I love the game (it's tough!). Not sure I want to dive into $1000 topper territory for no extra mode either. My son and I might get creative. I have no idea how this will turn out, but in theory there will be a fading greens led strip(s) and then another white strip activated by the pops. Crude animation attached.
I'm not sure if I can pull it off but part of me wants to try.
Side note, if someone every decided to make a homemade blank topper mount that secures into the existing Stern holes, that'd be the best damn creation.
I think I found my base. I bought 6 DMD glare guards years ago. They were disappointing and never used them. A little bending and some silicone and I think this will make a stable base for like $18.
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