Quoted from SkyKing2301:

PSA: if you haven't watched and/or don't own Beyond the Lighted Stage, better watch it now -- just watched it with my son and Netflix warned us it's going away on Feb. 14![quoted image]

Quoted from SkyKing2301:

phew, I had to sit down.
Wow.
This game is AMAZING. SO fun. The light show is incredible. Super fast, super flowy, so many things to hit. I finally started blowing things up in my last game before writing this and finished at 431M.
After about 10 games on our new LE -- the pinnacle of my pinball collecting journey -- (plus a handful among my family members) here are some praises along with some constructive criticisms / suggestions for improvement:
-the mirrored backglass on the LE is gorgeous -- though you can only fully appreciate it when the game is turned off. Not a complaint, just saying.
- SO. MANY. SHOTS. I'm sure it's because I don't know what the hell I'm doing yet, but there are so many things to shoot for, it's almost overwhelming. Not a bad thing, especially for novice players, because you'll always successfully do something, even by accident.
- so many songs to choose from -- my family and I agree it'd be nice to have a Random Song option.
- the Mystery definitely needs some sorting out. Several times I was in multiball modes and balls got super stalled in the scoops because it was running a Mystery in the middle of the multiball. Other times, when I wasn't in a multiball, I'd drop it in the scoop to trigger Mystery -- but also happened to trigger Far Cry multiball, so it kicked it out unexpectedly quickly to start the multiball before it finished Mystery, and I was caught with my pants down (figuratively only) because I was watching the Mystery selection the screen. It should finish the mystery first and THEN start multiball.
- My daughter also pointed out (as others have) that the song should change back to your original selection when your specific multiball or mode is over, because otherwise it's hard to tell if it's over or not.
- Again, I have no idea what the hell im doing yet, and the game is way too fast to dare looking up at the screen, so I appreciate many of the callouts giving some instruction. Still, clearly I need to learn more about how to complete the modes. I felt like I was destroying some of the modes in that big game I just had, but the lights seemed to indicate that I'd completed only one.
- Speaking of the screen...others have mentioned this too ... there's a LOT going on up there and it's all very small. I think some tweaks might help.
- I would like it to not auto-launch when you sneak it back into the shooter lane under the upper right flipper. To me, that should be an earned pause and perhaps another attempt at a skill shot. What's the point of getting it in there if it just auto launches back out to the pops? Give me a chance to do something with it. I could understand auto-launch during multiball but not in single ball play.
Anyway I'm not unhappy AT ALL, I absolutely love it and look forward to figuring more of it out! Family's digging it too. My wife especially loves the VUK shot, she seems to be able to hit that consistently and repeatedly, which makes her feel accomplished.
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Quoted from Kkoss24:

The first in the wild is finally home Thanks again to Bouche03!! Had a little time to stop at Wizard World with him ,always a blast .
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Quoted from Kkoss24:

Had a ball hang up here a couple of times .I played with the pitch and L/R a little bit as I was getting some clunky play pictured here coming out of the left orbit and left loop both in the area above the upper flipper .I will toy around with this area more tomorrow .The ball gets halted a brief moment up there at those 2 spots .The scoops are scoops .They are fine and to those that we’re thinking they would be upset don’t worry the ball still sneaks in from the side .One thing I noticed was how offset the flippers are compared to other games see in pictures .Another cool thing is there are so many strange rebounds that turn into a turn into actual shots by accident if that makes sense .One example is I shot hard with the left flipper and it hit the tip of the upper while down and made the jackpot ramp .Stuff like that that puts a big smile on your face .Most of the time I never seen the ball enter the side scoop because it’s so damn quick .Sooooo much going on in this game I’m looking forward to seeing how code progresses as the game simply Fing rocks as is !!!!! Guys don’t worry a bit about this one this is a big time Winner !!
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Quoted from Rarehero:

Flippergate be damned, I had to set it up and play a few games. I was able to connect to WiFi & register - but the game wouldn’t get far in the update process & would stop. Not sure if it’s cuz I’m far from my router or some other issue. I updated it with USB instead.
Only played a handful of games & have no idea WTF I’m doing - but it is thrilling to play. The expression light shows to my favorite songs just makes it so enjoyable. Fast play, great combos, Canadian accents - it’s everything you could want!
Hopefully I’ll figure out the rules eventually…but
I think it’s like AC/DC in the sense that even if I never get all the nuance, it just makes me happy playing it.

