to make an educated guess, they likely had the email blast scheduled through their system, and had pushed the code to the CDN source server, but it hadn't replicated as quickly as they expected.

I used super glue gel. It might be a better idea to put down mylar first as someone suggested. I used the backyard barbecue set but they make a Beatles rooftop concert HO scale set that would look neat as well.

Love the Godzilla Wallop! And the ball save when it sends the ball SDTM! I am less afraid to shoot the left ramp now.

WTF - my connected download starts, runs for a minute then stops and goes back to 'up to date - version .081'. I then back out of the network menu, then go back in and to software update, it starts downloading .85 again then stops after a minute and says 'up to date' and round and round i go. Can't help but feel something is wrong

Anyone else seeing this? Wi-Fi signal is strong.

I'm sure they'll figure it out before long so the releases are tighter.

Server's probably getting hammered.

Also, anyone know how to tell what you actually have the darn settings set to when you click on software update? I can't tell if I'm set to auto-download and auto-install. A bit confusing that menu is.

DAH! I'm so sorry, @wtatumjr, I meant securing the barbecue and spectator figures. (Sorry, I forgot that the photo would't come up in the reply quote...)

The raising of the left leveler has really helped the magnet drops, thanks for all the replies.

Code update almost complete. Gonna fire up the stream in like 10 mins.

www.twitch.tv/SDTMpinball

Godzilla is very sensitive to left to right leveling and pitch, probably the most sensitive Stern since Star Wars, IMO. So, glad the leg leveler quarter turn, test, repeat worked to get you dialed in.

Its just a choice of which to enable first. Point being is they are different things that require different steps. Don’t expect things to necessarily be exactly synced. People were freaking out over what was just minutes.

If speed is your need - IC isn’t your quickest method at this point anyways

Jet Jaguar loops enhanced!

Playmates Jet Jaguar figure

I'm guessing that in future updates completing all four tasks in a city will get some benefit for scoring.

Yeah it didn’t take much.-

I love this game so much! Looking forward to loading the new code and switching out the rubber with Titan’s. Such a fun game!

My code updated via Wi-Fi. It didn’t do it automatically though. Haven’t seen many differences except a zoom on the kaiju battle select. I’ll read the code update notes.

Sneakerware update in progress for now. First update was by Internet when I got the machine. I have faith in Stern getting synchronized

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I really like the way they changed the Trains mode. I liked the mode a lot originally and was worried they'd change it too much because of the scoring exploit to just loop right ramp, but I think they nailed it with the way they changed it for this update. I hit 9 ramps in a row and it was really cool to have to switch and hit the left ramp in the middle of the streak. Amazing how they made a great mode and a great game even better with this update!

Flipstream
Nice where did you buy him? I was gonna 3D Print one LOL. Its that or the Tesla towers.

https://www.target.com/p/godzilla-6-5-34-action-figure-classic-jet-jaguar/-/A-81875660

Target. They show out of stock, but there are lots of other store options:

https://www.target.com/p/godzilla-6-5-34-action-figure-classic-jet-jaguar/-/A-81875660

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YLKN83B

For city combos, anyone else having trouble with the Tokyo city combos not being awarded? I tried practicing the combos and was hitting Tokyo #1 & #2 at the start of the game in Tokyo but they weren't being awarded. Then I lit battle and started a battle in Tokyo & hit both combos again and they still weren't awarded.

So I took the glass off and played with it a bit. Seems like Tokyo combos won't register either before or after starting the first battle. Once you switch cities then the combos for the city you switch to will register. But since you can't go back to Tokyo after you leave it seems like Tokyo city combos can't be awarded. I sent in a bug report e-mail but I'm just wondering if anyone else is seeing the same thing happen.

Good stream dude, thanks. One comment though, I think you may be short-changing yourself with your tier 2 vs Ghidorah and Gigan mode strat (if I understood you correctly) - you seemed to going for switch hits then collect (building shot, choosing fight) immediately. I believe you want to get a few of the lit shots (that light when you get enough switches, along with the building) first before shooting the building.

Number one you get time added when you do shoot the building/fight, but only up to like 75 seconds total or so. If you collect the first building hit immediately after hitting enough switches/lighting the yellow shots+ building, you probably max time out and leave some time on the table. Then more importantly I believe the lit shots add to your multiplier for when you do finally choose to cash in and Flee. The lit shots also award decent points directly, so when you fail to cash out like I manage to usually do you still made some points from the mode. I think the lit shots probably add to your base jackpot value too, but I'm not positive...

So I think you want to take some lit shots the first round for sure while ball save is running, then use your Heat Ray once you get enough switches during the second or third rounds to score all the lit shots and really get your multiplier up and cash out when the total value is getting way up there.

What does that adjustment do?

added "RAMPAGE EXTRA BALL SHOT BOOST" default: 5, min: 1, max: 10

Found two secret skill shots so far

how did you attach him?

Thanks for the tips!! Yeah still learning that mode. I was thinking get a few fights done and build up my timer high then work shots after that. But I’ll try it how you said next time. Also hope for a heat ray for when all the yellow shots are lit too.

I found one. Having trouble even coming up with ones to try. I thought for sure if you plunged behind the upper flipper and immediately hit the right ramp that was one, but sadly no. Bummer.

Haven’t tried it on new code, but I have done it and thought it’d be a good secret skill shot to
-plunge to upper flipper followed with a loop. Maybe even multiple loops for a secret skill shot boost?

I think you’ll be pleased with .85 code. At least in part.

Wow, very nice swag.

Godzilla bank/train mod installed and powered up.

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I only access this mode when I've got the heat ray, because then i hit 4 shots at least, FIGHT, then hold heat ray, FIGHT, then go for a couple easy shots and then get to FLEE...typically end up with on average around 350 million to 400 million as you usually end up with X12. This mode is hands down the make it or break it mode for high score IMO.

That looks awesome!

Watching TV, get email about update, tell Alexa to power on my pinball machines, walk over and start update on Godzilla, finish TV show, walk over and play new update.

That felt awesome. Always disliked doing the updates w/USB.

I think this scoring got nerfed a bit in the new code so you’ll likely need to fight for longer now.

Did you have to shave his arms to get him to fit?

Hello all. After a long wait and play search, I have finally decided that I want to get Godzilla as my second pin. (Williams Indiana Jones was my first get 5 years ago). I would like to get a premium Godzilla.
Can anyone give me a recommendation of an authorized Stern dealer on the east coast to make a pre order? I live in western North Carolina. Thank you

Maybe third run....‍

i've had nothing but great success with Classic Game Rooms

My Mom said I can play with the cool kids now.

Got lucky and bought this baby from a local distributor (thanks, Ceckitti!), brought it home and set it up. Played a couple games with "the movers" (neighbor and my kids) and then noticed the code update. Man, gotta love the WiFi install.

I played this at Pincinnati and knew I had to get one. Love the shots, the code is looking good already, great theme. This one is a keeper!

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Alright so the difference between pro and premium are the 3d toys and the building moves up and down on the premium?

Guess more detailed description of the changes...the building when its set to lock ball mode changes swaps the return path of the ramps to the flippers, and the mechagodzilla toy is a magnet catch from the ramp, in which also that spinner ramp will rotate into the barrier targets to continue qualifying for the MB

here's the feature matrix:
https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Godzilla-Pinball-Feature-Matrix-3kjhasdf.pdf

Fired up a game after the update and just got over 900 million. Still can't get to 1 billion yet! New code is great. Like the wallop add on.

Don't forget the break away bridge.

yes! felt i was forgetting something important, lol. still working on caffeination this mornig

They're pretty basic. The one you haven't found is more simple than the one you have.