That's some edgy art, that's for sure......

I kind of wonder if this will be the trend from now onward. Wonka got tore apart also for not having synced audio.

Stern saving cash for sure. Though I'd somewhat prefer more original artwork. No reason clips and art can't be used together though....

This would gel with the monster truck tires on the playfield image.

More dickbutt pics???

I'm not so keen on what I've seen either.

If Stern announced this on a Thursday or Friday, it would be forgotten my the Marvel plans announced Saturday.

Giving info a week later, allowed breathing room and hype to occur. More center stage focus internet buzz wise.

Hmm.

Will this debut to play next week at ReplaxFX/Pinburgh...?

I like that Isla Nublar shows modes, and helps allow a focal point, away from tons of spot illustrations. Good design work there, and easy for eyes to focus and acquire information quickly. Very smart aesthetic!

Sooooo....you'd rather have disjointed clusters of spot illustrations, rather than a focused design area detailing gameplay that is functional and easy to interpret.

Me too!!!

But I guess we can settle for Wayne....

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We all know, sadly....this might be the inevitable future.

Yeah, they do look gaudy, dated, and cheap.

I agree, but Goldblum became a bit of a hipster god regarding that role, and subsequent inflatable.

https://deadline.com/2018/07/jurassic-park-jeff-goldblum-statue-london-1202428591/

Allan was a fairly poor return to form in the third film, and Hammond is basically gone after the first.

Memorable characters in some regard, but not utilized enough to cement them into the psyche more than the dinos were, which is a downfall in the sequels and reboots. No performances were as memorable, or actions scenes, as that first incredible film.

For me anyway.

It's impressive that this much thread action can be created by Stern, time and time again, prelaunch. I see no other manufacturer even come close to these number of comments like this.

Truly shows you where the market share is for sure.

Congrats man! Your first?

Yeah, but this still feels more lively, and the how many other threads leading up to this, than most other releases.

I do have a feeling this is going to cut Wonka to the candy bits. Either way, my paycheck isn't affected.....unless I bought one or both, that is!

"My weight was like a room of flesh I hid myself in."

Damn. More frightening a sentence than Poe, King, and Lovecraft ever penned.

But at this point Stern could also be transparent and officially acknowledge and detail when a reveal will occur.

Crazy idea, I know.

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I think the argument is specifically film assets. Which it seems like this won't have any.

But of course who the hell knows at this point...damn it Stern!

Man, he was certainly a troubled asshole.

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I'm not saying I do or don't care. Just that people will automatically throw out that comparison.

I've stated, why not a blend of both?

Good production and functional integration are what I want, film or animation clips.

Would be a major half year leak if he's accurate. Elvira is November.

What does he have to gain either way really? Who knows...?

I'd assume that's exactly what they're doing with Jaws as well.

Feels a bit like Zen Pinball originals.

Honestly there aren't too many, from when I've played it a few different times/watched streams, and I get fatigued from watching Wonka roll, the Gobstopper machine, etc. Same with a few of the warg/Smaug clips in the Hobbit.

Best clip theme integration is the innocuous Pirates. I can't be fatigued from watching very brief non sequitur clips of hands, chests, poppet dolls, rainy cups, etc.

Pirates doesn't make me watch the same damn commercials like on tv, over, and over, and over again. They're suggestive, nothing more, and perfect for me!

Left for two hours....

What the hell happened here???

Left for one hour.....

What the hell happened here????

Left for thirty seconds here.....

Ah, fuck it. I'm glued to this god damn page for the NEXT ten hours straight!!!!

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Did somebody say......"Gary"???

I miss those hijinks so much. Stern had a great second era 10-12 years ago.

That Rex head flops about like a dong.

I was incredibly excited last night, couldn't sleep much, and I dunno...just not clicking so far.

I hope that music isn't in the game, by the way.

Scratch what I said earlier, looks a bit less fun than a Zen Pinball original.

I do hope it's fun to shoot!

I wonder when the gameplay stream will occur....

Why booh?

At least debut it with the Williams theme this supposedly has licensed.

It all feels like "Generic: the Pin!".

*waits for Home version*

Obviously, still excited to play it, but man...this just feels a bit empty of character.

On the other hand, at least it's not a retread of the two prior JP games!

But seriously, the detail/sculpt/pain on the Sloppy Sausage, looks Dollar General quality......"good".

Haha! No worries!

