I chose to believe! He called her Elle and Millie! It’s coming!

There are countless similar social media posts from Stern about other licensors that are similar. New season for Mando, new Black Panther movie (AIQ), etc. None of it has anything to do with new titles coming.

We are more likely to see an entirely new game based on the next 2 seasons (Vecna has fun potential) but this particular configuration is not being re-run - too many nuances to this build

I have a Pro and still say they're not going to run any version again. Does that make my Pro worth more now?

Update on STH vault gate: I reached out to a few people that I know at Stern and a reputable (and knowledgeable) distrib. I heard back from two people and there is no talk at all about a vault edition or a rerun. Also no accessories and no plans to produce more. So…really doesn’t look good for re-run…even in 2024.

I did hear that Stranger things Premium might/will be run again... before reading this thread.
or could be the Pro. but it does sound like it will happen... Remember Iron man?

Agreed. But it sure does keep people talking about Stern! The old adage, bad press is good press…at least they’re talking about you! Shoot, I bit on the “definite” LOTR Vault years ago! Lol

It is sort of interesting that the first pic they used of Mille on the game was specifically the TK lock area. Could've been the translite...maybe it's a hint. Fun guessing either way it goes.

As info, I would suggest at least two layers of mylar around the saucer edge. I did mine before game 1, now at around 850 games, and it has a very slight bit of damage that has made it thru my single layered piece of mylar.

I’d also recommend doing the unpainted wood bottom as a decent amount of clear has chipped off from there on mine.

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After owning my Stranger Things Pro for 9 months, I finally got to Send It Back and finished that mode, and almost got to Light The Fire for the first time. So close. Beat my prior best combo champ score of 99 while I was at it. This game freaking rocks.

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Thanks for sharing.

My right flipper is sticking. I press the button and the flipper stays in the up position. I made sure the contacts were clean and if you hit the left flipper it will go down. Do you think it needs a new coil sleeve? Kinda annoying when trying to live catch or cradle.

When I had the same problem, Pinside told me to change the coil stop and sleeve. When that didn’t fix it, I replaced the return spring and that fixed it.

Have you checked if your coil stop is a shitty Stern original? Spring broken? Dirty sleeve? Cooked coil? Open the hood and take a look.

Replace coil stop, sleeve and if that doesn’t fix it check the plastic flipper bat bushing. Mine cracked recently and caused it to bind.

Everyone covered the likely causes. In summary (and in order of easiest to check):

1) make sure there is about 1/16” (1mm) play in the flipper bat as you lift it up from the playfield. No need to measure it, just make sure there is play as you lift on the bat.
2) check for “gold dust” in bottom of the cabinet under the flipper. This is the telltale sign your stock Stern coil stops are shot. Even if there isn’t gold dust, next step is to replace the coil stop and sleeve.
3) check for other mechanical issues- weak return spring, binding pawl and linkage, worn bushing, etc

A pretty satisfying moment in pinball: finishing a Trap Em round by hitting the last jackpot with one ball with another ball trapped, then quickly trap on the other flipper, and hitting both supers quickly back-to-back. Didn’t make a second round of supers but still scored 500m on the mode.

I tried for hours to adjust mine following both the stern pdf and advices on this thread but still can't get it to work more than 10% of the time... I noticed the shaft of the deflector coil has significant play though, i'm wondering if that could be the cause of the inconsistances

Hang on - how do you score 500 million on that mode?

The biggest aspect of getting the TK lock working for me was wiping down the ramp, diver, and backboard with Novus1. The ball travels twice as fast after doing that, and for sure it is not going to reject. 4 months later when the ramp gets slow again, get the Novus1 out again.

Agreed. Crazy how fast the ball moves on a fresh clean.

Save your demo bomb for the mode. As the animation is starting hit the button to lock in 5 mil. Sink the second shot for 2.5 mil. Now all the lit supers are 5 each. Complete all and now you get to collect the massive super at the Demogorgon. Now imagine you have the 2x multi going as well. I've scored more than 800 mil on the mode. I really wish there was a top score board for it.

