I was thinking all the album art they have on plastics is lit except there and tons of room under plastic. Would look good if lit up. LZ II and Physical Graffiti at that location.

you getting ninja balls

mine is a keeper

My game is bolted, don’t know how anyone can sell it before 1.0 code.

One of the best shooting games I’ve played in a while.

Yeah, but it's really small and you can barely make out what it is. You really don't even notice it unless you're right on top of it and looking at it. I considered that it was two great albums, but no other really good place for the hermit since I'm putting the Big Ben in the back corner.

You don’t notice it because it’s a black hole, if it were lit you’d notice it! Lol

It’s me selling, I won’t be hurt if it doesn’t sell as I enjoy it but my kids are not fans and either is my wife. She is cool if we keep it although we do play pins together multiple times a week. If she doesn’t want to play something it usually sells. Gnr she loves, LZ she just can’t get into so figured I’ll see what options are out there but I’ll be picky.

This would be ideal, just not sure what to tap into or how to get power to that spot, no holes to the bottom side and no GI nearby from what I can tell.

I’ll take a look tomorrow to see how I can route a wire to that spot, kind of a odd spot between flipper and shooter lane. I think it would look good lit though.

beelzeboob what did you tap into for hermit and how did you get the wire there?

If anyone had only played a pro on location I could see someone having a bad experience.

I played in a tourney today and LZ pro was in the tourney. A lot of players were frustrated because they couldn't hit the shots. It was impossible to backhand the right ramp. The left flipper was slightly misaligned making looping the center ramp difficult. The game was also too steep. With three attempts allowed, I had the #1 score at only 230M.

Then I come home and my game just flows like butter. I told a friend who is a pretty good player he just needs to get a couple dozen games on it and the shots will start to come. If you can't make the shots on LZ you're really going to suffer. I know that's true of just about any pinball machine but with LZ, I feel it takes a little longer to learn the shots.

What should the flipper alignment look like? I have not changed a thing from out of the box and I cannot backhand the right ramp. I have a pro if that matters.

There are NO holes anywhere around there. After much brainstorming about how to route the wire to the back of the playfield (under plastics? along the side rail?), I just decided the easiest option was best: Gorilla tape directly down the side to the underside of the playfield. Luckily, LZ has some of the best clearance on either side of the playfield, and the thin wire fits easily and is protected by the tape. You don't even see it.

Pinsound and change the callouts? Can this be done? I know nothing about how this stuff works.

Getting some Silver Jets, had to buy 2-5 packs for the 6 balls.

Also @ Psw757-if you want to add some illumination to the side section plastic by the upper flipper-may reach out to Rob at Lermods. He makes a great LCD strip with small alligator clips that tap into the nearest GI outlet(very affordable). While you are at it-order the Hermit with Lit Lantern mod-it really pops and looks like it was there from factory.

While I was visiting ULEK's website yesterday I noticed he custom engraves drumsticks(cheap!) I had the thought of putting a drumstick in the empty space on right side of shooter lane above plastics? I was going to have it read John Bonham 1962-1980.
https://www.ulekstore.com/category_s/1871.htm

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You think a 3smd strip frosted cool white would be the way to go since there is no hole to mount a socket for bulb?

Ideally want it to match without having a hotspot.

Yes the strip would fit perfect and illuminate the entire section. I have already gone overboard adding the ramp, trough, backbox and extra spot. The modding madness does not seem to be slowing down yet? I still want the 3D speaker symbols, the flipper bats with drumsticks and now considering adding custom drumstick to side. I swear I am done after that

Yeah sure...until someone comes out with the next must have item! Lol

I am having a love affair with my LZ? I am having so much fun playing, learning rule-set, and modding the shit out of it. I thought I had fun with Jurassic Park and now JP is collecting dust while I crack out on LZ. This honeymoon stage could go on for some time as my admiration and respect continues to grow. I may have to bust out the hammer drill, and epoxy to get this thing bolted to the floor

LZ IS NEVER LEAVING!

I’ll make a bold statement here because code isn’t mature yet but I think this could end up being Stern’s best rock pin to date.

If I make the custom drumsticks-I would only need 1 of them. The extra drumstick will be sent to drummermike at no charge because I like his name and Avatar

You can get actual JB sticks online. Not cheap though. Promuco from Amazon. $28.00.

I was thinking about this the other day actually. I need some more time on LZ-Metallica is going to be difficult to de thrown for me(almost apples and oranges-I like both).

I like the ability for custom engraving on them, I think the John Bonham 1948-1980 will add some respect and remembrance. Plus I want to support ULEK.

Metallica while good just wasn’t as fun of a shooter and I think ACDC is a closer comparison to LZ as far as style(SR) but LZ just is more fun period. ACDC could really use a mini wizard like mothership mb.

Iron Maiden has an interesting layout and fun to shoot but man is the music f’ing terrible. Shame to waste a good unique layout with music like that.

I am still holding onto a sliver of hope that Stern will do a re-theme for IRMDN(The music is like nails on chalk board for me). Hell they could do a Van Halen or Def Leppard re-theme and I would buy sight unseen.

I’d be good with those.

Or give me a Black Sabbath re-theme while Ozzy is still around to be part of development?

Flip the layout?

same with my Iron Maiden

wasnt a big maiden fan but my game is fun and im not burnt out on the music like other bands because i didnt listen to it before.I actually like it now

#2 has landed!

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Totally disagree. Zeppelin in probably my favorite band of all time, but Maiden is SUCH better pinball music than Zep. The best hard Zep songs (Communication, Good Times, Immigrant) are also too damn short.

If anything, Maiden the pin got me more interested in Maiden's music.

my Maiden and my zeppelin will be passed down to family when they haul my carcass out to pasture

I laugh when people say this, all 10 the Zep songs are perfect Pinball songs and there were several more they could have used as well. All 10 are rockin toe tapping tunes man.

Maiden is just blah overall for me, the music that is. I shouldn’t have to try to get into something to enjoy.

It’s nice to have those occasional slow moments to catch your breathe, shake the wrists out and take a look at what you need to do yet and then back to jammin out!

i played 1 game of maiden at a friends house and knew I had to own it and I was no maiden fan I am now.I only saw Led Zepp on video and new I had to have 1.I am sure their are great games many people like I might not enjoy.Thank goodness we have so much to choose from

if not for the slow moments I would never be fast enough to see the screen

Maiden is the only game I ever bought at a pinball show -- and I didn't go in looking for a game. It's that good. Nerve racking going to a bank in Allentown and withdrawing 5K.

I'm keeping an eye on Zep threads. I was in on and LE, then out after gameplay. I want to see the rules shake out first. Not to say they're bad, but they're written by a tournament player for a tournament player so far and I'm not sure that's what I'm looking for.

Overall, yes: music wise, yes, if you don't like the band, you're probably not going to like the pin.

Quick question for Anyone with a premium or LE.
My electric magic spinner mechanism has 2 rods on the back side of it. I noticed a few times that these rods are coming up onto the playfield. Are there rods supposed to come up onto the playfield?