Quoted from yancy:

This completely washes out Cap's shield and the surrounding red/yellow explosion. Horrible color clash. But I guess there's an ass for every seat.

Quoted from J85M:

People pay 40-60 bucks for that shit!

Quoted from J85M:

100x better man, makes the shield pop nicely. But why light the trough? I’ve always wondered that as I kinda think once I’ve lost my ball I don’t need it lit up to watch it drain, or does it actually project a decent amount of light up the playfield?

Quoted from AUKraut:

Nice...much better than just a solid color!

I like that idea! Got to be dead centered over the disc though, Dr. Strange as he does his hands mumbojumbo conjuring those discs: they don't wobble on their axis. Do wonder if it will lower the number of spins of the disc.....

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:

My son watches the disney cartoon that this game is based on. Black Widow flies around on a "Sky Cycle" flying motor cycle.
The Quinn jet isnt bad but I think something more obviously Black Widow would work better.

Quoted from Wolfmarsh:

I definitely recommend powering any mods separately and not leeching off the pin's power.

Quoted from PinMonk:

Spike is extremely fussy with voltage. You may be just a hair low on this machine and adding pinstadium pushed it over (or the pinstadium strip itself may have a problem causing too much voltage draw). Check the output of the power supply to make sure it's putting out a solid 48v to the power distribution board. If it's not, there's a pot that can adjust the output.

Quoted from Wolfmarsh:

Because all spike machines have properly calculated power budgets. Leeching power from the pin can push them over that budget. These aren't the machines of old where you could just tap into power willy-nilly.
I can understand why you'd not like my statement though, given your business.

Quoted from MK6PIN:

Whoa...definitely w wolfmarsh and vireland on this one. A couple of blinky, 3D toys is one thing, but I've seen power sag and game resets on many games from underglow or any LED strings of substance. ColorDMD pulls it's share too. CFTBL was notoriously "on the edge" as was TZ and others.
Seperate power for the mods = happy game....

Quoted from metallik:

Learn the mode rules first - how to finish each mode, as this is critical to winning the gems. The rules for each mode are distinct but spelled out well in the PDF.
Next is learning what each gem does when placed at each shot - this makes scoring higher or rules easier for the shot. You'll learn to use the gems to make parts of the game easier for you.
Go over the IM and Thor multiball rules so you understand each phase and how to maximize scoring.
At that point you'll know most of the game; the challenge is putting everything together for big scores. This is where the game shines.. having that Megaman aspect of deciding which gems you want to get first to help with later modes, which modes to use portal locks with, when to bring in your thor and IM MBs, etc.

Quoted from MK6PIN:

So am I the first to notice or didn't catch the post:
Updated to .92 fine...always watch out of curiousity (and fear) for anything odd that may appear after update. To my surprise (just saw it tonight) when the game boots up it displays "Avengers Infinity Quest LE #374". Has this always been the case on newer games (my last NIB was MunstersLE)? It "knows " my machine #? The game is actually # 375 on the plaque, etc.
I'm not drinking...yet....but I've never seen this before. Guess I'll go through the menu as maybe you can change it, but what a wild thing it's so close!!!

Quoted from mbrave77:

Is shaker coded into the game yet? Have one sitting here but havent installed it yet

Quoted from ezeltmann:

not very active?
What game are you playing?
Load the new code if you haven't already.
I am very happy with the shaker effects so far.
Interested to hear other opinions though.

install immediately

Quoted from J85M:

Maybe check yours is wired up? Even on 0.91 my game was shaking on tower shots, gems, jackpots, Thor, spotting iron shaker is great in this game.

Quoted from J85M:

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Quoted from jetmechinnc:

I’m out too. Paid in full September 2nd for a premium. Hearing about balls getting stuck on playfield ( watched Gary Stern talk about this on his pro with Jack Danger with no solution at the present) optos inop, Subway issues (my biggest concern), I changed my order to a JJP Wonka LE. My distributor had 1 Wonka LE (only title out that my wife really liked) left so just transferred the order, yay!
I may get Avengers next year if/when all the issues are worked out. Worked out great buying a JP premium late in production so who knows.

