Quoted from gmagno:

This occurred while playing this week. Turned off and on at switch with no change. Unplugged and issue resolved. Anyone else experienced this?[quoted image]

Quoted from gmagno:

This occurred while playing this week. Turned off and on at switch with no change. Unplugged and issue resolved. Anyone else experienced this?

Quoted from gmagno:

I appreciate the wisdom, what MOD has everyone used? Any examples?

Quoted from JFink8222:

Anyone else getting their balls stuck here?? (I’m sure plenty of comments will roll in on that one). I have my game set at 7.3 pitch. I feel like the “V” was cut too big. Can’t squeeze it back. Gonna open a ticket I think Right ramp
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Quoted from drummermike:

Mine gets stuck also. What is different about the Mantis ramp? Hard to tell from the pictures.

Quoted from drummermike:

Thanks. Do you think it is worth $65?

Quoted from indybru:

I was getting more than a fair share of SDTM from the right outline. When it came down that side it was always an adventure if it would drain or not.
My tech replaced the rubber post just above the Drack track with ones that were larger/wider. Problem has been solved.
He tried one set slightly wider it didn't help much but the second one did.

Quoted from mkk629:

Loving my new LE. What is the most current code? At startup it says 1.06B. Chicago Gaming website is unclear - looks like 1.03?

Quoted from VALIS666:

Has anyone had a problem with your slingshots misfiring? My right slingshot is often firing when the ball is nowhere near it. Usually it happens upon another electrical event like using the flippers or the pop bumpers getting hit, but sometimes it just fires for the hell of it when the ball is plain old rolling down the middle.
Thought I found a bit of a loose connection for that slingshot underneath, reseated it, no dice, still misfires. Any ideas? I've seen some general advice about slingshots and the leaf springs (if that is the right term) inside the slingshot either being too close together or too far apart, but that doesn't seem to be my issue. I also have a bum plasma disc that never worked, so I really need to get in touch with Chicago Gaming. Until then, though, any suggestions are welcome.

Quoted from PinballGalore:

Well since my mbr has the latest version installed, I’ve been thinking about the other machines.
I have the original rom installed and would like to upgrade. Which version should I seek to purchase? How do I best figure out what the differences between them are and which one would work best? is replacing the chip easy? Just pulling out the old one and sticking this one instead? I always thought it would require removing the board and soldering the replacement on.
Lastly, what do the sound chips offer? Better quality sound? Added sounds not available originally?
Thanks!

Quoted from Flynnyfalcon:

Has someone got a close up pic of the playfield showing a decent reflection on the clear coat? This is my first NIB so I have no reference point other than 30 year old B/W and a couple of restored games. But the playfield shows a very obvious texture to it which seems to transfer into the clearcoat. Almost like the wood texture (planking?) below. I have a, unpopulated CPR WW playfield and it's super smooth, whereas the MB isn't.
Running you finger left to right, you can feel texture, not so when running top to bottom.
I've added some pics, the close up showing the smooth inserts shows a good comparison. This “texture” is pretty consistent over the entire playfield.
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Quoted from Flynnyfalcon:

Should I?

Quoted from Flynnyfalcon:

Can’t really see the clearcoat reflection from that angle lounge

Quoted from PinballGalore:

Thanks lounge.
as mentioned I have the latest update on my mbr - and did it all myself with the msd card. Very simple.
1) I was asking what needs to happen on those older machines I have.
Twilight,flintstones,wh2o and monopoly.
All those games could do with an update as they are all the same code that left the factory 25 years ago. I’m considering replacing the rom/version - and I’m trying to understand if that’s a simple, no solder, take out old chip stick in new one...
2) I’d also like to know where I can figure out which rom is the smoothest running, good for home use etc - so where can that info be obtained. Each game would have different rooms to choose from.
3) My last question was to better understand what replacing a sound rom would do to a game. Is it something to consider?
Thnx

Quoted from NielsVV:

I can change the language from German to English in the menu, but what does the dip switches do?

Quoted from Pinfactory2000:

Interesting. Wonder if putting some mylar there would help...

Quoted from Zablon:

My scoop has always worked flawlessly (k.o.w.) so I'm hesitant to do the upgrade

Quoted from Ambro:

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls - we have finally got Monsters of Rock - Yippeee!!!!! GC of 450 million but didn’t crack the 200 million MoR default HS.
Funny thing is I was on a Monster Bash multiball when I completed the instruments and I must of hit the vuk which started MoR - but I really didn’t know because my kids dropped the volume so low and I was concentrating on the MB multi that when the second to last ball went I wondered where my lit instruments went… !!!!!

Quoted from Pinfactory2000:

Any chance you could post a pic of where you placed the mylar? I'm picking up a MB shortly and want to protect it before I play my first game on it. Thanks!!!

Quoted from Pinfactory2000:

For the whole area you outlined in yellow?

Quoted from Pinfactory2000:

Ok cool. So, I'm nervous to lay a big old sheet of mylar on there but its probably the right thing to do. Have you found its helped with dimpling?
Did you do anything to prep surface so that in the future if you want to remove it wont destroy the PF? Thanks again

Quoted from Yesh23:

I wanted to see if this is common on other machines? It almost looks like the bulbs are ghosting but the Inserts are so close together that it creates overlap of the light. I’m just curious what others have done or maybe it doesn’t bother them? See the link below....thoughts?

Quoted from Who-Dey:

MBRSE or JP Premium? Hmm.....

Quoted from Who-Dey:

But if you could only keep one which would it be?

Quoted from SkillShot:

What color are people going with for the slings and flipper rubber? I’m getting ready to add some Titans.

