I have been playing the pro and am not impressed with the lower right area. A lot of solid shots to the right spinner will come down and drain right outlane or sdtm. Any ball that ends up there without momentum will end up in the right outlane. My scoop feeds the tip of the left flipper. I need to adjust the steepness and nudge better but I like having the tilt installed. I'm interested to see how the premium feels down there.
Other negatives are the upper orbit not feeding the upper flipper. Many people have mentioned not being able to hit the ball with the upper left flipper after an upper loop shot. I think this is just the design they had to go with. It's smooth enough but not Maiden smooth. Lol I even got banned from twitch chat in the pro reveal for stating the loop was clanky. Well, it is. Doesn't bother me much. I'll take the loops I can get and move on but it isn't smooth.
Code is young but the Megalon shots don't light after hitting one. It takes a bit to see the next shot and it seems to be random. Not a biggie, I'm sure it'll get better or I'll get better.
The magnet doesn't grab half of the shots to the building. Probably will be fixed at some point through code.
The non shot to the left of the building (the exit) is the smoothest shot in the game and it's not a shot? It's makeable and IMO should be in the game. It feels so lame to hit a shot in the center of the table and get no credit.
I really am liking this game but to act like it's flawless is silly. Just my opinions. I look forward to learning the game and seeing the code grow.

The toys do not, "wow" me in this game like the shot layouts and shot patterns do. The building is cool but it only moves when locking the ball. I think the Sarcophagus lock and Tropper lock on Iron Maiden Prem is way more satisfying and cooler (hitting that Sarcophagus shot feels great). The only time a mech on this game wowed me was when the ball auto launches and stick to the magna grab. The Pro has that.

The building exit shot having no inserts and really no function is a pretty big negative imo. Yes, I see you can get a double-super if you hit that shot vs the main building shot, but it still just feels like a non-shot somehow. Needs an insert or something and/or more obvious effect during regular gameplay.

Does it even score building damage in normal play? Didn't seem like it did.

Still was a ton of fun overall - and I can't wait for my Pro, just paid my invoice.

Bro. We are on .80 code. Im sure there is much more to come.

Looks good, still want to see a VUK protector, do you know if he is working on that Brian?

And a scoop protector/

Want.

My primary area of concern.

Today is the day! I think. FedEx has shown Shipment Exception - Emergency for 2 days. But still shows it scheduled for delivery today. I’ve seen that Shipment Exception - Emergency before and then presto it’s out for delivery. So we’ll see!!!

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You do get credit sometimes. If you do shoot the building exit when godzilla MB super jackpot is qualified, you get 2x super jackpot (vs 1x super jackpot shooting the building

Received me LE today, torn side decal and this wonderful playfield, good times

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So that you know, I am NOT pissed. Yes, both are Stern's fault but this is not my first bad Stern playfield (My JP LE looks just like that) and I knew about the bad packaging of Stern's (would be easy to add 2inch dense Styro fields on all 4 sides to fill the gap between cabinet and packaging and protect).

I am someone who loves to work on and play the crap out of his machines, all is good, game is INSANE

Thank you Stern and team for this amazing machine.

That sucks to see - sorry. I've seen worse ribbing on Stern games before, though. I have had terrible luck in the playfield lottery and I'm really hoping to not add GZ to that list when mine arrives next week.

Kind of matches Godzilla’s watermelon pattern

Tell stern, if it affects ball movement they will send you a populated replacement

My playfield and 3 of my buddy’s playfields are all crap. Very little clear so woodgrain transfers to the surface. It’s almost like they laid down the art and then added no clear coat at all. I put a playfield protector on mine and will be adding one to one of my buddy’s as soon as it arrives.

The VUK is set too high from the factory. I set mine to 150 and it now makes it in one shot all of the time.

Oh my gosh - I haven't seen one like that since 2019. I'm sorry bro.

What was your build date?

Finally heard back from the freight company. What day does it turn out my LE should arrive?...

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Almost here!

Anyone know why when I battle and defeat Ebirah it always shows him as 3/4 on the screen when i go into another battle? Trying to figure the rules out

I think you need to hit the pop bumper to complete

Looks great. As soon as the rest of the stuff you are doing for the game is done I am ordering!

Holy Gamma Rays, it’s finally happening. I just received word that my Godzilla LE is making its way and will be here Monday. Hopefully no delays.

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Yes, that is correct

Upgrade!

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What are you using to fasten your dot in the game? Looks promising.
Thanks!

Whattttt!!!! problems with a Stern ...Nooooooooooo

may have been the one i cancelled ... At 10800 to the door . It most likely got flipped and someone got the Bad Pf Stern tried to Send me ,i too have no PF lottery luck so i opted out after freaking out that i paid so long ago and other did not(just paid) and somehow got their games before me .. Funny how that happens .... NOT! .

Is that the Neca 1954 Movie Poster Art version?

So my LE will be arriving in the next few days. I’m a little nervous there might be damage on it. Do you guys open up the game and check everything before you sign the paperwork? Does the driver usually care if he waits an extra 5-10 min while you check? For those that have damages did you simply not check before signing for it? Thanks

Its worth a$20 tip if the driver is a good guy, then he will be happy to wait a few minutes if you want to unbox

This one

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I always open and inspect. Driver is usually good about it. They sorta dont have any choice if you aint gonna sign till you open it. I tip 20 bucks if they help me get it up the driveway and are patient will i cut the side open and look at it.

Anyone else getting lots -- lots -- of airballs hitting through the Mechagodzilla jump ramp? Often with the ball jumping in the ramp that returns to the left in-lane?

My apologies if this has been covered in earlier messages.....

Yes lots.

Most drivers shouldn't have an issue with it, considering how much they cost.

I've been playing the crap out of my game and its working perfectly. Actually better than I expected as it scatters the balls in random directions and the action is unpredictable and super fun. I don't see any negative to doing this and it has cured the SDTM problem.

Go to any office supply store or Google for, self adhesive silicone dots. They come in all sizes and colors. I just grabbed one I had in a junk drawer.

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If any sign of box damage I pop the top and shine a flashlight around looking for any obvious spots, as well as shine a flashlight in to the hole and look around. If no visible damage I just let it ride. I've lucked out in that I have had four arrive with box damage, nothing I have ever had to refuse. The majority of these games arrive with no problem so I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

At the end of the day though, it is up to you and your comfort level. Feel free to pull all the cardboard off and fully inspect until you are happy. The driver really has no choice but to wait until you sign. I have never had a problem with a driver over it, I just let them know I need to check it over before I accept.

Yeah, but honestly, as far as quirks go - I love hitting Mecha & having the ball land cleanly on the ramp lol

Damn disappointing… my Godzilla LE showed up today, but it was GnR LE instead. Thought delivery guy was joking, but nope. Not even same pin manufacturer… not sure how distro screws that up.

Sure there isnt a box inside a box? other reports of distro's putting a second box to protect them better

Stern really did go in on every little detail for this game. Even Godzilla skin textured playfields on the LEs.

I had read about that and wondered myself. I called Automated and they said to refuse, someone screwed up.

oopsies

Just waiting waiting waiting for that FedEx truck to come around the bend

My GZLE was left on the porch- no driver, no signature. Shouldn't be.

I got the same one ! Please show photos installed!

I asked him about that when I sent back install photos. He said he does hope to produce one for VUK area. He's waiting on getting measurements from one of his contacts so that he makes something that fits perfectly. I'll let you all know if/when I hear back from him on that.

He is working on a scoop and VUK protector. Will let you all know when I hear back from him.