Quoted from Peanuts:

@LE/Premium owners: Do you have an handle behind you backboard, as illustrated in the operation manual?
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Quoted from DVDA:

is anyone having a issue with the captain marvel ramp opto not registering?

Quoted from Aniraf:

So I took a hard look at the subway today and frankly the mech is much less complicated than I had expected. I believe I now understand why the balls get stuck at the end, or pass the first “finger”. Basically the mech tolerance is too loose. They used a very strong spring on the solenoid, which I assume is to ensure there is a lot of speed when the fingers return to their stationary position. The problem is that the spring is so strong it actually “warps” the mech allowing the alternate fingers to slip through the crack and get pinched.
I took a video of the amount of play that the spring creates:
As a temporary fix, I rotated the white plastic lever to the other side hoping that the little bit of bend that it had would work in my favor the other way. Sure enough it did and I haven’t had a failure since.
That said, this is a temporary fix I imagine. As soon as the plastic warps the other way I’ll be back to having too much play in the mech. They didn’t leave enough room for more washers or anything, so I’m not completely sure how I could fix it permanently. I almost feel like it needs a fence to keep it pressured in place.

Quoted from Aniraf:

I received a message on the subway today from Stern saying that “engineering is working on it”. I don’t have any further details, but it sounds like they cannot just send me a replacement until they figure it out.

Quoted from Melhadmj:

Just the connectors right? Not at the node board?

Quoted from Meegis:

So........
The game is working fantastic out of the box. No little issues that I've seen others posting...... Yet.
*Deep sigh*
The stupid issue I have right now is my ramp optos are plugged into the wrong places....
I got into soul gem, and hit the black widow ramp literally 9 times in a row without advancing. It was weird though, as it was giving me points and "working"
Open the game up, Did a switch test.
Fat ramp is reading left ramp, black widow is right ramp, etc. Etc.
I mean, it's a stupid bad silly error, but why is this not caught during the final testing that stern says they do on every game?
I know people rag in their quality inspection, but this is really a silly miss.
I am going to swap the connectors around and figure it out, and relative to what I'm reading it's not a big deal, just silly.

Quoted from CashMoney:

Thank you! I have forwarded this picture to my distributor to get a replacement Subway mech for my AIQ Prem.
Its been 2 weeks since my original request email and I have heard nothing. I will keep the group updated on my progress.

Quoted from Crater:

So I got my premium, but it looks like the upper left opto isn't working. The one that gets hit when you have a strong right orbit shot. Right behind the avengers tower.
Any advice?

Quoted from J85M:

I thought someone had posted a pic of a new mech with a groove in the subway now? My factory original hasn’t broke yet (only matter of time) but there’s no groove like the one I saw posted.

Quoted from J85M:

I just loosened the nuts for the captive ball, they where wrenched down by he-man! And put the washer under ant-man as that guide takes a pounding, at least it does when it’s the one shot I need or want to make
Stupid thing about all this, is stern just need to put washers under these guides as they build the games on the line and they would probably get like 90% less pooling issues from customers

Quoted from WizardsCastle:

So I'm going to take this Ant-Man guide off over the weekend if I get some time, and while I'm in there, I'm going to look to protect the edges of that scoop. I'm sure if you look at your game, you'll see there is some wear starting on the exposed edges of the wood, as is to be expected.
Was thinking to maybe just go with simple mylar, or perhaps get in touch with Cliffy and get him to whip something up like I did with the lock hole on my AFM.
Before I get the guide up, want to know if this is the right set to buy with the heating tool:
amazon.com link »
It's tough to tell from the photos, but the promo video does show the tool in it.
Also, what washers should I use when I get it up? Metal, vinyl, fabric?