Yeah, I definitely do! Especially if there's all original art and design work going on, the Williams theme will bolster what's there.

Price levels are all the same.

6K, 7600, 9K.

500 Limited.

“Jurassic Park is a classic film featuring what everyone loves­­­­­ – dinosaurs! The game is designed to be easy to play, but difficult to master,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.

Gary with such wisdom, such....depth! He should start writing ads for Hot Pockets. "This food snack is designed to be eaten, but also give nourishment!"

I agree Gary, we all DO love dinosaurs, but also Goodblum!

I don't think these dudes get paid much, sadly. Franchi doesn't seem to, and I don't think these guys even get a game for their work.

I can't fathom the BOM on these 9K games. For that extra leap of 3K, you'd think the pinball industry could afford better sculpts and detail.

Hot Toys makes outstanding toys for $230. Even something half this scale amd quality, should cost a consumer an extra $150 within that 3K difference, yet man look at Tortuga Tom in Pirates or the Raptor or Rex here.

Couple that with animations, (obviously can't tell much from this game yet) that on average seem really low scale/budget, and I don't know how we pay as much as we do for home owner use. It's a wacky industry for sure.....

Edit: Yes, downvote and keep paying for toys that look like Dollar General discount aisle pooh....and those excellent Shrinky Dinks on the Pro, let's not forget those either!

When I eat at McDonald's, I realize and am okay with making a choice to eat poorly. When I buy a game with a Tortuga Tom or $3 Jeep, I'm doing the same.
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For the record, (what a dumb saying) I don't mind at all helping the industry thrive, and profit while doing so. I just feel we deserve higher quality aspects in games, for higher priced models.

I don't feel expecting high quality for high pricing is unfair to request/expect as a consumer.

Was just thinking, I'd love to see a modder use the existing Rex as a skeleton, create a molded latex sleeve to go over top of it. High quality paint work, molded scales and detail. LED eyes might be asking too much.

The latex could also extend and flatten out, cover the hole in the back.

I remember latex hand puppets as a kid, of monsters. It was amazing the texture and aesthetic even cheaply done latex could manage.

BOGLINS!!! Damn, these things were neat! I loved mine.

It would give it an earthier feeling, less matte. Maybe sell for $100 or so.

I want ALL the nonsense I can get, when I pay thousands for a gratuitous purchase. So. Much. Nonsense!

And what he suggested is more practical than high cost, I'd figure.

I certainly expect BOM + overhead of employees, designer salaries, etc. Clearly BOM isn't say 3K, and then it's all Scrooge McDuck like money grabbing in Uncle Gary's vault. I do understand and respect that.

But I am an expert for my own wallet. What I value for price, craftsmanship, design, etc. And we all have validity in both criticizing and praising these games we love, or hope to love.

It's not all gray.

Though....my wallet needs to grow some mold on it, at some point. I buy too much shit!

Not at all my friend. Stern has to be selling these to distros for max 6K, and the BOM can't be more than $4500-5K for them.

So yes, for $9000.00 I expect a visual from a centerpiece mech that does NOT look like a floppy dong piece of plastic from a $20 toy I could nab at Target. No thanks.

Why is anyone amazed, when the bare minimum of the Rex "eating" the ball is accomplished?

Hasn't that literally happened in one prior JP game alone, yet alone other games in some similar manner?

We want to talk about pinball evolving, but isn't this just hoping for it to barely tread water?

Man, this time next year, I really hope Deeproot does something outstanding. Because at this point, JJP is stripping games to compete directly with lesser price manufacturers, and we're all hoping Stern replicates an idea from a manufacturer that it bought out nearly 30 years ago.

Wasn't a game like Black Hole or Haunted House, pretty mind blowing for nearly being forty years old? Banzai Run and Safecracker were pretty inventive too. Rex wildly tossing ball about playfield, thirty years later....genius???

I've made varying points with each post, at least I hope I have.

The second post I made was defending my logic for being strongly downvoted for bringing up a point of poor sculpt quality for value's sake. And in doing so compared it to a game I own, which I'm not happy about either.

This last post was detailing how the collective we is rejoicing over a basic mech being used, that is as advanced as one decades ago.

Last night in the thread, I was pretty psyched. So.....I'm not allowed to discuss differing viewpoints in varied ways?

A thread only exists to not question and celebrate a consumer based product without blind cheerleading?

That kind of cheerleading, doesn't sound good to me.

