Awesome!

Was there a patch for the Cleland sound mod with the new code?

Hi all,
Just a Quick thought,

Yesterday I played several pinball machines for hours (JP, TMNT, Deadpool) which are really good games off course. But if I compare to ST, I don't understand at all why there is so much bad love and bad ratings on this game. How is this possible? Off course, there is no perfect game but this game doesn't deserve such this poor rating on pinside. This game deserves to be in the top 20? What is your opinion ?

Best regards

I think, in part, it’s because of the mechs in the game not working right and frustration with the adjustments. I agree it’s a very fun game.

We really enjoy our game! Our guests always play it first. I ran the audits and my Stranger Things has 1,275 plays. JP has 675 plays. Star Trek has 300 plays. TMNT has 300 plays in 12 days. I'll never understand the dislike of Stranger Things.

What do you mean exploit the bonus? Other than the early code I've not seen rediculous bonuses. I get that the multiballs are lucrative but that 2x playfield and extra ball really make the burn it back a worthwhile shot. I don't really have a tournament strategy for stranger things. I play to get to the wizard modes. Curious what the going tournament strategies are.

Just throwing in my 2 cents - I LOVE THIS GAME. I keep a smaller collection (usually 4 - 6 pins) and I change them out quite regularly. Right now I have Stranger Things, Space Station, Taxi, Comet, and Baby Pacman. Yes Stranger Things is my only modern Stern right now, but I've had plenty over the past few years (IMDN, MET, SW, Aerosmith, AC/DC Pre, GOT Pre, etc.). I've also had lots of the top 90's games to compare (MM, AFM, Shadow, etc.) - check my collection history if you're curious what I've owned (probably no one cares).

There is something about Stranger Things that I love - maybe because I am such a huge fan of the show, but I think more of it is the ruleset and difficulty. Every time I end a game, I want to start another game. I can't say that for many other pins I've owned over the years. I LOVE the cleland code, and keep that updated when I can (still on 0.97) - the 80's music thrown in is very nostalgic for me and enhances the experience for sure. I know I'm in the minority, but for me, Stranger Things is my favorite modern game since LOTR and MET...

Are they novice players? Most of my guests are non-pinheads. They really haven't grown tired of it. In full disclosure, I moved my outlane posts and lowered the pitch to make it easier for guests.

The demo doesn’t work - People seem to be fine just bashing it at my house. They think hitting the shot is "big" when they do hit it.
The orbit feeds suck - Novice players so not sure they noticed.
The magnet lock doesn’t work consistently - Only have a pro.
Too drainy - Made some adjustments that really helped out.
Boring layout - People love the theme and keep coming back. I downloaded some code with tunes to make it more fun.
Multiball - Great for novice players!

I didn't think so. Lol. My comments were all regarding novice players. I don't have a lot of hardcore pinball players stopping by. Lol. I have not grown tired of it!

I honestly think Stranger Things could end up being a huge sleeper hit as code gets tweaked, shots get adjusted, and more people discover it. If not, it will be one of those hidden gems that just doesn't get the respect it deserves (along side X-Men, Mustang, etc). The layout is very satisfying, the mood and theme integration is second to none, and the code is by far Lonnie's best work. I bought it in large part because of how big of a fan of the show my daughter is (and me too honestly), expecting to be kind of lukewarm on it myself. Turns out I can't get enough of it...I can't see it going anywhere for a very long time. Just a great game all around and deserves much more respect.

I haven't even tried Cleland's code since I love the stock audio so much. I should try it though...I've been a huge fan of his other work on TWD and GOTG. Both game changers.

Sweet. I will check it out for sure. Thanks.

interesting, so people just keep playing the telekinesis multiball over and over? That would be boring I guess. Have not tried that myself but will.

I changed my TK multiball from factory to med. A little harder to start so some games I don't play it.

Sorry for newbie questions, which have probably been covered 100 times already, but apart from the projector and telekinesis lock thing, what else do you get of any significance in the premium over the pro? I understand there's a UV light mod that interacts with the playfield paint during upside-down... does that work on the pro? I guess gameplay and main display graphics are the same?

