Quoted from 1956PINHEAD:

First off congrats on your first NIB pin, you picked a great one to buy. I had some spare parts on order for my AIQ and they are back ordered, so I think what is happening is supply chain issues. Hope they resolve it soon so you can start enjoying your game, your going to FREAK OUT how fun it is!

Quoted from smokinhos:

Just closed the hood on my AIQ. Turned out nice. Couple more small changes coming. Sweet game. Touched up the paint on the helipad, and the PYM sign.
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Quoted from smokinhos:

Thanks.. up until AIQ arrived, STh premium was getting all the love. Now that we are figuring AIQ out, its been a blast. Congrats on yours.

Quoted from Munsters:

Thanks all, ill buy an red spring. Think over week of two i'm finally done with all the mods. Got around 25 mods installed ill share some pictures when finally finished.

Quoted from DaddyManD:

WOW! Sick game. What's your secret or gem sequence? After 3 weeks I can't get above 550 million and that's pretty consistently been my cap. Reached Black Order MB several times, defended Gems vs Thanos and done victory laps...still seem way far off from Battle Royale and ability to blow it up. That said I feel my Black Order MBs have been lackluster overall. Guess it's me

Quoted from BallyKISS1978:

The coin door was closed and didn’t receive the warning it was open stating the 48v was disabled, which is weird. Also what’s strange is that 1.02 code is not on Sterns website.

Quoted from pinnyheadhead:

Since I just got my game what is the benefit of this? Thanks

Quoted from curban:

I've had my AIQpro for a few months. This past weekend, for the first time, I've had three instances where both flippers shut-off in mid-ball...almost like I tilted, but there is no indication of lights dimming or anything on the LCD designating a tilt. When I launch the next ball (if there is a next ball), everything works fine again. At least two of the three times happened in multi-ball...the other may have happened right as the 2nd-to-last ball in a multiball drained.
Anyone experience this? Any ideas/suggestions what's happening?

Quoted from curban:

Will check. Thanks. Now that you mention it, I guess I did just have the playfield up to close the left outlane gap one notch...maybe I loosened something.

Quoted from finman2000:

If I already have JP2, IMDN, DP, and Godzilla on order, is adding AIQ too much Elwin for a eight pin collection? I feel like the layouts are all unique in their own way. Maybe DP and AIQ because of the super hero themes? Just wanted to hear from others that own or have owned these titles.

Quoted from finman2000:

Happy new owner here. The spinning disc should be perfectly flush with the playfield? Not slightly raised?

Quoted from c818919taylor:

Bent switch close to the shooter lane/trough…or/and check to see if a wire has come loose in the same area under the field.

Quoted from mannymasy:

which do you think is the best of the 4?

Quoted from MerseDaddy:

I’m relatively new to the modern pinball world and I’m looking to purchase my first pin. I have a few titles I’m looking at, including this one.
I’m an Avengers fan so I like the theme. I haven’t really played it, but it appears to have pretty good reviews.
This might be a subjective question, but is it worth the roughly 2k to get a premium over a pro NIB? Thank you.

Quoted from awesome1:

I do really like some pro models and have a Deadpool pro in my collection, but I really love the Captain Marvel ramp on the AIQ premium!
There are some minor differences in gameplay between the the pro and premium, but really comes down to your personal preference and budget.
The code is quite deep with multiple ways to attack the game and once you learn it and are a fairly good player, the game times can get fairly long. Of course the game can be brutal as well at times.
Great game especially if you are a fan of the theme. The audio and possibly video are the only areas that could be improved in my opinion. The code and physical game play are top notch. Quite possibly the best pinball machine for stringing continuous combos and even after over 3100+ plays and "beating" the game multiple times, that Captain Marvel ramp is still damn fun to shoot!

Quoted from smokinhos:

Today.. after I bricked my new UM, added a bunch of mods to my Mando pro, and finished up the new shooter rod and voodoo glass on my wife's STh, I decided to give my AIQ some love. I wanted this damn pin so bad after I originally saw it.. finally had a chance at a really nice used premium and pulled the trigger. $550 in mods later (not including the $200 the prior owner added) and it's gorgeous.. and I can't stand it. No.. really.. this pin aggravates the hell out of me. I collect a single gem about once ever 15 games. I have no idea wtf is wrong with me or this pin. Sdtm, brutal side drains, low scores... I got a 6 ball multiball and have no clue what I did. I lowered the slings some to settle the pin playing by itself.. it just bounces the balls side to side until, well, it drains. I have it on the trade block and really want to love it, but no amount of leveling or adjustments makes it playable. All 4 of my other pins are pretty friendly. AIQ just kicks me and my family square in the... I really hate to let it go, but it's just not fun.

