Godzilla Pinball Gigan Strategy - Stern Pinball (Part 1)

[@bdfrancis1791]

I love that we live in a world where there exists entire stations and channels dedicated to pinball strategy and game play. What a time to be alive! Carve out that niche fellas, keep up the amazing work and thank you for sharing🤘🤙🙌🖖

[@ThePinballCompany]

It's a crazy fun hobby. Hopefully we can keep helping people learn and understand these amazing machines.

[@codybaustert]

These last few tutorials by Travis have been by far the best pinball tutorials I have personally seen on KZbin or any other platform for that matter. The way he’s recording the pinball play then editing over it with commentary and visuals makes it crystal clear what’s going on. Zero confusion. I really hope you’re getting good feedback for these and continue to make more for new and old games alike.

[@ThePinballCompany]

Appreciate it Cody. That's the goal, make these games as accessible and understandable as possible, while trying not to overwhelm with too much information. The long term plan is to be consistent with Stern games and sprinkle in some Bally / Williams games.

[@luckizt]

Yeah I agree. Very solid

[@StrikesandSpares]

Wholeheartedly agree with this. Can’t wait for more!

[@severinjohn]

I just checked my SIC stats for Godzilla and I have about 100 plays total and stuck at mid 300 million high scores for both the Pro and Premium (played at bars & arcades, as I don't own one). Thanks for the post. This simple strategy will help me elevate my scores.

[@ThePinballCompany]

Good luck! Let me know how it goes.

[@dangerdonk6670]

We asked and you listened! Thanks for making this on Godzilla. Can't wait for more GZ content!

[@ThePinballCompany]

There's a lot recorded! There will be a mix of Godzilla content and Jaws content coming for the first part of this year. Appreciate the feedback.

[@zillelben8742]

You, my friend, Travis, are not only gifted at pinball, but also have the innate skills required of an effective teacher. I've read the GZ rules but can barely remember them during play. I've watched 2 lengthy fast paced tutorials that attempted to share way too much info & gained little from them. I spent 45 min watching, pausing, replaying this tutorial with rule sheet in hand until I understood each element you covered. I'm really looking forward to your clear concise tutorials with highlight & textual aides, so I can both understand & progress on this really fun game. Thanks so much.

[@ThePinballCompany]

Appreciate it. I'm always open to feedback. If an aspect of the content can be better or bring more value to people, I'll do my best to make it happen.

[@Mo_Ketchups]

I _just_ took delivery of my 70th & was a 🤏 nervous about the B&W (ngl). Soon as I fired it up & balls started dancin, I could see which shots were lit _so much easier_ & w the inserts all lit up, I’m GLAD I went w the 70th! 👌 I must say, when the _movement & paths_ of a steel BALL make you laugh aloud during your first few games, you know you’ve got something ULTRA-special under the glass. This thing is a MASTERPIECE of design! Holy SMOKES! 💥 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@willslamin4597]

Great video. You really explained this well

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thanks!

[@thinkpol1984]

This is a really clear and straightforward walkthrough of the core strat in most situations. Can't wait to watch part 2!

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thank you. Should be out sometime early next week.

[@NeonNijahn]

What did he mean "see my allies spinning"?

[@ThePinballCompany]

@@NeonNijahn The ally inserts move counter-clockwise with right flipper hits. Hitting the scoop will activate whichever insert you have lit at that time.

[@TrojanMan78]

I also generally do Gilligan (Gigan) first but I do both right and left ramps also to start jet fighter at the same time so I will have two allies. And then I generally do the same, get GZMB ready, change cities, do two ramps THEN hit the scoop so I start Titanosaurus and get allies (Rodan and Mothra) at the same time as this optimizes Rodan time, start GZMB and defeat Titanosaurus. Doing this method I have obtained a Titanosaurus score of 450ish million. Also depending on the power up it might be worth getting the Tier 1 5x time multiplier if you are trying for high scores. TItanosourus would be a good one for that as in a GZMB he can be defeated quickly.

