Quoted from marspinball:

Can someone explain in plain English the Godzilla Powerup - Level Summary. I've noticed while I play different Godzilla levels but not sure what is going on.
Thanks Martin

Quoted from Thefuge:

Could people who can hit the scoop consistently please post a picture of how your flipper bats are aligned?
Thanks from a sucker who cant hit the scoop.
I aligned to the points like i do all my other machines, but I THINK it should be lower to hit the scoop.
So please guys (who can do scoop shots like a sniper) post dem bats!

Quoted from Deyanks98:

Newbie questions as I picked up a Pro this past weekend. When you get the Multiball that starts by the bridge with the magnet to the left of it, when the other two balls kick out are they also supposed to lock on the magnet for a few seconds before all three balls drop? I've had that happen a few times and then other times the balls kick out and just knock the first ball off. Just curious how it's supposed to be the majority of the time.

Quoted from Deyanks98:

Yes that's correct the Godzilla multi-ball. Good to know it's supposed to do that as I'm running the latest .97 code. Are we finding it better to be at a higher pitch for this pin then the 6.5 as I have all my pins set at that pitch but can certainly raise it higher if that's recommended? Also what are you setting your plunger power to as mine has been fine so I haven't adjusted it yet?

Quoted from Beyndtstng:

THIS is the number 1 problem with GZ. On mine it will hold it fine, but at the last second will shift slightly to the right and make the loop nearly impossible to hit. I’m no engineer (toxicologist), but I feel that this could be fixed by changing either the strength or the pulse of the magnet. +1000 points for anyone who solves this problem. I have had multiple 10 billion + potential games ruined by not getting a consistent drop from the magnet where it isn’t at the tip of the flipper. First-world pinball player problems I know… but still!

Quoted from Rdoyle1978:

I understand that with 0.97 Pro, the Godzilla MB is supposed to start by locking 3 balls on the Magna Grab. Mine definitely does not do this - I get one ball locked from the Building, but the other 2 just whiff entirely. Anybody know what settings need to be adjusted to accommodate for this?
Or is it like Thing Flips/Phantom Flip where it has to learn?

Quoted from ExSquid:

…I use the PinGuy app…

Quoted from ExSquid:

...there is a PRO on location near me that's flawless and the ball goes around the top left flipper every time the ball is launched nice and smooth.

Quoted from KneeKickLou:

Getting really frustrated with wallop shot going SDTM, I turned my ball saves up to 3 but that's the max. I guess I just need to try and not hit that shot but a double super jackpot shot that immediately drains the ball is kind of a bummer to me.

Quoted from chuckwurt:

You have to survive the whole mode. It’s very long. And no shots during that work you towards anything else in the game.
Starts on the left ramp and goes around all the major shots on the playfield. They are all on a 10-15 second timer. Very hard to survive to the end of that mode.

Quoted from ChipScott:

Question for those who have installed Stumblor's (Davey's) scoop sign.
Got it installed and it looks amazing and everything works perfectly fine.
Question is: there's an additional wire that can be used to link into the GI such that when GI goes off, the sign also goes off (or dims?, not sure). Anyway, sounds like this is an additional feature that can be implemented on this mod and I'm wondering if anyone has done this yet and if they prefer it to the sign being on all the time (or vice versa).

Quoted from jackd104:

Plus 1

Quoted from TheOriginalWiz:

So now that we are 1.0 which I have heard means 'feature complete' and 'every light on the playfield is programmed', I am wondering if I missed something somewhere.
The Mothra Light says "Light Outlanes" - notice the S on Outlane, meaning more than one.
I thought I saw a post or heard a podcast once that asked Keith about this because Mothra just seems to light the left outlane with a ball save. I also thought I remember the response from Keith was, "just wait for the new code".
Was there ever code put in that has Mothra light more than one (both) outlanes and I missed it?

Quoted from chuckwurt:

Why would you throw a cliffy on an outlane switch?

Quoted from chuckwurt:

It is?

Quoted from jackd104:

You’ll get a different answer from everyone. Mine is shaker motor, invisiglass, speaker upgrade. I don’t like playfield mods generally. But many people like to put doo dads all
Over it.
Edit: I do like the stern art blades, too, since they match the game well

Quoted from prentice:

I've found it very time-consuming and often challenging to get to all the rubbers for a swap-out, and so I've rarely done this, but I'm new to this hobby. Can someone help clarify the reason for doing so? I've typically been able to clean them and rotate them in place to spread the wear around. I think I read that some rubbers are less dirt-creating in the first place; is that the primary reason for a full swap?

Quoted from Geeterman1:

Stupid/newb question: is there a way to turn on sound during attract mode?

Quoted from TimberOne:

Just received my GZP after nearly a year! Question on the setup, I think the bubble level on thr playfield is off, It showed the front legs needing to go all the way up and back all the way down. Thats not right, I have a SW sitting right next to it that is normal. How often are the bubble guides off? I cant see where it is off, looks like it’s installed correctly but certainly is off. I don't have a playfield gauge, maybe I need one.