I used some annual to head to MGC, then Helicon months later, to see Wonka unveiled then play it again firsthand. I posted photos that first day on site, and well....I'm not too keen on the game. So trying to create an opinion that doesn't simply glow, for a major multi thousand dollar purchase.....is a bad thing?

(By the way, I've thumbed up many people in this thread, for agreeing with their critiques, as well as their enthusiasm which they've expressed. All the while I have yet to downvote anyone for simply having a differing opinion. Crazy huh?)

Here's 9K, no you get 9K! No, you have summa this cash!!!!

Sorry, I look at a game and equate value and fun in tandem. This isn't a $60 videogame or $10 movie to weigh frivolously.

Pretty sure you're usually sarcastic, and abrasive in your comment style, but I never call that party pooping. I just accept it for your style, sans you often not making a direct point.

What song? Do tell!

Hey man, I hope to see this at Helicon soon, and if not at Replay/FX.

I felt let down by Munsters, surprised by Black Knight....and really, the worst problem I ALWAYS want to have, is liking a game so much I'd want to buy it! I want that feeling here as well.

Damn. Now I have to look that song up, while spinning in a roll of TP, and sending a check express to Gary!

It's a round and round cycle though, isn't it?

There's gray here. There always is.

My main point is for home ownership, I want more. I can't drop that kind of money every few months, so I would want something that could help me feel the worth in that. Clearly Stern has been doing pretty damn well with this formula, without one more person in the mix/myself, for years.

My opinions are my own. And they're as much hot air as anyone else's. They have validity to me and my wallet alone. I never stated otherwise. I'm just a person that doesn't downvote just because I don't agree with someone or because a someone is stomping on a dream game I'm really happy about, not if they're presenting views that seem somewhat coherent.

I posted a mod idea about the rex, and I'm anxious to play it and be surprised. I'm anxious for the stream monday night too!

Umm, so is that sufficient to detail how I'm not just some jerk trying to be ego dominant or trash on others excitement?

If it is for you, I'm glad. I don't wish to be negative for other's joy. If it's not, so be it, I bend as much as I'm able, in a world where most aren't equally polite.

Left the thread for 12 hours....

Lordy. Lordy.

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Thanks for the clarification!

Yeah, I guess when I see the color shift from neutral to green or red, those suggest to me "Keep going! This makes sense!" or "Really? Man, that was daft... What the hell are you thinking??". I guess that's all up to personal interpretation.

For me, I definitely disagree with people, but unless I feel it's a severe, absurd stance, I'm neutral. Whereas I upvote very frequently, if I agree with someone or can appreciate someone's viewpoint, even if I disagree with it, but they articulated it well.

I'd say I probably upvote people about 10 times for every 1 I receive, and maybe downvote 1 out of maybe 40/50 times I upvote.

All very personal, obviously. I just try to be supportive, and be positive for others expressing things.

I think you've illustrated something I was thinking earlier. The art style or quality is one thing, I feel it's pretty solid, but the overall presentation is so vibrant and earth tone rich. Which is fantastic, but there's no darkness, no contrast to the images.

What you've posted here, I like because of the color palette, use of darks.

Light is a fun adventure, dark is pissing your pants in the rain while that toilet gets munched!

Eh, defaulting to the cranky old men stereotype is often as obnoxious as people being....cranky.

Can people just not care for his delivery, retorts, chatter, trying too hard to be cool amidst a cranky old men nerd crowd kinda vibe?

I think he does some things really very well, has his own charm, and is the best we have out there for reveals, though there's not much competition...somewhat a Deadflip monopoly actually.

I never understand when people talk about the sacrifice a streamer or content provider might make, as if he doesn't benefit with contacts in the industry, exposure most might not have, and most of all ego boon. Something like this is exactly the opposite of selfless.

That said, I like Jack more than I dislike him, and I'm really excited about the stream....though my prune juice on the rocks has yet to kick in...

But seriously, not feeling the same way as everyone else regarding any viewpoint, doesn't make a person cranky or wrong. Perhaps they're feeling the same or other ways towards yourself? Eh.

(Oh, and side point. I really hate complaining about all of this "free content" provided to me via a company trying to sell me a really expensive gratuitous box o' fun. What selfless souls they be! )

These two comments from you are really contradictory.

So I need to tell him how I appreciate all of his hard work directly.....

Yet at the same time he's doing such a thing...voluntarily?