Quoted from tbutler6:

https://www.gamestop.com/toys-collectibles/collectibles/replicas/products/marvel-legends-series-thor-mjolnir-electronic-hammer/10149372.html?condition=New
Hi fellas,
Thor’s hammer is on sale this week
Grab one if ya like for the top of your machines. Nudging should activate it also based on the motion settings i saw in a review. Comes with a small stand but im sure we can figure out safe mounting without damage..

Quoted from stf_dnx:

Hi all
I'm happy to be part of the AIQ owners!
Quick question:
90% of the balls will drain to the right lane, most of the time in a random way (slingshot etc.) and making the multiballs very short lasting.
Am I the only one experiencing this?
Any tips to better balance the gameplay?
The game is not leaning and it's exactly like it was out of the box, at 6% (not enough?) and outside posts on the lowest position.
To be clear, I'm ok with a game being fast / brutal, but it does not feel right to have the right drain so predominant.

Quoted from vicjw66:

Yes. Premium version. But my computer crapped out last week so I bought a new one. This is what the file looks like when downloaded. Now what do I do with it. It doesn’t look like the tutorials. Do I just drag and drop this onto memory stick? There is no option to extract it with this new computer and I forget how my old computer handles the download. Why can’t Stern make these updates easy. There are way too many threads talking about Stern update problems. Damn you Stern.
Edit: the tutorials say to open it with internet explorer and it then shows 3 files. ,y computer doesn’t show 3 files.
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Quoted from Eightball88:

Not sure I could explain EVERYTHING, but here are some strategies and tactics I have found so far....
If you are having trouble with the soul gem mode, try getting the mind gem and placing it on a level1 avenger. This will give you 3 hits of the centre button to clear 3 shots (eg, targets, and CM, plus one other shot you might be flailing at!).
Some gems work well if you put them on the targets (reality, power) and this can help in other modes (time gem, where you need to hit a specific drop 3 times to complete).
The earlier you can get the soul gem the better....those soul gem jps are juicy! The problem is that all avengers are powered down after soul gem. My next strategy that I want to achieve is: power gem on leveled up avenger, then get soul gem, then change gems (which lights upon avengers assemble) to put the soul gem gem on the level2 avenger before collecting the next gem, then nailing that shot for 150% of the last mode’s score. Whew that sounded complicated writing it out, but still easier than actually doing it!
I tend to leave the space gem for last because it’s the least helpful to me at this point....but this might change as I play and learn the game.
Try to always bring in Thor and Iron Man MB into a gem mode. I try to level up avengers at first, but as soon as I hit Thor twice I want to start a gem mode else risking starting Thor mb on its own. In the same vein, don’t go for the super skill shot if making it gets you the third IM ball lock (doh!).
I try the secret skill shot at first (for the portal lock) and the super later (for the mystery award, which is more valuable later on).
I no longer get sucked in by the gamma ray sound....I’ll try an easy shot to the spinner if it’s there but otherwise let it just whine.
I’m still wondering why Thor doesn’t appear in the premium translite....maybe he needs a better agent?

Quoted from Eldritch:

Having some issues with my subway every now and then. Sometimes starting a mode doesn’t release the locked ball. It stays there until ball search. Sometimes I can trap up and nudge it to enter the vuk.
Anyway, I opened it up to take a look. Noticed that the finger closest to the vuk is very inconsistent. Both up and down.
I took pictures when it’s only half way up. And you can see on the pic from below why. The whole mechanism is kinda loose fit. So the finger gets stuck between the mech that is supposed to push it up.
Anyone else with this issue?
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Quoted from beastmaster1981:

