Quoted from SAM1978:

Hey JPP fam, I've had my Pro for about 2 years, and in the last few weeks I've noticed it's playing a little rough. Specifically I've noticed the orbit around bumpers has sounded progressively worse. A pronounced "klunk" when the ball circles through it. After some investigating, the pop-up post is sitting a little higher than the playfield. Has anyone made adjustments to one of these? I can't find much in the way of documentation on how to adjust. I'm also noticing shots are getting much more airborne than I'm accustomed to. This was my first machine, and learning the ins and outs of maintenance as I go. Any tips, things to look into?
I clean & wax as needed (monthly/depending on plays). New rubbers + clean pinballs, are coming on Friday, I figure that can't hurt.

Quoted from JMCFAN:

I will say I hit 3 smart missles in the last 2 days.....

Quoted from JMCFAN:

I will say I hit 3 smart missles in the last 2 days.....

Quoted from trueno92:

Well, there is a lot of game waiting to be unpacked when u guys level up... im no expert and im jealous of the players that completely understand all the strategies, but the way the game paces itself, peppers in the multiball challenges throughout the story and even gives the dinosaurs distinct predator personalities is something ive never thought id seen in pinball.
But i will say a deathsave has the same amount of satisfaction as a regular jackpot and almost the same as a superjackpot.... so i wish that would be rewarded in the game... with points lol

Quoted from MrMikeman:

I hit 3 consecutive ones in the same game a few days ago. Never happened before and honestly not likely to happen again any time soon lol.

Quoted from purbeast:

GZ and JP are my only 2 pins, and GZ is sssssooooo much easier than JP. It definitely scores higher in general and I just last much longer in it too.

Quoted from Nds777:

I’m glad to hear others are having trouble with this game. I’m finding it incredibly difficult. Has anyone adjusted flipper strength settings? Any other suggestions other than “get better”?
I’m going to try installing super bands. Next step is the metal flippers. Not sure what else to do other than smile while being kicked in the face…

Quoted from Nds777:

I’m glad to hear others are having trouble with this game. I’m finding it incredibly difficult. Has anyone adjusted flipper strength settings? Any other suggestions other than “get better”?
I’m going to try installing super bands. Next step is the metal flippers. Not sure what else to do other than smile while being kicked in the face…

Quoted from kool1:

Same LOL

Quoted from KneeKickLou:

It sounds counter intuitive but if you raise your playfield up to around 7 degrees I found I have fewer outlane drains this way. Also lowerd the flipper power down a little, I do have the precision bushings in my game though. Slingshot power could be lower too.
Other little tips I’ve found over the last few days, not sure if these are specifically my game but here goes
A missed shot to the helicopter will 90% hit the rubber and bounce to the left flipper for a trap.
Post passes are your friend I’ve backhanded the left ramp but a post pass forehand is much more reliable.
If the ball is coming out of the pops through the gate get ready to try and make a slap save that’s going SDTM otherwise.
Try to stack where you can, get the C shot before the first paddock as the H wil be a 2-for-1 shot then. Second paddock try to start a control room. Use TRex MB to help finish that. If you want point hit the yellow shots before you start the MB the value for jackpots go up quickly.
That’s really as much of a strategy as I have for early game

Quoted from KneeKickLou:

A missed shot to the helicopter will 90% hit the rubber and bounce to the left flipper for a trap.

Quoted from NoDisclaimer:

Mine always rolls down hits the rubber and bounces to the middle of the left sling causing chaos and finding the huge outlanes half of the time. It's a Titan maybe I have the wrong size and it's too tight. Does everyone's go to the flipper.

Quoted from Ceemunkey:

I'm in the club! I traded my Ghostbusters premium which I had played solidly for 4 years for a nice JP premium.
I hired a pro for 6 weeks a few years back and to be honest I was a little underwhelmed by it given it's reputation. However, over the years after hearing continuously how good this game is I thought why don't I try a premium to see if it grabs me. In the short few days I've had it, I can safely say the premium extras have made a big difference. The T-Rex really makes the game - just dominates the playfield (as it should), and the raptor pen is a fantastic addition.
Look forward to (re)learning all the rules and getting those shots dialled in!
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Quoted from KneeKickLou:

It sounds counter intuitive but if you raise your playfield up to around 7 degrees I found I have fewer outlane drains this way. Also lowerd the flipper power down a little, I do have the precision bushings in my game though. Slingshot power could be lower too.
Other little tips I’ve found over the last few days, not sure if these are specifically my game but here goes
A missed shot to the helicopter will 90% hit the rubber and bounce to the left flipper for a trap.
Post passes are your friend I’ve backhanded the left ramp but a post pass forehand is much more reliable.
If the ball is coming out of the pops through the gate get ready to try and make a slap save that’s going SDTM otherwise.
Try to stack where you can, get the C shot before the first paddock as the H wil be a 2-for-1 shot then. Second paddock try to start a control room. Use TRex MB to help finish that. If you want point hit the yellow shots before you start the MB the value for jackpots go up quickly.
That’s really as much of a strategy as I have for early game

Quoted from pinner11:

Switching out all my rubber to Titans. All done except this last one. Anyone know the easiest way to change it out? It’s under the right ramp. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Quoted from pinner11:

Switching out all my rubber to Titans. All done except this last one. Anyone know the easiest way to change it out? It’s under the right ramp. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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That probably worth passing on. It's not visible and a titan wouldn't provide any benefit there over the stock rubber. On the other hand if you are OCD and really want to do a good cleaning while you disassemble the upper right 25% of your playfield...