Those two ideas are in direct contrast. So much for critical thinking.

Thing is Aurich, Jack's work, (and not once did I say it wasn't work or labor intensive) isn't at all volunteer work for the "greater good". He's creating a polished piece of media content for a...ahem, lifestyle brand, and in doing so either receives a small amount of pay, exposure for his channel which definitely nets him revenue, and he feels like he's a pretty neato dude, for standing and chatting while playing pinball, charismaticly so.

For voluntary work, that sounds much more fun, (and maybe not as morally rewarding as volunteer work for non profits/shelters/dog walking/etc) and I'd imagine buffs his regular 9-5 work fairly nicely.

As you said, no one puts a gun to his head.....to seek fame, contacts, industry connections, etc. How virtuous!

I also "love" how you cherrypick arguments, as if I disdain the guy, where a good bit of my text was saying how I feel he's beneficial, and half of it was railing against you for you pulling out the "cranky old men card" of stating how if you don't enjoy his streams, you certainly must be a curmudgeon and angry. What an enlightened viewpoint, so very full of critical thinking.

I know Lloyd must work for karma, certainly not for his own sanity most days... God bless you sir!

I'm not so much putting anyone in their place, though I understand your frustration, and appreciate the sentiment of argumentative support.

For me I'd rather challenge viewpoints, and consequently be challenged. But I don't like it when people state something akin to one behavior equating to "blank". That's destructive and does nothing more than create division. So you either subscribe to that viewpoint or are against it. And I feel we very much are a culture of that presently.

In reality, it's all gray.

I usually agree with Aurich, feel he has a lot to offer, while at the same time it can feel a bit like "this is the gospel, and if you do not feel such a way, then...", and I know I'm guilty of that as well. We all are. We all have solid views to offer, and they can also be challenged AND agreed with at the same time!

Crazy notion, huh?

Funny enough, the JJP Deadflip stream is what sold me on Pirates!

Best of both worlds...?

I don't know if you're referring to me, as you didn't directly reply to me, after you initially stated I was ignorant of streamer's hardships, but after questioning your viewpoints in a fairly thoughtful way, I seem to be at gnat level. (I do find it "funny" you directly reply to someone telling you you're awesome, rather than someone questioning your viewpoints.)

I haven't seen anyone dragging anyone down here, forum user or designer.

Who was being a jerk to Keith? I haven't read any derogatory comments? If anything, he's a diety level here. Frankly, he and all designers should regularly show up. They're trying to sell a game to their core users. It makes sense to show up, and discuss his game design.

I do like Maiden, but I'm also not one to jump to hailing him as the next or current greatest designer. Maybe we get ten years/5 games under his belt, and then set things in stone a bit more?

+1 hour....

I simply replied to his comment, then him me, and I'd hope for a dialog versus being dusted off. I appreciate dialog, challenging viewpoints, etc. As I said, I like Aurich's input, but in the same sense enjoy having a dialog when I might not.

And designers should definitely engage with their core audience. It helps them develop game theories, understand what users want, and ideally befriend the very same people that are buying their games. If I own a restaurant, I'd want and appreciate input from regulars, and quite possibly develop my skills from their encouragement/critiques.

One could say, playing their games is a waste of time. What is a waste of time, or what is to be valued of time spent?

Man, a lot of fun ideas here, though budget and execution still look like PS3 era quality or lower visuals. But those modes look really fun, and this looks exciting to play!!!

Quite possibly, but the pinball industry seems about ten years behind in visual animation quality. I can't imagine any of these companies want to pay much or give time to visual artists.

Eek. Really??? I stopped watching for a bit, at Helicon.

Can we just admit that all of this work is a decade behind, oddly?

Those Oompa Loompahs looks like crap also.

I do like the cannons and interface in Pirates, but not significant animations in that game at all.

Oops, I'm so sorry! I stated a negative AND a positive within one comment! God forbid we don't just shit all over something emphatically or praise something sans criticism.

Man, these boards. You can't go on a JJP thread and be critical/praiseful or the same with Stern. It's a crazy idea to see a product and simply evaluate it on it's on standards.

If I don't feel like, "oh yes Stern!!!" Should I not post, or the same with JJP? I do hope most of you have stock in these companies, as last I checked, these aren't akin to going to a movie or $10 or buying a video game for $60.

Woof.