Quoted from PinMonk:

Boo. Have to deal with hazed up residue that you wipe off before polishing, which I hate in a pinball machine playfield. End up with hazy wax crap in your star post bases, etc. P21S has spoiled me.

Quoted from WeirPinball:

It's here - just have to update the code and it's ready - gameroom isn't what it used to be....
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Quoted from Apollo18:

Why? Honest question.

Quoted from AUKraut:

Just a quick update all the my RUSH mods are in stock and ready to ship, available thru my PinSide shop!
RUSH STEAMPUNK GEAR FLASH COVERS
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1227-willipinball-mods/05759-rush-steampunk-gear-flash-covers
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RUSH STEAMPUNK GEARS DRUMSTICK MOUNTS
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1227-willipinball-mods/05872-rush-steampunk-gears-drumstick-mounts
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RUSH ROLL THE BONES FLASHER DOME REPLACEMENT SET
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1227-willipinball-mods/05787-rush-roll-the-bones-flasher-dome-replacement-set
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RUSH SIGNALS FIRE HYDRANT FLASHER DOME REPLACEMENT
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1227-willipinball-mods/05891-rush-signals-fire-hydrant-flasher-dome-replacement
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Quoted from wxforecaster:

I can finally join this room. 20+ years in this hobby hoping for RUSH to get made. Ordered an LE months ago and tuned out the release, Pro streams, locations with the game, etc... as I wanted ZERO spoilers. It showed up Wednesday and I just can't stop. John, Ray and everyone involved crushed it in every capacity. So many shots, yet so much flow. The metallic cabinet art and mirror backglass are AMAZING. I like the Avatar/WPT prong captive ball lock, the TWD drop target concept, the LOTR/Austin Powers center, the button "digital Phurba", and soooo much more. And to think how early the code is and it's already great. Just in awe. For years I thought Metallica was Borg's best design. It may have a new rival.

Quoted from jid:

Over 200 plays on my Pro. The playfield looks like it is starting to get quite a few ball indentations/dimples. Especially in the lower playfield. Is anyone else seeing this? Is the fix to just put down a large Mylar circle?
I tried to take pics but am failing at getting a good shot with the lighting.

Quoted from Shapeshifter:

Scoop has been a real downer for this game.
It was hot on my wish list, but it was supposed to be a positive feature and its anything but!
Gonna wait to see how the game is after next few updates.

Quoted from Aniraf:

Hey everyone, I wanted to announce a new option to fix your scoops and protect your delicate parts...the "Rush TPU Scoop Protector" is real! Using NinjaCamp's "near-patent pending" technology we've been able to create what I believe is the ultimate fix for our scoop issues. Why is it the ultimate you ask? (I'm glad you asked) There are a couple of reasons:
1) Easy to install
2) No metal on metal
2) Excellent protection
4) Color choices!
Unlike traditional protectors, the TPU version will not cause additional wear to the ball, nor will the protector develop any ugly "wear spots" over time. Furthermore NinjaCamp's process allows for a paper thin top-side edge which improves the overall performance of the scoop. Don't believe me?? Well, first, go fuck yourself and second...just kidding about the first thing. In all seriousness, we've been testing these protectors in two locations for over three weeks with thousands of plays and zero issues! I'll also mention that the solution is aesthetically pleasing. We teamed up with Outpost Kodelia's amazing design team to produce a part so perfect that the "tuning fork" sound from the factory scoop is still in tact.
We will be selling this solution in two versions, full and partial protection. This allows for owners to decide if they wish to improve the front facing (extremely problematic) protector or both protectors using the same solution. Our engineering team has has also discovered that premium/LE versions of the game may have an additional metal bracket on the underside. We've developed this solution for both configurations, however we would prefer to know as we can slightly tweak the part to ensure a perfect fit.
I've attached a couple of pictures of the protector in "Ghost Rider Grey" and "Bastille Day Black". These should wet your appetite while we configure the store and finalize the details. Partial protection will cost $30 whereas the full protection will be $55. I highly recommend the full protection because it looks and works so awesome! Everything will be listed on Pinside (sales support these forums) and available to ship globally starting next week.
Lastly:
A little bit about NinjaCamp: NinjaCamp, entered into the mod business around the time that Rick and Morty was ending the production run. There were some problems to solve, including a very similar TPU portal protector (https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1326-ninjacamp-mods/05107-rick-and-morty-tpu-portal-protector). We've had fantastic success with that part and subsequently have literally worked to patent the process of producing 3D printed TPU protectors. The quality and fit are amazing! You can read a little more about us on this thread https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ninjacamp-mods. I encourage you to post questions there or PM me directly so that we don't clog up this thread too much, but hell...it is a forum so do whatever you like .
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Quoted from Rarehero:

My friend gave me these settings for Godzilla LE, so I tried them on Rush LE. Try them & see what you think. For me, the treble was a tad high & the bass a tad low…so I adjusted those to taste after doing this.
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Quoted from mIkea:

Great news- Cliffy’s protectors are in testing.
http://www.passionforpinball.com/wip.htm

Quoted from AUKraut:

From a quick glance a few weeks ago I believe the plastics around the TM must be removed to expose the TM mounting screws....

Quoted from AUKraut:

I didn't clarify enough: the playfield plastics around the Time Machine looked like they need to be removed to access the TM, not the plastic covering on the TM itself.....

Quoted from Pinplayer1967:

Ordered the Ninja protector. Getting tired of waiting on Stern and removing the glass every few games to free the stuck ball. Stern crapped the bed on this deal and offered a ugly fix with the blue horse blinders

Quoted from schudel5:

The inside of my LE cabinet with glue and paint slopped on the bottom. Again, not like it's going to be seen, but just showing the attention to detail Stern has with 5 figure games.
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Quoted from upsfeedr:

how hard is that to put on.. looks like it would be hard and a lot of work

Quoted from sudsy7:

Looking forward to your video. Any fitment issues (did you have to trim anything on the protector)? Did you remove the playfield from the machine to install?

Quoted from sudsy7:

Cool. Did you remove the playfield? Seems like it would be easier on one's back to install on a rotisserie.

Quoted from WeirPinball:

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Quoted from DRDAVE:

I think the factory scoop protector will still have issues bunching up / binding up the ball over time even with the protector over it as the ball will be bashing the inside of the scoop numerous times per game. Thus lifting up the playfield protector that's covering it.
When my playfield protector arives, I'm going to take out the factory scoop protector, install the playfield protector then install Aniraf's 3D printed protector on top of the playfield protector since Aniraf's scoop protector is pliable and shouldn't cause binding like stock metal ones would.

Quoted from Schwaggs:

I wouldn’t update to .90 over WiFi. It’s huge and takes forever. I’d did mine the old fashioned USB stick method. Super easy.
Update instructions - All Games:
1 - Download the zip file
2 - Unzip the file, this will create a folder that contains SPK file(s).
3 - Open the folder, copy the file(s) to the root level of a
USB stick. (Do not copy the folder.)
4 - Power game off
5 - Insert USB stick
6 - Turn on game
7 - After game boots up it will give the option for software update
8 - Volume buttons change options for full or quick update. Enter selects the
option and starts the update.
9 - Once update is completed game will prompt user to power game off and
remove USB stick.