Hi everybody,
Just in the club since Thursday with an Avengers Premium from October
So fun game !!!
Got three issues at the begining :
The right ramp was above the right slingshot so the ball doesnt get out of the ramp !!
One led is missing neare the right flipper ....
An other problem , when the ball goes into the antman hole, sometimes she goes into the tunnel and get stop inside !!! I have to nudge the pinball to get it out and getting back in the antman hole (vuk). How can i solve this problem ?
I made a video of this. " https://photos.app.goo.gl/XM56ftHZuw15gFkZ6 "
Thanks for help
(I install the shaker, definitevely a blast with the thor multiball)

Quoted from iceman44:

Anybody have this happen. The washer and nut flew off Dr Strange
Think the metal post inside of the target post must have just dropped into the portal lock?
The rubber post was still in perfect alignment with the hole but no screw down that goes inside of it!
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Quoted from Broohaha:

I don’t know if there’s a formal list anywhere, but I’ll borrow a quote from wolfmarsh: “play the sh!t out of it”
Seriously, here are some things I did (not necessarily in this order, but hindsight is 20/20):
Replaced the stock balls with some from ball baron (cleaning then first of course)
Checked the playfield for defects
Checked the connectors in the upper boards
Booted it up
Ran the various tests via the system menu (switch, lights, etc...)
Turned down the ball ejector strength from 255 to low enough to just get the ball out of the trough into the shooter lane
Check the dr. Strange spinner for level and adjusted it
Played the sh!t out of it
You may want to update the code to .94 but I would play first then update to make sure all mechanicals are good before upgrading.
I’m sure others will have a better list/ideas.
Not an expert on Mylar, but they already have a number of Mylar inserts placed all over. You should be fine to play for a while in any case.

Quoted from cyberkryten:

Not heard anything back officially about any of my issues (UK)
I've had a look through the thread and index, but for subway problems, is the only solution to get new mech/plastic moulding from Stern? Sometimes the balls don't make it through (though it's a lot better since 0.94) but they still often get stuck when dropping down the Antman VUK - they lodge at the end of the subway, having entered from the wrong side.
I also have problems where the ball gets stuck in the pop bumpers between bumper and ramp - is the only solution to fit the plastic cones to stop them - nothing official?
Shooter lane launches don't make it around correctly and sometimes lodge under the gauntlet - whilst the plastic cones may stop them lodging, it doesn't fix the issue that they are smashing into the plastics because they don't exit the shooter lane correctly, which also messes up skill shots if it happens on manual plunge - is there anything official to do for that? Slowmo video shows that the ball is heading left before exiting the shooter lane and I cannot figure out why as it happens on both a manual and auto plunge.
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Quoted from TenaciousT:

So after a long wait for my AIQ prem. ( build date Dec. 8 ) I have a problem right out of the box . After a few games when the ball goes into the portal lock and into the subway it stops at the first lock ( Stern might call it lock 3 ) . The ball sets there untill the game does a ball search - ball gets released and down the subway then kicked out of the VUK . Also now at game start up the Subway lock coil fires 21 times then when I check Tech. report I get - Subway Lock Device Malfunction . Already checked connectors would like to test the opto's but they are hidden deep in the subway . Will make a call to Tech. support ? Looks like a fun game ! Ha !

Quoted from cyberkryten:

By cut out, do you mean that there's still the same gap all the way, or just that the two sides are split (eg can I just cut through, or do I need to cut out the whole channel).

Quoted from Phbooms:

Got a Premium NIB yesterday. Man does it shoot smooth and fast with combos everywhere! Captain Marvel ramp shoots great, might be my new favorite shot in pinball. The orbit into ramp i didnt even know was there until i played it. Took about 30-40 minutes to pull the 2 wire rails and plastics to stick a washer under ant-man ball rail but at least its out of the way and dont have to worry about it. Is there any other wear spots i need to fix?

Quoted from Phbooms:

Thanks Ler ill get on it today! Only played 2 games on it late last night so im sure no damage yet. It sucks that Stern doesnt fix these known spots in the factory but at least team Pinside is here to save the day, lol! Just grabbed Stern art blades, shaker, and purple superbands from Marco.