Ten minutes into the stream, finally, and the modes and ideas in this game look better than the playfield. So I'm really happy with that. Code looks fun and inventive, and like they've used the license in a playful and compelling way! I only wish the transitions between animations occured, rather than quick edits, and that the screen was larger.

This really looks like a fun, playful, and well integrated game! I definitely want to watch more, look forward to playing it and then maybe even.....

Animations on humans look really awkward, as does the monitor shading, looks flat, and that controller panel with modes lit, but then there's really solid work with extra balls, skillshots, and I like the island and how it details where players are. Nice GUI stuff there.

I do wish the score bonus didn't flash from random animation to animation, etc., sans context. Just too much stimulation.

There's a lot of good, fun work here, and I'm really excited to play this in person, and would consider a Pro.

Not so much. I just feel if people are disagreeable, actually state as such, versus dogpile on. Once a dogpile occurs, does anyone actually weigh that opinion with any merit?

I'm always willing to engage and have discourse. It's cowardly to downvote en masse, sans directing comments towards a person, and creating a discussion. If that's how this forum "works" then perhaps you're right.

For me, it's not if I take things so personally, it's more thar it seems to be either an all in circle jerk in these threads or you're an outcast, and there's no inbetween.

Label me as you will, or I don't know....refute what I might write directly via actual discussions, versus shoot down all I say with your generalizations.

I've stated prior, all opinions are farts in the wind, including my own. I have issue when others shoot down others for having views that might not gel. I know the type of person I feel myself to be, I'm no champion, yet I wouldn't assess you in a negative light without knowing you very directly.

Fire away Zuul.

Having played Wonka a great deal tonight, I agree with you on structure here. Adding and moving forward in a coherent way feels lost in Wonka, but here there feels like a more tangible sense of things connecting. Maybe not entirely literally with a plot, but it feels like ideas patching together to create a greater structure, which most of modern pinball seems to forget entirely.

I was stating that the animations in Pirates are subtle, and not nearly as many varied ones as seen in this stream last night. Animations in Pirates lay in the background, behind gameplay. J.P. de Win has an impeccable design sense for font usage, font animation, transitions, and some original animations. Conversely, those Oompahs look very plastic and rigid.

His layout and screen usage in Pirates is unparalleled. He couldn't even match that level of work in Wonka.

What stuck in my head, and excited me most, upon waking up today, were the modes and fun nature of the animations most of all!

It feels like the spirit of the property was playfully executed, despite not using direct assets. For a game based on a theme indirectly, this team did an amazing job creating inventive ideas for modes.

I do wish they'd up their text animations, add more prominent drop shadows, and smooth or actually create screen transitions.

For me, that stream had me most excited about the screen, then the shots, then the sound design, then the art package, and lastly the toys. Which that order really surprised me, has me scratching my head!

I'm only 50 minutes in, but kinda feel like seeing more at Pinburgh, and holding off, would be the most fun idea!

Does anyone have a favorite Stern distributor? One that offers solid pricing and support? Definitely going to consider this seriously for a first Stern purchase.

Crazy that I never really saw people access the Wonkavator yesterday. I'll admit I suck, but it didn't seem incredibly active in the game at all.

I'm wondering the same about the T.Rex also. I saw it move a decent bit, but when does ball tossing occur? Couldn't find that in the stream.

Also somewhat missing in the stream was Jack Danger! He seemed to pop in just here and there. I kinda missed how he can break things up, attitude/vibe wise, when playing with developers that can often be a bit more on the restrained side. Really fun showcase of a stream overall, and has me genuinely interested in a purchase. Last time I felt that way was his Valentine's Day Pirates stream!

Yeah, I saw one locked in for awhile. When my friends, and I played, and stunk, we didn't get a single ball lock.

Interesting.... So what happened on the Pro during those modes?

Other than the Rex, really feels like the only significant different is the raptor pen. I'm a bit disappointed the LE is the only one with a shaker....

Thank you for the write up, by the way!

I'd assume they're all prerendered. There'd be no reason to use a live graphics engine in this game. I assume so anyway.

Peanuts? Is that Cary Hardy?

Hmm. Do you have any idea what comparison video he was referring to?

I'd still think the text could be an overlay over a prerendered image, maybe? My work and knowledge in 3D software is non existent. I jist imagine barebones, maybe the map screen, is being rendered on the fly.

Even from the reveal, I didn't understand people feeling how packed this game seems to be. Plastic boxes like the tower, and raptor pen could look so much nicer if molded, and is that simply a savings of dollars per game?

