Stranger Things (LE)
Stern, 2019
Stranger Things (Premium)
Stern, 2019
Stranger Things (Pro)
Stern, 2019Quoted from chuckwurt:Mine is middle of the left and early on the right. 1 out of 20 is terrible IMO. That is 1 out of 20 on a dead center shot? If that’s the case, I would definitely adjust. You’re leaving massive fun on the table if not. You cannot get deep into the demogorgon multiballs if you’re only making it 1 out of 20.
mines nearly identical to this. maybe a bit farther on the left but really early on the right
Quoted from C0untDeM0net:mines nearly identical to this. maybe a bit farther on the left but really early on the right
The pro local to me that has a pretty consistent demo shot too is the same spots on the flippers. His is harder than mine, but more than makable.
Quoted from chuckwurt:Mine is middle of the left and early on the right. 1 out of 20 is terrible IMO. That is 1 out of 20 on a dead center shot? If that’s the case, I would definitely adjust. You’re leaving massive fun on the table if not. You cannot get deep into the demogorgon multiballs if you’re only making it 1 out of 20.
What’s crazy is I’m in here in my game glass off now shooting a slo mo video as a good start to see if I need to adjust or not. From a stand still shot, I’m killing the left flipper. I hit like 3 in a row!(from the left flipper)
Again shooting from a cradle position, and letting the ball roll a little past mid way I’m nailing it.
I was like hmmmm. Tried from right flipper (cradle position) and found about mid way I’m hitting it pretty often as well. Not quiet as much. Talk about Stranger things indeed.
I guess during gameplay I’ve shot more rolling shots out of excitement? Not sure. Maybe the previous owner adjusted it already. Are the spacers visible with the ramp down? It looks like they are in there. Also added a pic from side view of DG. It looks like nothing has been taken out.
I may leave it how it is though, if I’m this consistent from a cradled controlled shot. If I adjust I wonder if I can keep making it from the left, and more often from right. Right now if I’m accurate it seems I’m hitting left 10/10 and right 5/10 maybe leave it alone,eh?
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That's how mine works. Cradle up and I can make it most the time. I'm always curious if I could make it more reliable but I haven't played one easier than mine so I think it's the way it is supposed to be.
Quoted from Magicmike0:What’s crazy is I’m in here in my game glass off now shooting a slo mo video as a good start to see if I need to adjust or not. From a stand still shot, I’m killing the left flipper. I hit like 3 in a row!(from the left flipper)
Again shooting from a cradle position, and letting the ball roll a little past mid way I’m nailing it.
I was like hmmmm. Tried from right flipper (cradle position) and found about mid way I’m hitting it pretty often as well. Talk about Stranger things indeed.
I guess during gameplay I’ve shot more rolling shots out of excitement? Not sure. Maybe the previous owner adjusted it already. Are the spacers visible with the ramp down? It looks like they are in there. Also added a pic from side view of DG. It looks like nothing has been taken out.
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Those are not spacers. Those are the washers that allow the demo to sway. Those screws can be tightened or loosened to allow the demo to jiggle more or less when hit.
The spacers are above the gold washers in your first picture.
Anyone know if this bug has been reported:
Was watching a youtube VOD. Current code. Player had his 4th mode running (right before Total Isolation 1) and started What's That DG mode. During this stack the 4th mode was completed. The game then allowed him to start Total Isolation 1 while still in What's That and at that point the DG would not register hits. Ramp stayed down, etc. He couldn't complete What's That till Total Isolation 1 ended. Couldn't shoot the middle shot as the ramp was blocking.
Not a bug just an annoying stack. My guess is they didn’t complete all three demogorgons required to complete what’s that. That’s 15 bashes or 3 mouth shots.
I’ve had this stack and have completed what’s that and continued on with TI.
Problem is that the TI sounds override the what’s that sounds so it seems no hits are registering but they are.
Quoted from chuckwurt:Not a bug just an annoying stack. My guess is they didn’t complete all three demogorgons required to complete what’s that. That’s 15 bashes or 3 mouth shots.
I’ve had this stack and have completed what’s that and continued on with TI.
