We were planning a TMNT pin/1989 arcade party but all bars in Florida got shut down again shorty before we left to get the pin

First impression of the game is VERY positive, I didn’t play enough to get into the rules, but the basics - shot layout, geometry, art, light show etc are superb.

Best light show on any Stern pro and the most loaded/not feeling like its missing anything layout pro since Metallica.

I have some nostalgia for the franchise when I was a kid, but I’m far from a super fan and haven’t seen anything turtles related in probably 15-20 years. I’m glad I took a gamble on this game. Stern absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one.

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Strictly talking about the layout, I think this is John Borg's new best design. Love the right ramp feed to the upper left flipper, insanely fast. The whole layout just flows and shoots really well.

Anyone have feedback on the Mezelmods' Technodrome mod? Easy to install, worth $80? Looks good from pictures.

Was wondering if I had a cabinet issue. Installed the same shaker motor in AIQ and its fine, I can hear game audio over the shaker and it isnt too much. My TMNT cabinet sounds like its about to fall apart with the exact same motor.

Have you tested the BA switch in switch test?

Just put the 1987 code on my game and it is the icing on the cake.

I really should be out of the honeymoon phase with this game by now but I like it the more I play it. It’s as hard as BSD, Iron Man etc, but with long term goals. I’m nowhere close to getting to the wizard mode, but it’s fun grinding away hoping to get there eventually.

That is one oversight, there is no super/extra skillshot for holding in the left flipper to disable the post. Even without the skillshot, I find the points/reward for the normal skillshot negligible and the risk of the ball hitting a pizza target right out the gate and getting the disc spinning isn't worth it. One of the few things I wish they'd add/change.

With how difficult the layout is and how many tasks you have to accomplish to get there (not simply being lame and timing out all modes), I think Cowabunga is this generation of pins’ Valinor. Will certainly be a challenge to get there

Over the last few days I finally got around to installing some mods and I'm really happy with the results.

Put in PinMonk’s Mode and Turtle power color gels and Mezel Mods’ training signs, Technodrome and 2 Mutagen container flashers.

It all looks amazing and nothing stands out looking like a mod, like it all should have been factory.

All I was planning on doing further is powder coating the trim and the DIY Krang mod until I saw the really cool custom toppers recently, may have to make my own as well..

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Scoring is still weird, but for me the challenging layout and insane amount of tasks to reach the end of the game are what keep me coming back, the scoring is kind of negligible. I wouldn't buy it again if scoring was enough for you to sell it in the first place.

I kept the van in its stock position with the technodrome mod, but if you go back 15 or so pages, there were a few guys that turned the van like you did and had no issue with the mod.

Feature adjustment #108 will kill it in attract and during Turtle Power MB.

Unplug the game and don’t touch it for a month. Come back to it and see if you miss it, if not, time to move on.

Coming up on almost a year with the pro and still love it. Hoping for another update to polish the scoring, but I’m content with where the game is right now.

I wouldn’t put Pinstadiums in a game that has a good RGB GI light show in it like TMNT.

Either killing the backbox lighting during gameplay (adjusted in menus) or HD glass will get rid of any problems you have seeing the back of the PF. TMNT has an impressive lightshow on its own, don't feel pinstadiums are necessary on it.

Fingers crossed for one final update similar to what was done for MET/IMDN/GB etc. I'm happy with where the game is right now, but the scoring could definitely use some adjustments and the rare Multiball causing the game to freeze bugs need to go.

I've had my Pro for over a year now and am still in the honeymoon stage, I really love this game. Most of my friends, pinheads or not, can't stand it or think its unfair, but the theme integration, tough layout and insane requirements to beat it keep me coming back. I think this game is a keeper for me.

Scoring and the game freezing bug associated with Turtle Power definitely need addressing.

Still love the game, but it’s the next game on the chopping block if Godzilla turns out to be amazing.

It’d be a shame to get rid of a game I love just because of code, but I’m not waiting years for an update that may or may not ever come out.

I don't know that they phoned it in on code with TMNT, it was ambitious that they had so many different things going on at once - leveling up your Turtle, mode completions adding perks to MB and mini wizard modes, multiple minor modes and hurry ups that can be stacked on top of regular modes and multiballs, but the scoring doesn't take into account any of those things.

I get 500,000 for completing a mode with 4-5 shots, but one April hurry up (with no added perks) is 1.5M or more??

I also hate with a passion random awards from the pops, I hope no new game going forward has this feature.

Got to Final Battle for the first time, achieved Max Krang for the 4th time ever and got through 2 phases of Final Battle.

When my ball drained from Final Battle it showed the “Cowabunga ready” screen. I’m crushed I got so close.

Some whacky scoring along the way, including a 20million April hurry up during Final Battle, I believe it was my 7th or 8th one and I had the 2X April perk with Mikey and I guess 2X was running for such a huge payoff.

Lots of exclusive music, call outs and GI/lighting effects for Final Battle, really awesome mode.

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If anyone is interested in joining the TMNT club, I have just listed my pro for trade/sale on the marketplace

Machine - For Trade

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Pro) + extras Archived

Fully shopped/refurbished - “Stern TMNT Pro for sale/trade. Nice shape Flash Gordon or Future Spa + cash preferred, check my wishlist for other potential trades. No termite or water damaged games, please. I ca...”

2021-09-18

Palm Harbor, FL

Taygeta

Trade

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Status: Didn't sell to Pinsider