Thanks!

Thanks chuckwurt, you da maaan! Found out after my post that the premium also makes use of the TK lock during MB by grabbing up to 2 balls when SJ is lit and will award 3x SJ when 2 are being held... the pro only goes to 2x SJ... small difference, but still... something... I guess the pro doesn't have art blades? Watching the 'projector reveal' video with Jack Danger, Brian Eddy and Mike Vinikour... Brian kind of answered all my questions

Wiring harnesses arrived today for the coil cooling kit. Still waiting on foam. Once I have that, these are good to go. I'll have 2, 3, and 4 flipper coil-cooling kits at launch. The only difference between the 2 coil kit and the 3/4 coil kits is more fans, more zip-ties, and a custom inline clip-in splitter for the power lead.

One more question... I heard the TK lock doesn't always grab the ball... if it fails to grab the ball, will the game still acknowledge that the ball's locked by making that lock a virtual lock, or do you lose that lock?

I notice in Upside Down that there's a graphic showing a couple of EMs in an arcade... Nice touch... sounds seem awesome on this thing!

My biggest pet peeve with this game is the VUK that just knocks down 2 targets. Seems like such a weird use of that space, it’s pointless.

OK, final question... watching this video it looks like solid shots to the left ramp when lock is lit are often failing to make it to the lock and come back down the ramp... is there an extra elevating part to the ramp that helps the ball get to the TK lock, or does the TK magnet pull the ball out of the ramp? There seems to be something moving back there when the ball enters the ramp with lock lit... if there is something that means the ball needs more speed to make the TK lock it means the pro would be easier to make locks... but then I guess you could disable the TK lock and use virtual locks... it looks like back-handing the ramp to make the TK lock would be impossible... but backhanding that ramp when TK lock isn't lit seems very doable...

Sorry guys but can someone steer me in the right direction for cl sound mod and how to install it . If so thanks heaps in advance

Just replied to your PM which should answer all your questions

I’ve actually been able to backhand it a few times. Basically have to roll it up there. Diverter actuates which basically stops the ball then it releases and ball rolls around the ramp. Really needs to be a half hearted shot but it works. For me as soon as my game ends I can’t hit the start button fast enough. Love this title!! Won’t ever leave my collection. Being a huge fan of the series makes this game a no brainer to have in a collection.

I tried this today and I can see how you could get your scores up with that in a tournament setting. I'm not the best multiball person but was able to manage close to 100 mil just from bonus from the first telekinesis focusing on collecting jackpots and ramps to increase multipliers. If I was a better multiball handler I can see how that could be quite lucrative. Last tournament I was at the scores on ST were well under 150 mil. In a tournament setting the demogorgon is much more dangerous to go after. That said tho it wasn't very enjoyable so I've gone back to climbing for the wizard modes

How do you increase the jackpot value? Would be great if JP value is linked to number of modes done, to somehow persuade players who want a big score away form only going for multiballs as described in previous posts, but I guess this isn't the case... in MM, the multiball jackpots were increased by the number of completed main shots I seem to remember (not played that game for so long, I've forgotten the rules), which I thought was an excellent feature... so I was hoping Brian would have done something similar here...?

Thanks. I think it's a pity that the 'standard MB jackpots are not linked to the rest of the game somehow... its like you have 2 separate things going on... I understand you can stack a mode with the MB, but it would be good if the 2 aspects of the game could be more 'intertwined' I think... thanks again for taking time to explain!

Between those 2 games I was always more a fan of MM... My favourite game of all time... but then I've not played Stranger Things yet

I just pulled the trigger on a used LE with mods at a price I couldn't refuse... cash has not been exchanged yet, but I feel 'I'm in'

Can anyone tell me where the plug for the Christmas lights mod goes? I don’t have the install instructions but it is a four pin connector with the far left pin blocked. Much appreciated.