Problem is that the TI sounds override the what’s that sounds so it seems no hits are registering but they are.
Ah, good to know. Yeah TI takes over. It never flashed to a quick shot of the DG healthbar. Maybe that would be a good code tweak, so the player knows they are making progress.
Quoted from RC_like_the_cola:Ah, good to know. Yeah TI takes over. It never flashed to a quick shot of the DG healthbar. Maybe that would be a good code tweak, so the player knows they are making progress.
I think it does the kill animations, but that’s it. Totally agree there needs to be something to help the player know they aren’t in some sort of jail.
Just got an email from UPS that something is shipping to me from cointaker. Both the UV kit and topper have been ordered for months. It's 10.5 pounds, so sounds like maybe the topper. It'll be exciting to finally receive at least one of them!
Yeah. That’s what I was thinking. I was actually trying to put it back on. Lol
That’s when I cut my finger.
Cool bud. Yeah..screw taking all that out.
Quoted from Jediturtle:It ain't yours until you bleed on it.
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Hahaha
Well I bled and have cussed it. I could t get the ring back on so pulled the ramp after all. Now I’ve stripped a screw in the metal ramp trying to get it back in. Backed it out again and of course it brought the post with it. Ugh! All this for some new rubbers. Hahah. That’s pinball. A seemingly 20 min project turns to 7hrs.
Quoted from Magicmike0:Hahaha
Well I bled and have cussed it. I could t get the ring back on so pulled the ramp after all. Now I’ve stripped a screw in the metal ramp trying to get it back in. Backed it out again and of course it brought the post with it. Ugh! All this for some new rubbers. Hahah. That’s pinball. A seemingly 20 min project turns to 7hrs.
You are gonna invent even more cusswords when you realize that the Titan purples look way better on this even in upsidedown, than the glow in the dark that only look good for those 10 seconds, so then you want to switch the ramp one again 
(Pic by Countdemonet, I think he used pinballlife purple)
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Well I bled and have cussed it. I could t get the ring back on so pulled the ramp after all. Now I’ve stripped a screw in the metal ramp trying to get it back in. Backed it out again and of course it brought the post with it. Ugh! All this for some new rubbers. Hahah. That’s pinball. A seemingly 20 min project turns to 7hrs.
I can 100% feel this post! LOL
Good luck! 
Is everyone good with "Bullshit" mode being a mystery reward? Would it have been better to have it activated by sneaking the ball behind the drop targets like Indiana Jones' "you cheat, Dr. Jones" shot? I've only played the mode once--the first weekend I got the game.
Quoted from Agent_Hero:have been better to have it activated by sneaking the ball
ahh I like this idea. alternative - weak enough shot around the left orbit and it stops and drops in the back right corner into the pops. i've always thought that shot should be rewarded
Quoted from Agent_Hero:Is everyone good with "Bullshit" mode being a mystery reward? Would it have been better to have it activated by sneaking the ball behind the drop targets like Indiana Jones' "you cheat, Dr. Jones" shot? I've only played the mode once--the first weekend I got the game.
I got it once and never realized it was a Mystery reward. Didn't care for it, though. A bit much.
Great mode but way too rare. Sad they never implemented dirty pool and the game is totally setup for it.
Isn't bs mode always the third mystery award when you are not in a multiball or mode? Kinda like a nod to strobe multiball in afm being the third one there.
That's the trick isn't it? you need to not be adding time or balls via mystery
I actually did manage a true afm style dirty pool not too long ago. Had a ball behind the drops and hit the drop and shot it back up into the demogorgon. Sad nothing happened.
In combo mode it’s the fourth one. Outside of that it’s random. But yes, the key to getting it is getting mystery awards when you’re not in any modes.
My other thought for activating it was if the machine is set to free play, have several flipper button presses activate it as just a funny, quick demo mode to show guests. Something like press left button 3 times, then right button 4 times and upon entering those presses correctly the bullshit callout is heard and a ball is auto plunged for you to goof around in a sort of mini-game.
I feel like dirty pool should be added and it would also be cool if you could shoot the ball into the saucer and then use the action button to fire it out into the drops for some sort of timed shot. Mini mode or side objective maybe? There's also no reason the pro should not get swipe a ball since the premium keeps track of failed physical locks and still awards swipes even if no balls are on the back panel.
