My one way gate broke the first day I got my machine. My distributor got me a new one from Stern. He said it was updated.

What is the build date of your machine? Mine is 8/15 and it's holding up, maybe mine is the updated one.

Play better! The awards are in the same order every time (except for a couple random ones in the middle). You'll get used to what's where and learn how many times to smack the button to get what you need. It's like Indy 500 award selection thing; not supposed to be easy.

choice 1 - Complete Chaos OR Super Supply Drop (when Chaos is lit or started already)
choice 2 - Clear Paddock (when in a Paddock) OR Super Combos
choice 3 - one of the following: +5 Rescues / +10 Rescues / Raptor Multiball / Extra Ball / Fossil / Super Escape
choice 4 - one of the following: +5 Rescues / +10 Rescues / Raptor Multiball / Extra Ball / Fossil / Super Escape
choice 5 - 25M Points
choice 6 - Abort - cancels the smart missile launch to save for later (shoot Truck to re-light inlane)

You are not the only Scribble that has issues with the smart missile screen. Is it possible to double flip to skip the award select screen? I've hit the middle button and hear what seems to be a selection changing but I don't see anything changing on the LCD. Does anyone have a picture of what the award select looks like?

No Vacuum noise on mine.

The wife cleans today so maybe later.

It seems like it'd be more intuitive to have the flippers "flip" through the award selection, and then the action button lock it in and start the counter.

The last row of text on the screen is what changes. I think I recall it doesn’t pop up right away. I think there’s an initial screen and then the countdown screen comes on, and it’s the last row on the countdown screen.

Maybe more intuitive, but more dead ball time, and more total button presses.

I wish Star Wars multipliers moved like smart missile awards; each button press moves one to the right (wrap around the end). No turning off, moving both ways with flippers, turning on.

Well we all get old, theres no shame in that.

How would that work during multiball?

If chaos is already lit, you presumably get the chaos multiball AND you get the super supply drop as the smart missile reward

Any chance we can get you to hint at how the game chooses which smart missile award it’s going to give out for #3 & #4? Great game! It’s been a blast to play and the new lights, sounds, and features in the code update are great!!!

I say leave the smart missile as is BUT in the next update have a user setting to increase the time holding the ball if desired

When in single ball play, give the player an extra 2 seconds to make a selection. For multiball, leave it as is.

You guys are reading it wrong. It will light chaos if chaos isn't completed. IF chaos is lit or you are already in MB then you get the super supply drop.

My raptor gate broke after 30 plays. The replacement didn't look different and broke after 1 day. My 3rd gate is a slightly different design and has been over a week, no issues yet. Will be going in today to install the new update!

I don't think I've ever gotten smart missile during multi-ball. I'll let you know when I get good enough for that to happen! It does seem like that'd be an even harder shot with the other balls being even more obstacles in the way. And wouldn't it be pretty much impossible if two balls were locked up behind that post and released at the same time? I wouldn't mind getting a smart missile after multi-ball though.

I got smart missile during Chaos multiball a few times last night. There was no way I was going to move my hand to the action button during that. I could theoretically see being able to do it if it happened while you only had 2 balls going and the other ball was cradled or somewhere up the playfield, but given my (limited) ability that’ll remain theory for awhile. A couple times I did end up with two balls behind the post. Didn’t impact my usual result though. I still missed

Ya. I think he means chimp flip?

Monkey / Chimp flip: Flipping both flipper buttons at the same time. Beginners do it, along with people trying to skip an animation.

"Chimp Flip" can also be mistaken for this...

Woops... I just realized who I was speaking to about this.

I politely retract my amateur observation and defer to the expert.

Woops... I just realized who I was speaking to about this.

I politely retract my amateur observation and defer to the expert.

So I finally figured out that the vacuum cleaner sound is supposed to be the jeep on the screen, revving its electric motor? Cannot wait to edit it out.

Not at all, it would make it uncontrolable.

And using the flippers to choose the smart missile would make it very hard during multiball. So I understand the choice of scrolling with action button.

First topper sighting??? I’m disappointed

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Wait...your son-in-law has a girlfriend AND you play pinball with her? How does your daughter feel about that??

Lmao

Optional art blades from Stern :
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Available at Littleshopofgames

Just got to play an LE on location (playfield looked perfect) man oh man I can't wait for my premium to get here in November... I could have played there all night but I didn't want to hog machine... Just wanted to keep hitting that start button.

I have seen the same in France at a show, the vendor confirmed me that it's NOT the optional topper for JP2 :
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For $400....that topper needs to be at least a high-quality JP gate with animated torches. A plastic backlit LED cutout just ain't gonna cut it on my LE.

Playing new code for first time. Why is control room now going to a 4th folder with a “?” On it and bypassing the control room modes altogether?

Noticing some chipping in the shooter lane on day 2. Was hoping Cliffy would have something ready, but since he doesn't, I'm thinking of things to use to protect it for now.

Would a piece of mylar work? I have some small squares that are normally used by the inlane when ball drops from the wireform.

Aside from that... Game is a blast!

Got a new GC tonight, but I have absolutely no idea what I'm shooting for!

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Get one of these as soon as available.

Means zero wear.

https://pu-parts.com/jurassic-park-shooter-lane-protector

First thing I do on a new game.

How do you start raptor mb on the pro now?

Keith Elwin's new rules :

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Thanks for sharing those cards. It just keeps getting better and better.

Yes, buy a roll of it or cling vinyl and cut a good shooter template. Cheap and works great.

Does it have an adhesive backing? Is it mylar?

Do you have any images of templates you've made before? Curious to see how you've done it.

Also, if I decide to take mylar off, how difficult is it on new games?

And where do you buy you rolls?

I seem to be having a problem. I cant collect a map or rescue shot from the middle/spinner shot. But can do the spinner shot with the lane bonus. I have checked the spinner switch and the opto on the o shot an they both are working. And I missing another opto?

Have you turned your VUK from the trough ball eject to it's lowest setting in the system menu... That may help prevent further damage

Yes, but it's still slowly indenting the lane.

Also, can anyone with an LE confirm if I'm missing a bolt and nut on the helicopter blade?

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