Quoted from Defil8de:

So I have ordered a new March run AIQ and am excited to get going! I have seen posts about ramp issues, I think CAPT Marvel ramp issues? Can't remember offhand but anyway, ramp issues one way or another.
What were the issues? And - is this the kind of thing that will be fixed in a new run like this, or will Stern just make it the same as the old ones with an issue and I'll need to fix it? I would really appreciate some help here because if it's the latter, I'd like to be prepared with what I need when the machine gets here. Thanks in advance!

Quoted from parsonsaj:

I've had my AIQ Premium about a month. I've just about finished putting the normal mods on it (speaker lights, subwoofer, pinstadiums, etc). Suddenly a new behavior has happened and it's very troubling... after a few minutes of play, the flippers will all go dead for about a half second... meaning that you can push the buttons and nothing happens. It is literally about a half second interval that this happens, and then they are fine again for a few minutes, until it happens again. Most of the time it happens when there is a multiball going on but it has happened with just a single ball in play also. I haven't been able to relate it to a specific other coil firing at the same time or anything. Just to make sure it wasn't the pinstadiums (those were the last mod I installed), I unplugged those and electrically removed them from the game (they are still physically installed). Unfortunately, it is still happening even after they are not present.
Any ideas? The game played flawlessly for several weeks and this started happening suddenly.

Quoted from adrock:

Props to SirSnarf for the killer gauntlet mod!
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Quoted from jalpert:

Sounds like you need to learn how to catch with the flipper.

Quoted from C0untDeM0net:

I ended up using two hex standoffs. The screwed right into the existing mounts and the existing screws held the other side.
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Quoted from smoothbore19:

I am noticing that this machine is darker when not in play than my other machines. Is this normal or am I missing something.

Quoted from Gentax:

Looking at my games there is a very frustrating trend I'm having (besides not being able to get the mind gem) and that's if I get a gem then I will drain twice before being able to start the next mode.
I've looked at my patterns so far and if i fail the first quest then I can easily start the 2nd and third gems no problem. HOWEVER if I get a gem in the I WILL drain twice before starting the next gem. Doesn't matter if its reality, power or mind I will drain twice. My latest game my first quest was even the soul gem (2nd ball) and after getting it I drained twice again.
Uhhhh...I have no idea why this is happening. Its VERY consistent
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I just did another game and had an amazing 1st ball and got the mind gem and triggered the soul gem quest before draining. Then I drained twice before starting the soul gem quest

Quoted from EaglePin:

Not sure about #1 or #3 but the feed from Gauntlet is an easy fix. Just loosen the screw of the closest attachment point of the wireform to where the ball drops (attachment point is over the plastic above the upper flipper), make a slight change to the position of the hole the ball drops through, retighten the screw, and test by using your hand to roll a few balls down the wire. Repeat this until you’ve got the drop hole in a position where you’re happy with the feed.
Good luck with the other two items. I’d work through support on both to see what they suggest.

Quoted from bigguybbr:

I ran into an odd issue while playing last night. After hitting the tower shot, it goes into the Hawkeye countdown like it normally does. However this time it paused after counting down and held the ball for a few extra seconds. It happened a few times after. It doesn’t break the game, it’s just odd. Has this happened to anyone else?

Quoted from Fsdre:

I am thinking about getting the AIQ topper from stern. For those that own it, what are your thoughts? Does it really add to the look? Is it worth it?

Quoted from mannymasy:

I don't like to make modifications either, but this really fits well into the machine. Do you ship to Spain? Greetings

Quoted from NovaCade:

Ok, got another weird one here. Anybody who has installed Infinity Gem Stern Shooter Rod, does the stock spring need to be upgraded. I changed out the shooter rod and now a full plunge won’t make it all the way up the ramp. A full plunge barely gets me to the black panther secret skill
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Quoted from mannymasy:

I was recently asking about the leveling of the agamoto disk.... They told me that you have to remove the white piece to be able to move it. I am a little insecure at the moment of doing it, does anyone know if there is a video tutorial to be more sure of how to do it? greetings and thanks !!!!

Quoted from mannymasy:

a question. What is the best strategy to follow to quickly explode the score?