...and prem/LE owners make sure you have a ball in the TK lock before shooting up the middle to start Trap 'Em so you can swipe a ball to extend the mode when one drains out.

Pro owners can still try to hold & obtain an add a ball at mystery, but the swipe would be nice (also would be nice if the code allowed for a swipe on pro even if it wasn’t coming off the back wall - which I think if you load premium code on your pro you can do, but you lose some LCD animations).

My pro is running the Premium code just fine. Like you said, you lose some LCD animations, but DO gain the swipe a ball.

I have an issue with the ramp not functioning properly during game play, but it will move up and down stopping in the open or closed position perfectly in test mode.

During game play the ramp inches downwards like it is struggling to go down usually stopping slightly above the playfield. The ramp also does not go back up when it is supposed to after hitting the demogorgon shot, except if the ball drains and then the ramp will fully close perfectly like it does in test mode. Also occasionally the ramp will inch up or down in small steps when pressing a flipper button??? To confirm, the ramp opened and closed perfectly about 15 times in test mode, these issues are only occurring during game play. Could it be a switch or opto issue or something else?

Has anybody else experienced issues like this and know what the cause of this problem may be? Thanks for any guidance on solving this.

Stabbing wildly in the dark, but since the motor and isolated signals work, maybe it's another switch thats literally giving it pause? Like it thinks there is an interference and so it stops and starts cause an offending switch comes off and on?

If anyone currently running the premium software on their pro is willing to help me troubleshoot something, please shoot me a PM.

Hi,

Just curious how the Shaker integration is for Stranger Things? Is it a worthwhile upgrade?

Thanks!

Agreed. Especially with the Demo battles. Absolute must have.

Is there a game made in the last 5 years where someone would say it isn't a must have?

Hello. Anyone know who does the Video Mod. I know Cleland does the Sound Mod. Thanks in advance.

Pretty sure Cleland can give you the code with the updated video as well. PM him.

GOTG. I installed a shaker and never noticed it working. I actually forgot I had installed it.

Did Cliffy ever make a protector for the saucer? I think I remember there was talk about it…

Last I had heard he didn’t have access to a playfield and was trying to work with someone on dimensions.

I imagine he’ll have one at some point. I’d still prefer a mylar’d playfield with no saucer damage to one with a cliffy but it’d be nice to have the option, especially for those with damage.

My Morse code insert is always dimly lit. I’ve swapped the 3-led boards around, and the issue stays at that location (does not follow the board). I’ve done a quick trace of the wires and don’t see any obvious damage or shorts. I don’t have a lot of experience troubleshooting lighting in Spike 2, so any tips are appreciated!

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Mine is very similar to yours. I looked at it and I wasn’t convinced it was the led. I thought it might be some type of reflection making it appear that way. I am however not an expert, so it’ll be interesting to see what other people think.

My Morse code insert is like this also on my premium.

Interesting, so it's not just me.

There are two dimly lit inserts on Stern Star Trek as well that were common to all games... There was a post that recommended switching them out with these:

https://cointaker.com/products/stern-spike-led

... And that actually did the trick.

Possible that could be a solution here as well?

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/st-pro-two-right-enterprise-inserts-are-dim#post-1573036

Have you cleaned the underside of the insert? Sometimes they can get a lot of coil dust under there.

Also, how is the LED alignment with the insert hole?

I think you misunderstood my issue. The insert is ALWAYS lit regardless of game state (just dimly).

I assume that LED is driven by a nearby node board which is letting too much voltage leak through in the off state. Adding some extra resistance in series with the LED should correct the issue, such as 100ohm resistor added to the wire going to that specific LED.

There are some spike2 node board discussion and repair threads, you could ask there for a second opinion and more details.

(the Morse Code on my premium is normal)