1) Always does it on the second try on mine.

2) My strategy is as follows, but my high score is still shy of 2 billion. Concentrate on the battle modes, but realize that some of these modes are easier than others. I have found that the modes are vastly different and the bottom mode is always the hardest for me. I usually go for Titanasaurus first. If I get a power up of extra time on a tier 1 battle I prioritize Gigan as it always takes me a little too long. Ebirah is 2nd or 3rd, and the bottom one dead last. If you can complete 2 modes you get an extra ball, so I always prioritize completing modes and changing cities. I try to save my charge up blast thingy for when I have to hit the maser cannon or the third Titanasaurus shot by the right ramp. I have never defeated all 4 monsters, but I consistently get close. Great game!

I turned mine down a bit actually.

Same here, worked for me too

Few tips I've picked up along the way:

1) City selection matters, because the completion perks are different & some are more valuable than others. I go Tokyo--London--NY---Paris.

2) I play to complete a city before moving on, which is why I rarely get to Tier 2 battles & haven't come close to sniffing Planet X yet. After beating the Kaiju, I'm focused on completing tanks/tesla/bridge modes, then hitting the roaming post-mode targets to add the the Carnage bonus payout when I move onto another city. Plus Destruction jackpots earned & GZ/MechaGZ multiball scoring all adds percentages to that Carnage bonus. It can be a huge scoring factor.

3) This strategy really turns GZ into a heavily focused single ball game, because I'm pretty sure you'll lose those carnage bonuses if you drain before moving to another city. Add in the fact that you've likely started Hedorah on that ball, plus getting rodan 2x running, and taking multiballs as they come, and you can be raking up big scores on your first ball in Tokyo. After completing all that in Tokyo, I'm just taking what the game is giving me at that point.

4) And know your extra ball basics by heart...

10 fighter jets
3 saucers defeated
2 cities conquered
5 City combos

And if you're always playing Tokyo then London, simply memorized those 6 city combo shots & be focused on getting those ASAP. That's a 4th extra ball that many people don't kink about. GZ has so much going on at all times. You brain really has to keep everything straight because it's real easy to lose focus on what you're doing.

It is without question IMO, the greatest modern pin ever made. And it's not even fully coded yet. I hope Stern never stops producing GZ because everyone should own one.

I don't have a problem with the balls making it to the roof but I do have a problem where about 1/10 balls does not get registered and I have to wait for a ball search to start and for the building to lower. It would be nice if there was logic that if the VUK fires and a ball goes missing that the game just assumes it made it to the roof. I have looked at the opto and everything seems properly aligned. Not sure why some balls are not detected.

The bonuses stay, the multipliers do not.

Ah ok. Thanks for clarifying.

Another thing I find when I'm deep into a game, and it's ball 3 & I just drained my 2nd extra ball, that I'm wincing & just hoping another extra ball pops into the shooter lane. With so much going on, I'll lose track of how many EBs I think I've earned. When that unexpected extra ball kicks into the shooter lane....oh what a feeling! F yeah! Let's keep going! Just a few more modes!

Haha. Yeah. Then that feeling of elation is followed by an immediate drain. Hahaha

Well I do have a warped playfield.
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Stern will take care of me though.

Damn bummer. Populated PF time.

Hope they will send a populated one to ya.

Your playfield might be warped convex or concave. It's not completely out of the question. Stern has shipped warped playfields occasionally. Put a straightedge on it left to right and see if it lies flat. No amount of leveling will compensate if you have a warped playfield. It will always do weird things and need replacement to truly fix it.

Man oh man. I feel your pain. I had a GB with a warped playfield with middle higher than the sides- almost a 1/4" out. It was impossible to play. Sent out-PF I got back had WORSE WARP. they finally hooked me up but damn it was painful.

Well that's encouraging! I'll just hope it's a one off and the next one will be good.

This was the rumored cause of many of us getting our final invoices three weeks ago only to not have machines shipped. They apparently discovered warped playfields and some machines got held back until they could be replaced. I don't know what's worse. Not getting a machine or getting one that's warped and has to go back. I think the people who got warped playfields delivered will probably get them replaced before I even get my machine. First world problems.

As someone expecting a Premium on the July run thanks to you guys for taking one for the team. I figure it’s less likely now going forward if they’re on the lookout for a problem. Sucks for you, and anyone who has to get the PF replaced - but I really feel for the “newbie” buyer who has a warped PF and doesn’t even know it. Hopefully not too many of those…

They have been sending out warped playfield for several years, why would they stop now...

Here is my idea for improving magnet grab, place a 2mm silicone bumper pad on side of lane to jog ball and slow down a bit so magnet will work better.

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I am going to guess that the little bumber thing will end up somewhere else shortly after you put it in there.

I have had great luck with these in other games. Clean surface with alcohol first and they stay on.

You put them on ball guides? I wouldn't want something slowing down a wallop shot personally and potentially end up not making it since its already super tough to make.

SOLD Anybody want to buy a new set of the official Stern / Godzilla Art Blades? I decided to not install on my machine as I think its a little too busy. $50 shipped SOLD

Seems like that would cause a lot of havoc with shots through the building and wallop shots.

Hell of a deal!

Yeah I would PM sent

There are already settings in the game to delay the mag grab. Try that first.

What’s your build date?

I'll PM you tomorrow. But I think I'll take them

Side armor arrives tomorrow from Pinball Life.

Suspicion confirmed.

March 30

2 weeks in... Learning more and making progress!

Really enjoying everything about this game so far!

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Are you being sarcastic that they will take care of you or do you know they will. Mine is on the way so it's gonna be from that batch.

Avoid using

mine was 3/22 build date. playfield seems fine , shoots great but now of course i will have to check with a straightedge

My game was also built on March 30. I checked and the PF is flat. Thankful for that but I feel for you. I hope Stern sends you a populated PF!

I'm working on a mod that would run just during Destruction Jackpot countdown and can't find a way to trigger it. Is there a way to identify when it's time for Destruction Jackpot shot? Like from the moment the Newton grab gets the ball to shot time? I know there's a Destruction Jackpot insert that lights, but that doesn't quite do it because it lights at other times during the game (light shows), and it usually pulsates.

Where did you buy the banners?

Finally got FedEx tracking info for my Premium! Yay.

I bought them from Great American Pinball here in Illinois but I’m local and I go there in person.

Good luck getting a hold of them on the phone they don’t pick up or call you back. Just had this conversation with another pinsider.

Most dealers can order them.

Try Hemisphere amusement, Cointaker
Or Tilt amusements.

Good luck

Jesus that sucks. I better check mine. Populated swap is relatively easy I assume. Plug and play?

Mine is 3/22 build also. Looks flat but I'll check tonight.

Thanks.

That's the plan although not sure when it will happen.

Marshall little Shop Of Games carries the banners.

Hello guys do you know where this shooter plate can be found?

Thank you for your help.

Ralf

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It only comes with the shooter rod.

HAs anyone installed the updated buildings from Mezel Mods?

Ok - thank you!

What is the meaning of the Shooter Rod? Is it the egg of Godzilla?

It's a Mothra egg.

Thank you!

Mothra egg is poor quality and expensive .I went with the AIQ shooter for the same money it lights up and is a solid piece !