Quoted from Phbooms:

I did the Thor ball guide. It has a super sharp edge that if not done i could see cutting in within 100 plays easily, thanks again! The Marvel ramp right guide i can slide a business card under so i think im good there.

Quoted from Phbooms:

Also do the Thor orbit side ball guide. On my game it was even worse then the Ant-man guide. It was slightly dug into the playfield from the factory and has a really sharp edge on it. Do this at the same time as the Ant-man guide since you need to take off the wireforms for both guides. You will need to take off the Thor plastics. Also check the right side of your Marvel ramp guide for clearance. Mine was up off the playfield about the thickness of a business card but Lermods had to loosen his and give it alittle tap up to make his not be touching the playfield.

Quoted from TenaciousT:

Does anyone know what might be going on with my portal ? Had the game for a week and never played one full game correctly 100% . I'll start and say I do not think it is a mech. problem . Start the game and play untill you open the portal - shoot the ball into the portal - ball walkes through the subway is kicked out - portal still up - shoot the ball in the portal - and you can keep doing that untill you get sick of it . I did notice if you get Thor or Iron man multiball going it does close , but when thats over it comes back up . Played a 2 player game - player 1 game ended with the portal up - When player 2 started - portal closed and played fine untill you opened the portal - same old shit all over . Ball 2 for player 1 - before you can shoot the ball portal is already open - same old shit again ! Is it the code messed up in only my game ??? I will pick up a USB stick today and up load my code . Thanks for looking T .

Quoted from cooked71:

Is everyone’s Sanctum target plastic bent on a weird angle like this? Seems like it should be straight but can’t see how.
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Quoted from cooked71:

That looks pretty cool. Does it have its own install bracket?
The tower mod looks pretty good also.

Quoted from cooked71:

Not sure if that’s going to fix my problem though.

Quoted from Crater:

Have any other LE/Premium owners tried the new code yet?
I'm seeing an issue where my spinning disc never lowers. This was not a problem prior to the code update. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same thing.

Quoted from Onwallst:

Sorry to break topic on new code but I know many have adjusted the Thor where digging into playfield. Mine is started to pool and now chip slightly. Looks like one nut holding it. How do I adjust up if that is the fix?

Quoted from Onwallst:

Metal washer?
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Quoted from cooked71:

This.
I have EHOH right next to AIQ, and I find EHOH boring. I play 10 games AIQ to 1 game EHOH. But EHOH is ranked in the top 10 and AIQ isn’t.
I think most people value emotive theme integration over layout and good rule sets.
Edit: just noticed EHOH is 8 and AIQ is 10. Tbh, anything top 10 is an impressive score. Personally I’d have AIQ a bit higher, but all top 10 games are candidates for no.1 depending on your preferences.

Quoted from awesome1:

Deep well socket or wrench.

Quoted from J_pinz:

I know there’s been issues with the subway, but I am experiencing a new issue. I’ve always had an issue with the ball getting hung up before the VUK that the new plastic subway didn’t fix. Now I’m finding an issue where You spin the disk to open the portal to start your gem quest. Immediately without shooting the ball into the portal, the gem quest automatically starts. Anyone experience this issue and found a fix?

Quoted from indybru:

I have a question, did I read that there is an option when starting the game you can go direct to the wizard mode? If so that appeals to me and the young grandkids that can have that kind of success from the get go. Thinking of buying after playing this week at PHOF.
I saw Bowin's you tube 49 minutes, and the complexity is overwhelming, and I wonder if I can get even one stone. Thanks.

Quoted from Phantasize:

Hopefully joining the club Monday, where I am expecting delivery of a NIB Premium. Can't wait to play it.
Is there a summary somewhere on things I need to be aware of or take care of? Or does anyone have any tips? I ordered it with a playfield protector, shooter lane protector, Convolux plastic protectors and invisiglass. All of it is installed by the distributor before delivery.