[@System-JPinball]

Fantastic Video! One of the best quick strategy explanations that I've seen.

[@ThePinballCompany]

Appreciate it, we'll keep making different strategy videos this year.

[@bassmnky413]

Been winning this machine regularly with this strategy. Thanks!!

[@djdfrag]

This is so good!! Im playing a lot of tournaments right now and this is all I want in a tutorial. Big points early and quickly. Thx for this!

[@ThePinballCompany]

Glad it helped. Good luck in your tournaments!

[@abzydanger7258]

I really enjoy these tutorials! Very helpful and informative, always trying to learn new strategies

[@ThePinballCompany]

Glad they're helping. A lot more is in the pipeline for a variety of games.

[@koenlauwaert5970]

Hi Travis. I listen to podcasts, watched video’s and own a Godzilla premium… I didn’t know the add a ball in GZ multiball was on the right spinner. So great tutorial! Thx.

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thanks for listening, let me know how the GZ multiballs go now.

[@koenlauwaert5970]

Well, I played some GZ this evening and got the add a ball in every GZmultiball that I played… So Thx Travis! The perfect stack I didn’t get today, the 2X wasn’t combined with the battle and the MB.

[@combochuck]

Hey Travis. I don't know how it took me so long to find this channel, but I'm glad I eventually did. While there are plenty of "how to" pinball videos, I've found them hard to follow for various reasons. #1 reason is usually because people play the game live and try to explain it as they play. But I appreciate your commentary over a recorded session, so you can better structure and communicate the topic. I look forward to watching more and thanks for spending your time and energy towards creating great content!

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thanks for the feedback. That's the idea, try to stay as concise as possible without getting in the weeds too much with explanations. With so much going on in these games nowadays, some nuances will get missed from time to time, but that's ok. My overall goal is for everyone who watches to understand the core and general strategies of each game presented.

[@antonvlasjuk3079]

Best single ball mode in the whole game!! Excellent if you want to build towards your Godzilla Multiball ( and if you miss the ramps you do get a lot of time to react)

[@ryanmarciano]

Great tutorial thank you. Can someone please help with the ski jump? I literally don't understand the mechanics. Hold up right flipper, as it comes over the flipper what do I do? Is it a tap-pass? I've heard you bump it? Bump what? Where? With what do I bump it? This is an honest question legit advice is appreciated. Thanks again for the great video. As said elsewhere, keep it up, please.

[@ThePinballCompany]

Nudge the machine upwards right as the ball is coming to the joint (between the flipper and the plastic/metal guide). Sometimes you don't have to do anything at all though if the ball has enough speed already.

[@Smurrill1]

Really great work with this video. You are an excellent communicator

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thanks!

[@N.Naesby]

Great video and guide, thanks! 🎉

[@ThePinballCompany]

No problem! Thanks for watching.

[@mattwatsonguitar]

Thank you for this! I'm trying to beat my old man (and get on the leaderboard at my local pizza spot) and *this* was exactly what I need. 😁

[@antoinemartin1302]

great video again. thank you. This game looks very fun.... did you complete all the missions?

[@BootsORiley]

This is great. And I feel like you would be excellent at explaining AIQ

[@ThePinballCompany]

Appreciate it!

[@ConsoleKits]

Well, I don’t know about you but I have my winter project planned out! Thanks for the tips 😊

[@ThePinballCompany]

Good luck!

[@pinundrum]

Excellent Video! Love these tutorial lessons Been a MarvLoco fan since Led Zeppelin. saw your pro review and dove straight into the hobby. fast forward 2024 on my 4th machine and really needed this for my GZ

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thanks! Happy to hear you're having fun in the hobby. What all machines do you have?