Quoted from Agent_Hero:Is everyone good with "Bullshit" mode being a mystery reward? Would it have been better to have it activated by sneaking the ball behind the drop targets like Indiana Jones' "you cheat, Dr. Jones" shot? I've only played the mode once--the first weekend I got the game.
Yep I have only had it twice since getting my game in May. Shame as it’s a fun addition to the game. You wouldn’t want it every game but seems too infrequent currently
Quoted from RC_like_the_cola:I feel like dirty pool should be added and it would also be cool if you could shoot the ball into the saucer and then use the action button to fire it out into the drops for some sort of timed shot. Mini mode or side objective maybe? There's also no reason the pro should not get swipe a ball since the premium keeps track of failed physical locks and still awards swipes even if no balls are on the back panel.
I would def like to have seen X number of saucers awarding something or starting a saucer related mode
Quoted from chuckwurt:In combo mode it’s the fourth one. Outside of that it’s random. But yes, the key to getting it is getting mystery awards when you’re not in any modes.
I knew there was a set path to get it other than random. It's not easy though and it feels like it is intended to be seen more by people that generally get farther in the game. I rarely see it before TI 1 but my mysteries are generally add times or add a balls.
Yeah. I get it often if I concentrate on mystery awards in single ball play. But if you’re just playing normal, it’s rare.
can anyone confirm that these will fit in Stranger things
https://www.pinballlife.com/flipper-coil-stop-for-sternsega.html
Quoted from JakePG:can anyone confirm that these will fit in Stranger things
https://www.pinballlife.com/flipper-coil-stop-for-sternsega.html
Yes, they will.
Quoted from swampfire:I bought mine in May, I’ll just be patient.
I bought mine in January from cointaker - still waiting also...
Quoted from Neal_W:Joined the club today! Picked up a HUO STh Prem with 400 plays.
First question - When turning the volume up to medium or louder the cabinet speaker buzzes like its blown out.
I removed and inspected the factory speaker to see if a screw fell inside and was rattling around but nothing there and nothing loose in the bottom of the cab. Also the voice coil feels fine and no scraping when gently moving the speaker cone.
I tested it while facing up and it sounds perfect, but still buzzes while sitting in the mounting spot. It seems the spacer around the edge is too thin and the edge of the speaker cone is hitting the bottom of the cab when mounted normally.
Is this common??? I have some thick weather stripping that I can use to make the ring around the speaker thicker for now. Any other thoughts?
(no wonder the previous owner traded it in, if they assumed that sound was normal)
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Late reply, but I installed these, which worked nicely: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019O46D12/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Quoted from Morgoth00:You are gonna invent even more cusswords when you realize that the Titan purples look way better on this even in upsidedown, than the glow in the dark that only look good for those 10 seconds, so then you want to switch the ramp one again
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I agree this does look sweet. I am really digging the glow though! UV kicks on is when they really shine, true, but even without UV lights they look cool enough since there is some green tones near the bottom of the playfield on the mountains, and around the rotting pumpkins. There’s also a nice glow green around the left inserts wrapped in Christmas lights. Plus I will be installing some fluorescent pink plastic protectors to build on the color scheme even more.
I do agree with ya though…That purple is nice! 
Maybe next rubber change I’ll have to get em!
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16319185448668651943780703289831 (resized).jpgput a deposit on a Pro two weeks ago, and in before any price increases passed on by the dealer. Inquired about a Prem version, but the dealer said Stern's response was no more STh Prems scheduled to be made. Added a shaker, mirror blades, and topper to the package, and told it should be available for pick-up by mid-Oct (likely sooner)
good possibility I'll add a Pin Stadium NEO Fusion lighting kit on it, as I have a similar kit on my ST Prem and love it
this will be our first NiB purchase, and a good fit with the rest of our slowly growing collection. bummed a Prem wasn't available, but the only feature we both liked on the Prem was the mechanical 'shaking Demogorgon' behind the drop-down panel (the magnetic ball hold and projector were cool, but just ok kinda cool)
hope to be posting back with images of the new line-up late next month
Whoa, was just messing with the flippers looking for the DJ Mixer I saw someone mention, and found the secret Final Showdown Challenge game?!?! Unlimited instant multiball all focused on hitting the hardest ramp in the game??? Yes please!! I always thought you guys were talking about some wizard mode I would never make it to, not a menu mini game! Hahah
Stranger Things- pinball's best kept secret?