Quoted from arzoo:

Been a long wait (15 months) and a strange journey (HW->UM->GZ) but tomorrow is the scheduled delivery, finally! Last slot in our basement game room!
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Quoted from 77CMG77:

After the last update you can choose between different songs for GZ MB. Am I the only one who thinks that these songs are all a bit too quiet in comparison to the rest of the sounds and callouts (I normally play on volume 7 or 8 and I can barely hear them clearly)? Is there any setting to turn up their volume? Just checked the settings but couldn´t find anything.
Thanks!

Quoted from Desmodromic:

Perfect, I have some other stuff I need from those guys anyway, will add in replacements to swap out. Thanks!

Quoted from tedwasright:

What do you use to check pitch? People say 6.5 but how do you know it is?

Quoted from Mattyk:

Anyone have any nice apron cards? I’d like to replace the insider connect card

Quoted from TroyS:

You can tell which one it is because the little nipple part will be loose.

Quoted from blueberryjohnson:

Good idea that probably should have been obvious. It's my first pin and read all of the things I need to do to protect it. Would much rather just have it play well.

Quoted from prentice:

If you want to try to do it yourself, it isn’t hard at all and can save a ton of money for the same quality as a $400 kit, but kits will be slightly easier.
$80 on Amazon gets you a full high quality replacement. Here’s a buy list with some instructions: http://bit.ly/sternaudio
Definitely recommend either way!

Quoted from kbenson13:

I'm sure this is a dumb question (please be kind!), but with respect to code updates I'm a few updates behind. If I want to catch up to the newest code, can I just install the latest update or do I need to install every incremental update between my current code (which is just two versions behind) and the most recent one?
Thanks!

Quoted from ABE_FLIPS:

If anyone is still interested in the expensive, high quality ABE FLIP FIX, you can now officially order it from a German shop.
The item is called "Skillshot Optimierer"
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Quoted from Kkoss24:

Is this splice common on all the wire forms coming from the helix ? I just noticed it last night while installing new ring kit .
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Quoted from paynemic:

Merry Christmas!
So I’ve done research in the thread and see some references to magna grab not catching a direct, powerful hit. I’m having that. The magnet seems to work well in all other respects. Anyone have a fix for that? Or ideas? I don’t want to mess too much with the magnet as my imposter and all other drops like disaster jackpot seem well tuned. It came to me this way. Am I clear that the correction function is to catch every ball when the magna grab light is on? And I believe “light magna” is at the right inlane, but should it catch it right from that inlane?

Quoted from pinmister:

Any advice out there?
On the fence here and need someone to push me off
Pro vs Premium vs LE?
Would you rather have a Godzilla Pro + 007 Pro or would you take a Godzilla LE? Would you rather have two Pros or Godzilla LE?

Quoted from JakeFAttie:

i honestly wish the magna grab was quicker to let go too.

Quoted from JakeFAttie:

Are you serious? Mine doesn't swing that much, I think (pro). I've never tried to accomplish that.

Quoted from Hipgnosis:

Hey all. I've been lurking for a while and finally signed up. I'm a long-time owner of a Guardians of the Galaxy Pro and introduced myself to that thread last night, but (more exciting!) I picked up a Godzilla Pro a few months ago and love the game. After combing through the mods pages, I came to the conclusion of what I wanted to upgrade Godzilla: 3d Godzilla and Mechazilla figurines, shaker motor, 3d Kaiju battle sign, and quiet fan (man, those Stern fans!) I really want a new flying saucer and a Drake building upgrade but can't seem to find them on sale for a reasonable price. I'll probably pick up side blade art, too, but one important fact about my games: they're located in AirBNBs we run, so I can't play or get to them all the time. Thus why the Godzilla Pro instead of premium, and why I'd hesitate on something like side art: it'll go largely unappreciated, except when I visit. That leads to a couple questions:
1. Must-have mods in your book that I've missed, keeping in mind I only get to play it intermittently, or am I already overdoing this?
2. Routine or preventive maintenance I really shouldn't miss since my games will be played most often by pinball beginners and kids?
3. Now the big question: I've decided I want a pin I can use at home! Thoughts on "doubling-up" with a pin I already have, albeit that I only see intermittently? Godzilla Premium comes to mind. OR would you buy a different machine (like a Jurassic Park Premium)?
1st world problems, I know.

Quoted from gizmo33:

Ok thanks for the information, I had indeed also found this kit. I am looking for a solution that allows me to keep my warranty at first.

Quoted from Green-Machine:

I reset mine gmail and..

Quoted from Furdog:

Question: I put a Deposit down with a Distributor for a Godzilla Premium in October when the price was $ 8,999 and my machine is finally ready to deliver, but the Distributor is now charging me $ 9,499 b/c the price increased as of January 1st. Do that seem fair? Any feedback is appreciated... Thanks!

Quoted from PinKopf:

What other modern games have that alternate game/challenge mode at startup? AIQ have that too?

Quoted from ryandimx:

Just curious why people are paying 10k plus for a used premium when you can preorder one for 9500 delivered?