Quoted from Xninja:

Hey guys, I received my pin and love it, however it seems that the optos for the right ramp and center ramp were plugged in backwards and the center ramp registers the right ramp and right ramp registers the center ramp. Anyone know a simple fix for this so that I do not need to hack into the wire harness? I was hoping I could just swap plugs on the node board. The opto plugs will not reach so I cannot just swap them at the plug point.

Quoted from Jkaping:

I’m having an issue with the opto in the inner orbit. It seems to be working when I remove it, but something is blocking the sensors from connecting. I’ve tried adjusting the switch every way I can and occasionally they align and the light comes in but it’s always temporary. Eventually it becomes obscured again
Has anyone else had this issue? What was the adjustment/ fix.

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Quoted from DeathHimself:

Is there a way in the settings to disable the subway ball walk?

Quoted from tdiddy:

I got my new walking mech today from stern, is there a difference that I'm just not seeing ? They kinda look the same

Quoted from unsavory:

Just joined the club. First pin ever owned, got it NIB. Super excited, having read through a bunch of threads here I purchased a bunch of mods. I've had a virtual pin for the past couple years that I built from scratch, but obviously a totally different ballgame (pun intended). Rented a black knight SOR a few months ago and knew I had to make the jump to a real one. Excited to get going, but also a bit hesitant as I've never modded before. Bought the Eye LED's, spinner mod, backboard lights, and trough lights from Lermods. Also got new blades and shaker motor. Hoping I didn't bite off more than I can chew out of the gate! Thanks for all the great content and convo's here.

Quoted from Magicmike0:

Glad I’m not the only one haha.
I’m trying to figure out while installing the shooter lane Cliffy, if these come out and go back on top of the cliffy, or if the cliffy just rests on them and is only secured at the post? I imagine these have to be lightly hammered out from underneath? Also you can see a bevel in the cliffy which makes me think they have to be removed and go back through the top of the cliffy so the bevel can rest inside the holes.
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Quoted from mbrave77:

does it matter if you tap from top or bottom? Use a screwdriver or something?

Quoted from dbbaskette:

New Pinball owner here. I got my Avengers Premium 2 months ago and today in my first game after returning from a week vacation I am greeted with "OPERATOR ALERT! SUBWAY LOCK DEVICE MALFUNCTIONED". If I play, The ball only seems to progress down the subway when the Ball search happens and even then the timing is off and the pins pop up and sometimes push the ball back in the wrong direction. Anyone having issues like this? I have a call in to my distributer, but they won't be in until tomorrow.
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Quoted from dbbaskette:

Like I said, I am new to this...so I didn't want to go pushing and pulling the workings unless I knew what I was doing or at least looking for..

Quoted from dbbaskette:

Repair person came out today. The middle sensor in the subway is not working so it’s basically stuck in ball find.

Quoted from gorditas:

Just got most of my parts back from the powdercoat guy. A board on his powder rig fried with 3 parts to go. I finally got all of the metal for SW and BM66, so I dropped that off yesterday, and took what he had.
This is "Violet Sparkle" from Prismatic.
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Quoted from Makakka:

Question: I had too many power consuming mods so that the table didnt work. I deactivated the quintjet and it worked. Now i installed the power consuming shooter rod and now the third flipper orbit opto doesnt work anymore obviously bc there isnt enough power anymore. I dont want to deactivate another mod thats why im asking is there any way to increase the power level?

Quoted from ctree5:

My year old pro has taken to pushing multiple balls into the shooter lane, and sometimes launching them without a button push or plunge. When the first ball drains, the flippers stop working, so I guess it still thinks there is just one ball in play. The extent of my expertise is the classic "turn it off and then on again" but no luck with that this time. Any advice?

Quoted from pinnyheadhead:

Hey Lermods ! Did you buy both the mod kit “and” the Barring Carrier part also? Probably mentioned here already somewhere but wanted to ask. Thanks

Quoted from javagrind888:

Do you remember what the components of the mod are?