He really did an amazing job in capturing how good this game really is. If you have one on order, I don’t blame you not watching. But it’s definitely worth a view at some point. I learned quite a few new things, like... « Spoiler! Click to reveal. the fender patch! »

The first one hour is probably the best available video of GNR and could be used as the game reveal. Watching that hour and hearing the songs play uninterrupted should top the list for anyone interested in learning what GNR pinball is about. By then, you’ll have a decent idea of what game play is like and whether it is for you. What strikes me while watching this game, is how immersed you can get playing it and how much fun there is at whatever your level of interest. Same goes for all JJP’s and is especially true with POTC also. Start simple and peel back the layers as you can handle it. Carl is practically a pinball wizard on GNR after one week, while most mortals will remember the frenzy and feel like they are barely in control.

I have one on order and on the way to europe as we speak. It should arrive in january and I am looking forward to diving into this game. It's gonna be epic
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I'm not one to brag, but when you're brother is the designer, you end up with some cool stuff.

Christmas 2020. Gnr se/le playfield personalized and signed to me by slash.

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Yo guys
Can anyone check their LE and see if I’m really missing something here ?

Joined on Tuesday, but I just had to do this before the first play...

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It’s like that on mine too

Have you used these before? Or anybody else on this thread? I know it protects the playfield but multiple people told me that dust gets underneath of it and can sometimes make it worse. I also realized this won't stop the pulling from happening either but is what I was told true? I'm only inquiring because I would really like to put one on my CE.

I’m using these for a couple of years now and had no issue with dust. It just gives me a peace of mind. No dimpling, protects the scoops and all of the switch holes as well as the place where the ball falls off the ramp. It does make the gameplay a little different though.

Thats pretty sweet no mather from who you get it. Its nice to be close by the fire. I have the designer team (including your brother) signed upper playfield incoming. Unfortunately Slash was not around for that signing but, damn i picked a sweet game as my first JJP game. I missed his debut title because the run ended early. Maybe i will get my chance at pirates later in life. Have a good holiday snd enjoy that stunning piece of art.

I appreciate the insight. Could you further elaborate on the different gameplay?

Same

How hard was removing the upper playfield and right ramp?

Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like it’s a softer surface than the clear. I see it like this, I can always remove it, it’s not an irreversible thing

I would say it’s not hard, there’s 4 or 5 screws holding the upper playfield. The only thing is that you have to cut quite a few zip ties under playfield. I had the same ones, just took pictures where they were and I put them back after I got done

I'm sorry to keep asking questions but it seems like you have the most knowledge that I've spoken to so far about these. Have any of your machines seen anywhere on the protector from continuous use? And how would you like to come out to Philadelphia and put mine on?

They are ok, but I wouldn’t say there’s an excessive use. I had a great time the last time I was there so I’d be happy to help

I’ve had these on 3 or 4 games and hated them on all except WoZ. It helped the speed on WoZ, but the ball sliding around felt so unnatural that I garbaged them. It also caused air balls.

If you are going to add the playfield protector, one of the first steps is to remove all playfield parts attached to the topside. That can be pretty daunting on this game. Sure many areas are no problem but others may not be. So my question is why not cheat in the few hard to reach areas by cutting the protectors with a blade to fit around the interference? You still want to install decal on dust free surface, but if you aligned the cut edges at install, they would be sealed. Say you made the cuts in strategic places. I am wondering about that approach for other games too. It is not ideal but would it be so horrible? That would encourage more people to be willing to do it themselves.

If you cut it to take a short cut in places, you’re going to have problems with balls getting hung up.

And dust is going to get under them eventually since they’re just floating on the pf.

Not surprised...not a fan of these whole PF protectors. Hell, even cliffies & mylar cause minor gameplay issues (I only use cliffies/mylar when necessary). The whole idea of having a clear coated PF is to protect the PF. In a home use environment, I just can't imagine having PF damage. I've owned quite a few games over the years and never had a problem with PF wear. I think these whole PF protectors create way more problems than they solve. And the effort to install this on GNR...OMG!

Just play the damn thing
Who cares about few bruises
That’s all part of the experience

If you want to keep it new just don’t play it
LOL

Merry Xmas playing pinball all day

Rock on !!

Well, it is a one time effort. So presumably you could spend a day fiddling with it and be playing the game the next. That might require you make a shortcut to get game back together, or maybe not.

The more I thought about it, I’ve decided :
If you don’t have the experience or knowledge to do something right,
If you don’t have the skills or interest in learning something,
If you don’t have the right tools or equipment for the job.
If you don’t have a general plan of attack or the attention to detail needed,

Do not start the project. Run and hire someone who can do it, or forget about it. So how much should someone charge to install a playfield protector on a brand new GNR? Exclude the effort to transport the game and assume the protector costs $300. Just labor, o/h and profit is ... ???

Of course the holy grail would be for JJP to offer them as an option to be installed at time of payment. Not too late for that. I guess they’d need to absolve themselves of deficiencies caused by the product or it’s installation. But it shouldn’t be difficult for them. Come on JJP. CE owners are a picky bunch. Offer to install a playfield protector for a fee and give these 1%’ers a present for 2020.

Merry Christmas, Pinside!

That’s badass !! That’s a good brother !

Which distributor? I’m with Coin Taker. Last update was February delivery.

Merry Christmas!

From my understanding JJP did offer them installed on some machines, Hobbit for example. I think that's a great idea to offer up to the customer.

I don’t know how this NIB goes it’s my first but I’m thru GAP and he told me I was “up there” on list and would be possibly Jan or early feb latest if that helps .

Now that is cool! Jealous!!

Agreed 100%. Just play the machine. That's what it was built for. Clean and wax the playfield when needed, change balls and rubbers as necessary, and its all fine. Playfield protectors change the feel of the machine and inevitably end up looking like hammered dog shit.

A mate of mine once said that women were like dogshit.

When his wife asked what he meant he said the older they get, the easier they are to pick up.

If you are waiting for an SE or LE, and you don't get your machine before the CE run it'll be March at the earliest. Once the CE's hit the line, I don't think they are going to stop until they are done and that will take a couple months.

Will the Playfield protector affect the sensors for where the piano keys are .

That’s a good question. You also have the skill shot sensors and the ball locks.

It works

Here’s my LE.

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Thanks that’s good to know .I’m fine waiting as once it arrives I’ll bet the others get ignored for quite sometime .

I wouldn’t bet against it.

Received some of my GnR merch today. Nice quality stuff!

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Anyone can tell me where switch 21 is located
Under playfield
Damn thing keeps scoring

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How to adjust this switch ?

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Keyboard in front of the scoop has three inserts. Go into the menu and recalibrate them, I had to do this on my new game... I had the opposite problem with nothing scoring including the skill shot and the guitar locks.

Thanks for the feedback

Dumb question: I’m just trying to prep some things before the arrival next week, does GNRLE come with Invisaglass? I’m too lazy to go back and look through the threads.

Yes

Did youget an email or anything that it shipped? I ordered a banner but haven’t heard anything? Thanks

Anybody else have issues with this little bastard like me? This keeps popping out.

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Mines popped out once.

Multiple times. Finally stretched it out a bit and threaded wire all the way through the bracket hole. You want to be sure and thread the wire far enough so the switch leaf will fall into far end wire and that it rotates smoothly.

It said that there was a 3 week lead time on orders with banners. We likely won't hear anything until after the new year for those.