Quoted from jpc211245:

After 175 games, Rush is unquestionably the greatest pin experience of my life. Below are a few specifics.
Rush - no other music comes close anywhere IMO. The underlying theme!
The flow and number of shots just keep me saying “one more game”.
The expression lights have really gone to another level in .90. Spirit of Radio and La villa are marvelous.
Very deep early code that appears to just be getting started.
The speed layout with the height differentials in ramps and wires.
The artwork and “crystalized” look that comes off the back glass and cabinet.
The callouts are laced with Rushisms, very entertaining!
Huge amount of HD video content integrated into the pin currently.
Dynamite combo of classic pinball targets and latest mechanical endeavors. (Marcos interview yesterday)
Passion for this project - Borg, Ed Robertson, Alex & Geddy just to name the obvious.
Lastly, it sounds like there will be a pretty dynamic topper to come.

Quoted from orangedude71:

Any other protective recommendations? Mine arrives next month. Ive already ordered this protector. My theory is that newer machines will need time for the clear to fully setup so this seems to be a no brainer.. at least for the first few plays

Quoted from swampfire:

What happens if you wax the playfield before it’s done curing? Does it not harden up or something?

Quoted from WeirPinball:

The problem is the formula for the clear changed due to environmental stuff and the softer wood. Ball vs wood - wood always looses. If you think you need to let your game cure talk to an auto painter, do they cure cars for weeks?

Quoted from CrashJT:

My experience so far with Rush Premium has been awesome. My wife and I are huge fans of the band. (We're fortunate enough to appear in the game singing "conform or be cast out" in Subdivisions, and "kindness that can kill" in Freewill.) I've owned arcade games since the mid 90's, and this is my first NIB experience. So far it's been fantastic. I think the artwork is sublime. I like and respect all eras of the band and live that Michael has tried to incorporate as much as he was able to, without it looking like some sort of hodge podge scrapbook. I love the Test For Echo touches on the Premium. I know a lot have discussed issues with the cartoonish portrait in the center of the playfield. I've read every post, and I do agree to some extent with some of the criticism,. Maybe it's because of my Red Lenses, but It harkens back to the dreaded (but beloved) kimono era. The cartoonishness, to me, adds to the campiness of both that Rush era AS WELL AS that campy era of Pinball art in general. And for this reason,
I love it! The default sound was honestly "fine" for a pinball machine, but the addition of the Pinwoofer system definitely allows you to hear a lot more. Treble of Neil's varied cymbals, bells and whatnot, as well as the intricate bass lines of Grddy's. It's not a must have, but you likely have already spent 8K to 12K, what's $370 more to make it sound fantastic (for home ). Friends who WEREN'T Rush fans say playing makes them want to listen to more Rush, which is great. I love it, because when your favorite song moments cross with the adrenaline Rush of blowing up the game and seeing all of this glorious lights, it burns that euphoria into your cortex! My wife on the other hand, isn't a huge arcade/ pin person and so is hearing the repetitive music from afar and it is making her less interested in hearing Rush. I get that too. I've had on the Far Cry ball lock since the beginning. I love it. Super cool! I haven't seen any glitches in .90. I've seen people complain that they can't see the ball locked from the player position. I'm 6'1" I can't either, but it's pretty obvious. Unless you're in the middle of another multiball, the whole game pauses for a second or two for your to enjoy the fruits of your labor! A red light appears in the window, the lightning strike video showing the concert footage baby carriage on the pier and the words "Far Cry Ball Locked" also appears. A white flashing light in the window washed out the red during the lightning! Cool effect. If you need to see it, stand on one for foot, put one leg behind and bend at the torso and you'll be able to see it sitting there. Maybe the window is more for onlookers, but that red glow means something! Trust me, it's there! When you finally lock the second ball with the side scoop flashing green, "Far Cry" is shown and both scoops eject balls simultaneously! It's badass!! The Clockwork Angels Drum Clock is also very cool. It has 12 "hour" leds and a minute hand. It's in memory of Neil Peart, which I think is cool. When not playing, it shows the actual time. When playing, it has two functions. During "Working Man" mode, it regulates the length of the mode as you use the drum bumpers to move it from 9AM to 5PM to complete your work day. It also starts The "Headlong Flight" multiball when you make it it strike midnight. I also like the ball lock behind the drop targets. If you hit the captured ball it releases, but eventually it just returns it into game play. Not exactly sure what causes the variation, but it's fun. I've added a bunch of cool mods like the Signals Dog and Fire Hydrant as well as the Presto rabbit in the hat (thanks Rocket City). Also the Roll The Bones dice (thanks WilliPinball mods) on the slingshots and two Clockwork drums on the left back two flashers. Also PinMonk's color mode light mod. Lermods ice blue trough lighting really makes my owl pop! Looking forward to a Red Barchetta, some Cliffys and a Wizard Mod Test For Echo action button magnet. Maybe a gefilter! With regard to the scoop, I have rev 2. 150 + games in, zero ball scaring, bottom scoop looks fine, slight wear on side. I would be pissed if the playfield were damaged, but mine seems fine. Would rather have an intensely fun game with one of a kind features, than a perfectly boring game delivered late. To me these are all hand built, unique and one-of-a-kind pieces of industrial art. That's part of what makes them unique and special.
I really wanted a LE, but didn't have enough clout, this being my first NIB. I'm jealous and hope you all are loving your babies! I'm very happy with the art of the Premium, Moving Pictures being my favorite album. I will be getting the Expression Lighting, probably the Side Armor and the topper.
I hope any issues are resolved quickly for everyone and that you enjoy yours as much as I love mine.
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Quoted from thekaiser82:

I have not tried both, but I am very happy with the pinwoofer setup.

Quoted from PinWoofer:

This might explain it:

Quoted from gripwhip:

I just replaced my 5.25" Kenwood speakers with KICKER CS Series CSC5 5.25-Inch speakers on my Rush LE. I like the sound a lot better. It is cleaner with better bass. Thanks for all the tips. No separate amp for now. They were $80 for the pair.

Quoted from swampfire:

Here’s a better picture of my Premium with the scoop fix. I really don’t mind it.
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Quoted from swampfire:

My Premium was built March 2, and the upgraded metal for the scoop (and the blue ears) were already installed. The scoop metal is fine after 500 plays. I’m going to install a playfield protector on mine while I wait for one that has clearcoat. I’m guessing from looking at your install that I won’t need the blue ears at all with the playfield protector.

Quoted from swampfire:

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Quoted from swampfire:

Dude, you won’t need it. The playfield protector will protect the protector just fine. But it mounts to the 2 posts on either side of the scoop.

Quoted from Boslaw:

I took the easiest sound upgrade route - added an external subwoofer I had by alligator clipping speaker wire to the cabinet speaker terminals and running the wire through the vent holes in the back/bottom of the cab. Doesn't make the volume louder but it makes it sound so much better. It's like the difference between listening to an old AM mono radio vs. stereo FM radio. Tinny and thin sound vs. full sound. I'm sure the sound would improve dramatically by swapping the stock speakers with something better, tweaking the EQ, etc etc but I don't want to spend a bunch of time and money to mod up what is already an expensive pin. Subwoofer is simple and makes a noticeable difference.
Bottom line - if you have a subwoofer in your house, give it a try.

Quoted from PinMonk:

Ok, mylar installed to protect both RUSH scoops. Mostly invisible unless the light is directly on it as you can see from the comparison pics below.
I had to cut the mylar off from under the posts because when I went to reinstall the posts, tightening them tweaked the mylar.
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Quoted from Boslaw:

My sub doesn't have an ohm switch. It's a B&W sub I've had for a very long time but it wasn't being used. Is there a 4/8 switch on the amp in the pin?
Back of the sub has:
Phase (0 or 180)
Mode (Auto or On)
EQ (A or B)
Low Pass Filter (40-140)
Out/In
Volume
I need to read the manual to figure out what all of those options means.