Quoted from LukyDuck:

I am curious, could you explain the “Changed the shots and dynamics too much”? I have yet to replace any rubbers on my machine and am curious to know “how” it changed. I do not want to switch to something else only to find out I don’t like it. Kinda like what happened to you. Thanks

Quoted from fanuminski:

How come a shaker motor for a Stern Pin (ie: Star Wars Pro , Deadpool, etc...) costs only $110 but
one for MBRSE is upwards to $179 ?
Seems a bit excessive to me.. (supply and demand?)

Quoted from tilted81:

What everyone using for shooter lane protection? I got Mylar down but I think I’d like something better

Quoted from tilted81:

He told me he dosent make one for mbr

Quoted from tilted81:

Yea it looks like he made em for monster bash. I ordered like 3 other eject protectors so it should have been clear not just lost in lingo. He told me he doesn’t make em for mbr because he’s pissed at Cgc for stealing his design. Are the protectors for mb and mbr the same? Why wouldn’t he have just sold me one for mb?

Quoted from Dashmonster:

It’s a moron inside the game that can’t make any shots. Especially the one I want to make. I turned him off for awhile but now I brought him back and consider it a demon I have to work around and it makes the gameplay really fun

Quoted from Oaken:

**No game, I don’t want frank right now**
**Bride instrument tends to be the hard one for me to get**

Quoted from tomtec:

Maybe this one is better !?
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/04-11155-2X

Quoted from LTG:

https://mantispinball.com/product/monster-bash-scoop/
LTG : )

Quoted from MrBubbles:

Is it completely stationary and just lights up?

Quoted from Mando:

May be possible to adjust him upwards a little he is kinda hard to see

Quoted from Mando:

If you are gonna pay full price(not used) then with the LE you get mirrors, plasma disk, Nice powder and plaque and the topper plus longer warranty so I think worth it. Now if you can get an good deal on an SE HUO then go for that. IMHO.

Quoted from Scot0308:

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Quoted from Doctor6:

To you guys that have owned this for a while, how are you liking it? I am looking to get another pin, and want a Monster Bash. Currently I have Dialed in and Hobbit, and love them, and am looking for a more shallow, quicker ball time game to compliment them. It is either this or an Attack From Mars. Just figured I'd ask some of you your thoughts on the game now that you've had it for a spell?

Quoted from Animal:

The left ramp seems to stop my call maybe 1 out of 15 or 20 times on a very powerful flip from the right flipper. The ball is going like crazy, it passes the tight turn and then stops before it would continue the downhill part of the ramp, instead, falling backwards. Anyone else experience this? ...and fix?

Quoted from nicoy3k:

Cool thanks I’ll check that out
One more minor issue in having...
On the left ramp, on some week shots my ball can get held up right after the turn... anyone experience this?

Quoted from Rdoyle1978:

I've been trying for years, but have never been able to get it. And I HAVE gotten the 666 award in a regular game, but Lyman's Lament? forget it!

Quoted from Rdoyle1978:

Let’s see... you have to get Drac, Bride, Creature, Mummy and Wolf Man modes started, and get Frank to start while they are all still running. It’s just a quick surprise award, but the DMD gets this “666!” Animation on it

Quoted from Flynnyfalcon:

Is anyone aware whether, or how easily a CGC MB playfield will work in an OG MB?

Quoted from Flynnyfalcon:

I have a new CGC MB playfield which I’ll possibly just use as wall art, but if it was to be used, could it be be put in an OG? I’m assuming yes, with some modification.

Quoted from CoolCatPinball:

Thinking about joining the club with an LE. Looking for a fun approachable shooter for the family. Something easy/lighthearted enough for kids to have fun, but deep enough to keep a average adult pinball player busy and interested. What's everyones thoughts on long term playability in a home setting and approachability for beginner level players? Thanks!

Quoted from CoolCatPinball:

Lounge, I've seen you in the JP thread, so we both have that JP in common. It's my "deep rule" game. How deep would you say MBr is compared to JP? I'm just an average player. JP rarely gets touched by my family because it frustrates them.

Quoted from Bublehead:

....you can reset FMF by hitting the scoop.

Quoted from mbeardsley:

Is there some way to adjust the ball save time on a missed Phantom shot?
Mine is enabled, but I have found that the ball will often bounce around the drain area a bit before it drops in, causing the ball not to be returned. If the ball happens to fall in the drain immediately, then it will return the ball (but this is rare).
It's bad enough when the Phantom shot whiffs on a fast inlane ball, but it's worse when the ball save fails on it too.

Quoted from SwissMTNAlien:

New issue with my Monster Bash SE:
Drac stays in his coffin when you first get Drac Attack and start the clip. He does come out eventually but seems to be moving less than normal. I also noticed the ball will stay in the scoop when Drac Attack mode is active for abnormally long times (not always) before finally shooting out.
Any ideas?

Quoted from Bublehead:

For an idea on the difference in wood from 1957 to 2016... take a look at this video and compare the shear size of the trees, and think what tons of pressure over time does to its hardness... yeah playfields dimple now.

Quoted from Zablon:

This game has batteries??

Quoted from mostater:

There is a definitely a risk/reward to the phantom flip and I've cursed at it on more occasions than I like to admit. Lately, though, it seems to be hitting ramp shots really well and so I try to use it mostly just on bride. I believe it hit 4 ramp shots successfully on my last game until ball momentum changed just slightly to throw it off. But it was fun to watch while it was working.

Quoted from Bublehead:

No need to turn it off, but it does complicate inlane management. You just have to learn to "flip away" the PF inlane light when the ball returns to a flipper... which makes you have to work the lane change Feature like a Fire Power flipping mad man, but this was how I learned to play MB back in the day when paying on site to play it. Must have some merit, since I have done everything on my MBrLE except Lyman's Lament... and I blame the scoop protector for that.