Quoted from awesome1:

I never have. Sometimes I will just practice or concentrate on certain shots to help "Groove them in", but during normal gameplay.
I did this specifically on AIQ with the Hawkeye upper loop shot, because for a while I was struggling to collect Hawkeye Challenges and also get the Jackpots in Black Order Multiball.

Quoted from JJDK:

Just got this game last week. I cannot get the manual shooter to get the ball up the back left ramp. It ends in the middle for a skill shot. I replaced the spring to a red and it goes half way up and backs down. The auto shooter makes the shit every time. This is on a premium. What do I do?

Quoted from badfish981:

Hey everyone, I’ve been on the fence about getting AIQ. I really enjoy playing it on location, the shots are great and the music/callouts don’t bother me at all. I currently have a CCr (family favorite), a AFMr (my love/hate machine), GZ pro and a DP pro. Only have room for 4…….if anything’s gonna go it’s AFM.
I guess the question is, those of you that own it…..is it a long term keeper?

Quoted from Richter1019:

Finally got my topper I ordered almost a year ago! Looks awesome! Problem is it’s not collecting gems… any ideas??
Also, anybody know of an easier way to replace the two rubbers by BP/subway other than tearing it all down to nothing??

Quoted from Barkz:

Anyone have a problem where the opto for the inner loop is not registering the shot to help complete the modes?

Quoted from mdmitch2:

I have one more issue I'm working out on my Pro --- the return wireform from the black panther ramp seems to be out of whack. The end of the wireform that feeds the right inlane is angled upward quite a bit, and this has caused there to be a bit of a 'dip' where the wireform passes the Capt Marvel shot. The ball has gotten stuck in this spot when two balls are both returning and one rolls back into the dip. I'm assuming the wireform is not installed correctly, but it's not depicted in the manual, so I'm not sure how to correct it.
In the attached images, the green square is indicating where the ball got stuck and the arrow is indicating where the wireform is colliding with the plastic on the right side of the Capt Marvel shot. You can also see the upward angle of the wireform leading to the inlane. I've tried adjusting the screws at both mounting points, but this is the closest I can get it to 'straight'.
Does anyone have pictures or info on how this wireform is supposed to be mounted at each of the two screw locations pictured? Am I missing some spacers or other parts?
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Quoted from Trekkie1978:

Quick question regarding leveling the spinning disc:
The left side looks fairly level, the right side in just a hair or 2 too high. When the disc spins, then stops, the right side is just a little too high.
For this adjustment, am I just lifting the black plate (or whatever it is called) with the 2 screws, or is something underneath that should be adjusted as well?
Thanks!

Quoted from Enigma311:

This game clicked with me this weekend. It’s incredible. I’m a newish player, started in 2019, excluding playing a few games as a kid. Wife got us going on pinball because she kept banging on Stranger Things and showed pinball was a game of skill that could be mastered. Played a ton of pinball as a result. I was pretty disappointed playing the pro version of this game the first time. That and all the negativity about the game on pinside caused me to write it off way too quickly.
I can’t explain it but this game took a hold of me this weekend. The rules just clicked. I’ve been learning how to nudge and that’s also just worked on this game. It’s so fair and interesting. It’s a top game.

Quoted from Bluthgg:

New to me AIQ. I believe it’s a 2021 build. Did those have the new leveling bushings for the premium?
So far things are good but my disc is pretty wonky. That and I’m getting air balls off of it and maybe off of the titans I replaced in the portal spinner.
Based on the pics - should I try getting the leveling bushing or using the other key post to level the disc? Just one side looks a bit off and it’s not fully centered within the ring.
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Quoted from Bluthgg:

Thanks! Do I need to take the entire thing apart to add the washer?
And assuming by leveling the disc you mean this post/guide -> https://o.pinside.com/a/6e/95/a6e9501ad7ebf2b6df36240d756023483680a872.pdf
Collected my first gem and did the soul gem quest. Lots of fun!

Quoted from hiker2099:

When you’re adding the washer, you just takeoff the screws to the corner of the metal box that you want to add the washer too and it pushes that area of the disc down. It’s a finesse thing.

Quoted from Bluthgg:

So just take them off and jam the washer between the two metal plates right? Assuming these would be them - I get almost no play take off one full side, guess I gotta loosen everything first.
Edit - was able to put a washer under there. Think I got it a BIT better. Hard to tell compared to before but attached a picture. It’s not centered within the hole but it’s a bit flatter.
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