I'm interested in this game due to code, playful design, and shots. Toys seem bare, art seems pretty decent, sound design seems really nice and beefy though in effects.

Yes.

Is it just a one ball lock though? That's what I was seeing in the Premium/LE videos.

Yup. It just feels like that design choice neuters the reason for the pen itself, on the Pro. Cost cutting for sure, but the pen itself seems moot on the Pro. Sucks....

Has anyone seen either lock more than one ball? If it's only one ball, especially in the pen, that doesn't make sense either.

Side note. Coming out for the Switch September 20th. It's a port from 2015, but still looks solid!

Valid points there.

Being cost prohibitive versus creative is always that fine balance. I wish we could see the bill of materials on these games, plus overhead and such. It makes being sympathetic a bit easier when you have an idea of how much, or how little profit is going on with these companies.

Sadly makes sense even for Happy Meal style trinkets, as those toys definitely have to be produced large scale.

I remember the Buffalo Pinball tour of JJP, and Jack talking about the millions of dollars on the shelves there, tied up in parts.

Would commercial level 3D molding be cost prohibitive too...? Or too time demanding?

Yeah, I'm assuming he's also never leaving prison for the rest of his life.

And if you plan on leaving it off, )though you can also select it to drop onto the wireform) maybe just go for the Pro.

From what Keith said the three settings are off position, wang dongling random drop position, and direct wireform drop position.

He didn't use those words exactly, mind you.

I'd like to think with enough concentrated Trex ball drops, he'll be simulating the meteor onto your playfield that killed his kind.

Sweet, sweet REVEEEEEENNNGE!

I hope collects dino turd bonuses....

One can dream, anyway.

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Phew! I thought you were saying they'd only be playable from 5-7..!

That's happy hour time baaaaby! Half off excellent belgian drafts at the Sharpe Edge, just a brisk walk away!

Lots of folks here already!!

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Shots definitely are easier when you're Keith Elwin!

Display definitely looks solid, animations crisp in person.

Upper loop is doable once for sure. Some shots seems a bit tougher.

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Probably 1014.6! Give or take 1006.2

No flash at all.

Sorry for fugly pics, there were solid and steady lines, 2-3 deep for each machine, and much deeper for the premium.

Only played one game, guy after me blew it up to 80 million, most likely a pinsider!

I think that beer, they actually have brewed in Belgium. It's pretty neato indeed!

Did you blow it up with 80million one game? Curious as to who the mysterious Hilton is!!

Let the other photos begin!!!

Half off drafts start in 14 minutes! Over the Edge is on special at $6, and even cheaper at HAPPY HOUR!!!

By the way, my amazing Italian Beef from Yovi's in Market Square!

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Oh man, that sounds delicious! Are you in town for the tournament? Should be my third beer.

Went for an Augustijn Blonde, so damm smooth for a measly 7.5%.

Witterkerke is phenomenal as well.

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Yeah, I've been hearing late September for Premiums.

Thanks for the beer and grub praise everyone! Just trying to help folks out with good eats for this year or next.

Sure, if I was posting beer photos at 10:30.

By the way, Sharpe Edge has a happy hour tomorrow 4:30-6:30, and also Sunday 2-4PM. Pinsiders need good places to eat and drink while they're here!

Don't make me send Artemis Gordon after you with some excellent Brandy!

How do I delete photos by the way...?

Anyone want Premium specific photos?

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Grumble grumble. *hick!*

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Managed to get a high quality photo of the Premium.....plus a high quality Chicago Dog Moosestache!

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The translights on Sterns are always kind of crappy.

I wish I could like Sterns more, but the feel of flippers, balls striking materials in the game, movement of the cabinet, and translights, always have me feeling like these games, even at their highest levels, feel like home user units. Not commerical pinball on site at a bar or pizza shop.

Honestly, I don't know what it was supposed to do either. No one I saw playing, was prompted or used it. Very weird.

You definitely are a better player than me!

I was able to hit the upper loop fine, but whiff on the second shot most times.

I felt like, given enough power via cycling, as the translites were blinking off and on a few times while watching, the center trex ramp was fairly smooth as well. Hitting into the pop bumpers was easy enough also.

I saw players hit over 100,000 fairly frequently.

I have no idea what the button does. I feel like the strength of the machine is mode play, and LCD video work.