modes almost too easy. You can literally come into a mode and need to make 1 shot to finish it if you have the van weapon maxed out before entering.

Quoted from onemilemore:

Yeah, I think the shortest I've gotten a mode down to so far is 3 shots. It's a nice gimme to start the game like "We've Got One" on Ghostbusters, but I've also had plenty of chaotic drains trying to chase the van upgrades, too. I'm actually surprised at how fun I've found that element of the layout - I figured I'd just let the modulator paddle happen occasionally, and yet here I am spamming it to open every game.

Quoted from Wade:

It's true that a maxed van can make a mode really quick, BUT... I have lost all 3 balls shooting the van targets. They aren't a gimmie. They aren't entirely safe from either flipper, and hitting the rubber post on either side can create a lightning quick drain. I usually try to get as much as I can at the start of the ball while the ball saver is active.

Quoted from thekiyote:

Have you tried hitting the center spinner orbit and letting the ball roll off an extended upper right flipper? I'm still waiting on my game, but that seemed to work to hit the van mods on location.

Quoted from Wade:

It's true that a maxed van can make a mode really quick, BUT... I have lost all 3 balls shooting the van targets. They aren't a gimmie. They aren't entirely safe from either flipper, and hitting the rubber post on either side can create a lightning quick drain. I usually try to get as much as I can at the start of the ball while the ball saver is active.

Quoted from kermit24:

That’s generally a good way to do it, but still not safe by any means. The ball will usually be out of control in that scenario also.

Quoted from thekiyote:

Yeah, but at least it seems to be out of control around the right flipper, versus out of control coming straight down the middle, which seems to happen to me if I try to hit the shots directly. But like I said, I haven’t drilled it yet.

Quoted from Desmodromic:

I've had a number of cases now where the ball gets caught at the lip after one or more drops have fallen. I think the whole drop assembly can be raised a smidge? Twice we've had it where the drops fire back up and blast the ball into the glass, which feels like a sure fire way to bust a beautiful and expensive invisiglass.

Quoted from Kkoss24:

I highly suggest raising the playfield and tightening all the black/hex machine screws that hold the coil stops in place prior to hitting start .

Quoted from JodyG:

Second run is later this summer.

Quoted from insight75:

Is there a mode or time in the game where flipper power is reduced?

Quoted from Kkoss24:

Has anyone heard anything about the bug ? .This weekend I’m going to put some time into video taping games but only when in NO’s mode as anything quirky happening seems to be in that mode .As far as I’ve seen anyway .

Quoted from HB_GAMER:

Last night I drained before finishing NO after finishing Overlord MB. Started it again as I had one shot, Overlord was flashing, hit him and it locked the ball and displayed the text to finish by hitting the Overlord. Ball check, release, hit him again and fine.

Quoted from Kkoss24:

I actually have been totally ignoring the van modulator strategy and been scoring consistently .I just been playing my game and whatever perks I end up with is fine .I will shoot for the paddle ,but only when bare naked as when targets are up ,it is a risky shot no matter .I will of course explore the modulator strategy here and there to change things up and some of the funnest shots are the snipes for sure ,but using the prior ,Ive been consistently getting to at least the mini wizard most games .I have not cleared all 6 modes yet though and have yet to get into the lightning mode nor the FB MB I’ve just been missing that , I’m usually short by the torso , right leg or both .Time to get to work Sunday

Quoted from Desmodromic:

FooBot Multiball is a riot. Hard to shoot anything with 6-ball chaos going on but super fun and the intro animations are cool.

Quoted from HB_GAMER:

Last night I drained before finishing NO after finishing Overlord MB. Started it again as I had one shot, Overlord was flashing, hit him and it locked the ball and displayed the text to finish by hitting the Overlord. Ball check, release, hit him again and fine.

Quoted from Desmodromic:

Definitely somehow related to the combination of a city mode + Overlord. In every case where I've seen it, the finishing shot for the city mode is when the ball gets captured and the game gets hung up.

Quoted from HB_GAMER:

Last night I drained before finishing NO after finishing Overlord MB. Started it again as I had one shot, Overlord was flashing, hit him and it locked the ball and displayed the text to finish by hitting the Overlord. Ball check, release, hit him again and fine.

Quoted from Desmodromic:

I've had a number of cases now where the ball gets caught at the lip after one or more drops have fallen. I think the whole drop assembly can be raised a smidge? Twice we've had it where the drops fire back up and blast the ball into the glass, which feels like a sure fire way to bust a beautiful and expensive invisiglass.

Quoted from Kkoss24:

.Maybe Stern will advertise a free pin to the person that finds it

Quoted from JodyG:

Impatiently waiting for my "first run" pemium over here....I hope I do not get bumped to the second run. I ordered within an hour of the game announcement too.

Quoted from Wade:

It's true that a maxed van can make a mode really quick, BUT... I have lost all 3 balls shooting the van targets. They aren't a gimmie. They aren't entirely safe from either flipper, and hitting the rubber post on either side can create a lightning quick drain. I usually try to get as much as I can at the start of the ball while the ball saver is active.

Quoted from Wade:

I had this happen a few times, but a couple of twists of the 2 screws on the bottom to raise the targets a hair has prevented it since.

Quoted from Lermods:

Here’s what the green legs that came with my premium look like.
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Quoted from Lermods:

Here’s what the green legs that came with my premium look like.
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