Quoted from purbeast:

Pretty sure you gotta take the wireform and ramp off to get to that.
Replacing the rubbers on JP was such a pain in the ass lol.

Quoted from pinner11:

Agreed total pain in the ass but the game looks much better with some added color!!!

Quoted from pinner11:

Switching out all my rubber to Titans. All done except this last one. Anyone know the easiest way to change it out? It’s under the right ramp. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

If I recall, there are two nuts on the underside of the playfield that secure the ramp.

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

If I recall, there are two nuts on the underside of the playfield that secure the ramp.

Quoted from 67cutlass:

When I was looking at my playfield tonight, I noticed this sticker near the upper flipper. Any idea what this is from? Is it from the game? I'm figuring it's not supposed to be on there. It's solidly on there. I haven't tried to remove it yet.[quoted image]

Quoted from EaglePin:

From a supply drop target. Since it's #21 it's from the one behind the truck.

Quoted from KneeKickLou:

Well that sucks

Quoted from LTG:

https://www.pinballlife.com/stern-newton-ball.html
LTG : )

Quoted from KneeKickLou:

Yup thanks already on order, shipping was a bit of a bitter pill to swallow for a single part lol

Quoted from KneeKickLou:

Well that sucks
Trying to change our rubbers and this nut didn’t want to come off apparently
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Quoted from RobW:

Same thing happened to me. That Pinball life newton ball is not the same though. The shaft is considerably thinner then the original.
I had to put 5 rubbers on it to keep it off the playfield. It still don't work like the original.
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Quoted from Markharris2000:

The newton balls are not all the same. Marco has the right one in stock from time to time, Pinball Life does as well. Look for partnumber #515-2037-00:
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/515-2037-00
https://www.pinballlife.com/stern-jurassic-park-truck-spinner-newton-ball.html

Quoted from RobW:

Yeah , that is the one I ordered. it was thin. I even called them to see if I got the wrong one.
https://www.pinballlife.com/stern-jurassic-park-truck-spinner-newton-ball.html

Quoted from RobW:

Yeah , that is the one I ordered. it was thin. I even called them to see if I got the wrong one.
https://www.pinballlife.com/stern-jurassic-park-truck-spinner-newton-ball.html

Quoted from KneeKickLou:

Yup thanks already on order, shipping was a bit of a bitter pill to swallow for a single part lol

Quoted from SimplePin:

It always is a bitter pill. $9 shipping for a $1 (more than a dollar in this case) part that keeps your game unplayable. But we'll do anything to keep playing right? That's why I keep a running cart at both Marcos and Pinball Life. By the time I actually need something to fix a broken game my cart will usually justify the shipping.

Quoted from Sweetwillie:

I had the same freeze problem with a brand new Mando a year ago. Mine was a bad CPU board, so stern eventually sent me a new one. I tried changing out a similar CPU board from Beatles gold to Mando and it worked fine, so that’s how we knew it was a bad CPU board. Stern was very helpful and supportive. Handled it all by emailing their support team. Good luck. JP premium is the best machine out there IMO. If I could only keep one, JP would be it!!

Quoted from swampy:

Many thanks. That was my suspicion too. I'll contact Stern again (tried via website but no response).

Quoted from swampy:

Many thanks. That was my suspicion too. I'll contact Stern again (tried via website but no response).

Quoted from Joker19:

Can you provide a pic of where you put the mylar? Would be appreciated.

Quoted from Sweetwillie:

I had the same freeze problem with a brand new Mando a year ago. Mine was a bad CPU board, so stern eventually sent me a new one. I tried changing out a similar CPU board from Beatles gold to Mando and it worked fine, so that’s how we knew it was a bad CPU board. Stern was very helpful and supportive. Handled it all by emailing their support team. Good luck. JP premium is the best machine out there IMO. If I could only keep one, JP would be it!!

Quoted from Days:

A new monster arrived at my home! I made him confortable and put him with his family
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Quoted from SimplePin:

Nice lineup! Would love to see more of that Tales...

Quoted from swampy:

Many thanks. That was my suspicion too. I'll contact Stern again (tried via website but no response).

Quoted from Days:

A new monster arrived at my home! I made him confortable and put him with his family

He is in good condition but am going to send the playfield to make him like new, and also bought already new ramps to replace once the playfield is done. But I can already show you this hand craved lock bar.
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