Quoted from Morgoth00:Whoa, was just messing with the flippers looking for the DJ Mixer I saw someone mention, and found the secret Final Showdown Challenge game?!?! Unlimited instant multiball all focused on hitting the hardest ramp in the game??? Yes please!! I always thought you guys were talking about some wizard mode I would never make it to, not a menu mini game! Hahah
Stranger Things- pinball's best kept secret?
a lot of the new Sterns have this option, or some kind of mini game.
Quoted from finnflash:a lot of the new Sterns have this option, or some kind of mini game.
Good to know, thanks!
Quoted from Morgoth00:Whoa, was just messing with the flippers looking for the DJ Mixer I saw someone mention, and found the secret Final Showdown Challenge game?!?! Unlimited instant multiball all focused on hitting the hardest ramp in the game??? Yes please!! I always thought you guys were talking about some wizard mode I would never make it to, not a menu mini game! Hahah
Stranger Things- pinball's best kept secret?
Hang on, how do you activate this?
Quoted from allsportdvd:Hang on, how do you activate this?
Hold the flipper buttons in during attract mode.
This is the final wizard mode though. So if you don’t want to spoil it, don’t play the challenge.
Quoted from chuckwurt:Hold the flipper buttons in during attract mode.
This is the final wizard mode though. So if you don’t want to spoil it, don’t play the challenge.
I have been trying for 10 months to get to the final wizard mode. It’s so tempting to try the mini game but I just can’t do it.
Quoted from PinPickle:I have been trying for 10 months to get to the final wizard mode. It’s so tempting to try the mini game but I just can’t do it.
It’s a really great mode and will be so much better if you make it there on your own. I would adjust settings to make it easier to get to the end before playing the challenge. It will still be rewarding to get there.
Quoted from chuckwurt:It’s a really great mode and will be so much better if you make it there on your own. I would adjust settings to make it easier to get to the end before playing the challenge. It will still be rewarding to get there.
My settings are adjusted pretty easy.
I have reached total isolation 2 a few times but that’s about it. I’m going to wait. It will definitely be worth it.
Quoted from PinPickle:My settings are adjusted pretty easy.
I have reached total isolation 2 a few times but that’s about it. I’m going to wait. It will definitely be worth it.
Another thing you can do is have EBs awarded for certain scoring thresholds. Might try that too.
Quoted from chuckwurt:Another thing you can do is have EBs awarded for certain scoring thresholds. Might try that too.
Great idea!
Quoted from JakePG:Feel like I'm beating the hell out or my machine. Have had it less than a week and I'm pushing close to 500 plays
Play better and game count drops…Just a tip.
Quoted from kciaccio:Play better and game count drops…Just a tip.
I heard if you drive cars in reverse the mileage comes off too.
500 games in a week is impressive. I play a lot but pretty sure I've never managed that in a week. I do enforce the no quit rule and turned off the reset game feature on all my games. My son hates it but he's gotta learn how to deal with those bad balls and come back.
It really helped me out recently in a tournament. I was playing on stranger things and this one played very different from mine and I was struggling to adjust. Not friendly out of the pops or mystery and the demo was only ok. I kept missing the skill shot and was struggling to get it under control. I had managed 2 locks for tk though and was setup well for ball 3. The guys I was playing against were only going for demogorgon which I nixed right off given the inconsistent hit rate. I was last in the group and had less than 10 million going into ball 3 and needed more than 60 million to win. Managed to short plunge to the left flipper, backhanded the left ramp starting the mode and tk. Easily won the match and got the knockout bounty for that round. Man I was sweating it though.
BTW Bounty tournaments are super fun. Even though I only came in 6th I still walked home with 100 in bounties.
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