Ever since I'd started hearing about pinstadiums about a year ago, I've been interested in the idea... I finally got a chance to try them out, and I'm sold. I'd worried if they'd be too bright, or cause any glare (especially with this machine having a new playfield in it). But I really can't say anything but good for these things.
The hardest part of the install was deciding which bulbs to clip onto for the GI and Flasher signals.
I tried it with the brightness at full (as shown in the picture), and it looked and played great.
While the lights reflect off some of the ramps, it's not distracting or stressful on my eyes -- and in the case of Bride, it actually works well with the robot and space themes, looking like stars and/or indicator lights. In particular, it really lights up the shuttle ramp, accentuating the star-field decal (that I never really noticed before, as it tended to be too dark).
For anyone that streams pinball, it solves so many lighting issues -- it looked great on camera, even with all the other lights in the room turned off, and no concern for glare on the glass (as the lights are below it). The only reflection from the playfield itself sits on the outer edges, and never noticeably interfered with seeing the ball.
All in all, I'm kicking myself for not getting a set sooner.
(attached: pics from before and after installation of the kit)
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