Quoted from Paseb:

I recently leveled the game with a digital meter, if i recall around 7.8

Quoted from gandamack:

In the Heddorah smog monster mode, it says to hit the switches or light switches to increase value then shoot a green arrow. Dumb question: what do I do with the switches to increase value? Which switches?

Quoted from Pinball-Cruiser:

Hello, I know people’s thoughts on the value of mods can vary, but does anyone think the Stumblor Tokyo Neon sign mod is not worth $221 USD? Seems pricey for such a small item.

Quoted from Mars2903:

n day 3 of running the machine and I have a strange problem that I will get a video/audio recording of in a few days. After the game is completed, after baby godzilla blows a smoke ring I get a single super loud audio pop noise. It isn't every single time but I am sure I will be able to record it. I search this forum and there is a reference in the Bond group that a 'Digital Knocker' is a possible cause to a similar report. Anyone have advice on this? If so I will look for digital knocker in the menu.

Quoted from CaptiveJet:

Looking for some advice. The building opto works intermittently which is pretty annoying since it is, of course, what triggers the magna-ball-flinger, Godzilla multiball, and Destruction Jackpot.

Quoted from EaglePin:

I might be wrong, but I'd think it would be reading both switches. If the wallop lane registers without the entrance opto registering first then the game would think the wallop lane shot through the back of the building was hit.
If the entrance opto registers and is followed by the wallop lane switch then the game would think the shot went through the building and turns on the magnet.

Quoted from Caponicus:

I am having trouble activating Planet X following the latest update. I play tank multiball and bridge multiball, activate tesla strike, and do a kaiju battle. But then nothing. It should be an option in City select, right? Do I need to progress through those 4 activities a certain degree? I have double checked that the default’Easy’ planet X is the game setting. Thanks in advance

Quoted from Caponicus:

Not sure I did that. Will give it a try. You’re saying to leave and go to New York or wherever, then shoot the scoop again even without doing a kaiju there?

Quoted from Pinfidel:

So I finally opened up my game to take a few pics of the shooter rod. Shame on Stern. Honestly, this is pathetic. The rod tip is almost a half inch away from the ball and it hits to the right. This is definitely why the ball hits and bounces around in the Mecha-zilla area.
I ordered a new shooter rod from Reflex Mods. Not only does it look cool, he said that it is longer than the stock Stern and will rest right up to the ball. I'll post a picture after I receive it and get it installed.
Pic 1 - The rods distance from the ball.
Pic 2 - The rod pushed up against the ball so you can see how far off center it is.
Pic 3 - The Reflex Mods shooter I purchased.
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Quoted from vikingerik:

Clockwise spin comes from a *left* flipper shot, either from the lower left into the spinner or from the upper flipper into the loop. As the ball rolls leftwards against the top edge, it will pick up clockwise spin or reinforce what it has already.
It's a *right* flipper shot into the spinner that's bad, since the counterclockwise spin imparted by a right flipper conflicts with the clockwise spin that the ball will pick up moving leftwards against the top edge and that the upper flipper will impart during its stroke. It's unpredictable which will win and that's how you get a sloppy and skittish feed to the upper flipper. On Godzilla, a right flipper -> spinner shot should almost always be let drop past the upper flipper, since the counterclockwise spin will bring it to control on the lower left.
Rush, Led Zep, and Jurassic Park have the same deal in mirror image. Shooting those spinners from the left means you get the conflicting-spin situation against the top side of the spinner lane. Shooting them from the right makes the spins add up for more predictable behavior when it gets to the upper-right flipper.
The spin situation is part of why Iron Maiden feels so cool to shoot - both orbits when shot forehand give the proper spin when arriving at the respective upper flippers.
Re the last post above this one - yeah I get balls stuck at the back of the loop on my GZ too. I was praying it wouldn't happen while I was shooting that 800M-per-loop sequence!

Quoted from mcubed:

I updated this afternoon, and was playing tonight. At the end of my last game, the machine locked up, basically the start and action buttons did nothing. So, I powered it off and back on, and got a node 1 not found error. Rebooted again, same error. Turned it off, checked all the connections for all node boards (everything seemed tight), and let it sit for 30 minutes. Powered up, so far its back to normal. I'm not sure if it's related to the new release or not, I've had the game (premium, NIB) a couple months and play 15ish games a day, never had any problems before.[quoted image]

Quoted from Mlkmet88:

Uploaded software version V1.06 last night played first game this moring and langauge is now in Japanese. Some shout-outs are in English, but most are in Japanese language. Checked my settings they were set to English language. Now see a Stern email stating new code 1.07 availble to fix bugs from V1.06. this must have been one of the bugs.

Quoted from jackd104:

I had the exact same wiring error on my GZ. Must be the same employee on the line up to their old tricks! I bought this molex set and just replaced the miswired connector which was the one on the side of the leds.
amazon.com link »
Option 2, here is an email I got from stern support about how to pop out the wires. I tried it but didn’t work out hence my prior solution.
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Quoted from JJDK:

I always get a center drain when I miss the right ramp and it rolls backward to center drain. Is this normal. Table is level.