Quoted from Animal:

Since we have such major Rush fans here, I thought I would repost this in this thread. So, living in Toronto and being a musician Ive been a Rush fan my whole life. As a matter of fact, my oldest son's God mother is friends with Geddy, but I digress...and, unfortunately, I have never met him...
After Neil's passing in early 2020 I was surfing all things Rush and found the address to his childhood home, I knew that Alex and Geddy were from a suburb north of Toronto and found their elementary school from a video they did and posted on Youtube. Backstory: my son is studying music and would like to develop a career in music, so I thought we could visit Rush spots and illustrate that Rush were just a bunch of kids, like he and his friends, growing up around Toronto and big stuff almost always starts from humble roots. This launched "Rush Day" Feb 8th, 2020.
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When a buddy of mine heard what I was doing he asked to come along. First stop, Neil's childhood home in St. Catherine's where he learned to play the drums all those years ago:
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From there we visited Lakeside park, about 2 km from Neil's childhood home:
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BTW, in the top right hand corner of the sign was a candle hung in memory of Neil.
...and if you know the lyrics to Lakeside park, you know why I took this pic...
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From there we drove to North York where Alex and Geddy grew up and visited their old elementary school...
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We then shot downtown and did a drive by their management offices in Toronto and ended visiting Geddy's house and Alex's condo where I gave my kids 2112 and Moving pictures albums. At the beginning of the day, on the way to St Catherine's we read from an article Neil wrote in '94 about growing up in St. Catherine's https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/entertainment/music/2020/01/10/neil-peart-in-his-own-words-growing-up-in-st-catharines.html and on the way to Toronto we read excerpts from the Oral history of the band https://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/toronto-star-05.2013.php and listened to RUSH the entire time. Was a totally memorable day and buddies of mine from Montreal want to do it with me on their next visit to Toronto. No better way to spend a Saturday than by driving around Toronto listening to Rush!! Hell, you may even see them on the road as I happened to see Geddy in 1990, as I lived quite close to him at the time...

Quoted from Valorguy:

Anyone know where I can get a clear plastic shooter lane protector? MezelMods is out (or hasn't had them yet).....

Quoted from schudel5:

Ok! That Cygnus X-1 Challenge is f'n AWESOME! I can almost see myself just playing that one mode.

Quoted from orangedude71:

Wanted to check in with you.. My premium arrived today and i have the playfield protector ready to install. Do you still recommend placing it over the top of the scoop protector? Any other recommendations?

Quoted from Lermods:

I did the same thing, noted it a few days ago. One guy suggested I would get ball traps on slow rolls because switch was higher, but I haven’t had a single one and it registers every time. Nothing more is really needed to fix this issue.

Quoted from Ghosters:

I also have the node board 10 issue. Ramp died in the middle of a game. I can't see anything burned, but have not pulled the board yet. It's an April 26 build, which I saw someone else had the same build date and problem. No ferrite that I can find, but I don't see how that would have helped. Anyone else having the same issue node 10 issue add have any particular mods. Shaker Motor, Pinwoofer etc? I am new to this so go easy on me.

Quoted from swampfire:

If you can see a burned trace on that board, yes. You may have to take a pic and zoom in to see the damage.

Quoted from swampfire:

If you can see a burned trace on that board, yes. You may have to take a pic and zoom in to see the damage.

Quoted from swampfire:

https://sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rush_LE_Pre_web.pdf
Page 11 shows the location. Good luck! Take a good picture of that board and send it to Stern, they’ll take care of you.

Quoted from WeirPinball:

Are you guys trying to get the original boards fixed in the meantime? At least get your games up and running again.

Quoted from dannunz:

Ninja protector with a playfield protector over it. Seven hindered plays snd not a scratch.
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Quoted from Schwaggs:

I totally agree with you. For the price they are charging, one should expect a properly cleared playfield that allows the ball to roll properly.
This same thin and/or missing clear was on many of the NIB games (not just Rush) on display at SFGE this weekend. I don’t know why we should accept this lack of quality.
I guess on the plus side - without clear you will not have pooling.
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