[@pinundrum]

Led Zep pro-sold it, AIQ,GOTG,Godzilla @@ThePinballCompany

[@pferkler9426]

Love your tutorial videos. Thanks

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thank you, hope they're helping.

[@TheClarencebeeks]

more videos like this. great stuff!

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thank you, we'll keep them coming.

[@michaelhess8954]

I’m new to pinball in general and have been playing this one a ton! Glad to see I’ve chosen the correct order of operations! I kind of accidentally did the Godzilla multiball while fighting titanasaurus and got 340 mil(#3 high score on the machine). Been chasing that dragon ever since(pun intended), while practicing all the skills needed to do it on purpose now😂

[@ThePinballCompany]

It gets addicting quick. Welcome to this fun hobby! Hope to hear that you topped that score after this weekend.

[@michaelhess8954]

@@ThePinballCompanywell, I’ve definitely plateaued, and haven’t been able to break 500 mil… the left ramp is KILLING me… but I think I’m making progress! Such a freaking fun game.

[@joewozniak2231]

Very well done. Also his video didn’t cut out.

[@ThePinballCompany]

Appreciate it, but just wait until part 2....

[@rexdeanrds]

Another Great Tutorial. Love it.

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thanks for taking to the time to watch and comment.

[@jerodpimentel108]

More tutorials please!

[@ThePinballCompany]

Several on the way!

[@BootsORiley]

@@ThePinballCompanyglad to hear it

[@jlbowhunter]

Around 1:30 when you’re passing the ball from right dipper to left flipper, I can’t get my Godzilla to do this. It falls short at the tip of my left flipper. My pitch is 6.5. Is your pitch greater? Thanks. Great videos

[@ThePinballCompany]

The pitch was about 7 degrees on this game I believe. On some copies it takes a firm upward shove as soon as the ball gets past the plastic part and meets the flipper.

[@alb1306]

I just got a pro. I’m at the correct pitch for the machine, but after hitting the right ramp, once it returns to the my right flipper it does not come back with enough velocity to be able to hold the right flipper and then hold left and have the ball hop over to stage it on the the left flipper. It just barely makes it to the tip of the left flipper and I’ve got to flip it away or else it’ll drain. I notice he says “if the copy allows,” does that mean my machine just doesn’t allow this exact mechanic?

[@ThePinballCompany]

It's possible. Since the games are all their own individual build, there's always quirks and nuances that occur. If your game is at the correct pitch, most of the time a ski jump should work, but sometimes you have to time a forward nudge on the lockdown bar at just the right time. Typically this is when the pinball is just now passing the joint of the flipper (where the flipper and plastic meet). Keep your flipper up and then give it a hard forward nudge to help the ball ski jump over to the other flipper.

[@gabrielkoslow5764]

Super helpful!

[@thebelgianclubbingscene]

I just bought my Godzilla Pro and trying to figure this game out. I'm practicing on your strategy. However when the ball comes back down from the right ramp, whenever I try to bump it back to the left flipper it doesn't reaches it and get a middle drain. So frustrating. When am I doing wrong? FYI: My playfield level is at +-7° with the air bubble in the middle of the upper stripe. Thx for your help 🙂

[@Rich_Ice]

How could anyone possibly remember a portion of this. I know how to start the basic modes and have only completed a couple of them with having Godzilla a year now. Basically after starting a mode all I'm doing is trying to keep from draining balls and hope I build points.

[@ThePinballCompany]

Don't think of anything else but the mode / Kaiju battle itself. Once you want to learn the other parts of the game, don't know of anything else but that particular part of the game itself. Once you understand how something starts and the nuance of it, then you can combine existing knowledge together. I do have a video coming out within a couple of months that explains how to learn and remember rulesets quickly.

[@Rich_Ice]

Thank you. I look forward to your coming videos.@@ThePinballCompany

[@nicksaso3795]

Please keep it up

[@ThePinballCompany]

It shall be kept up, thanks for watching.

[@bri.g.5105]

I can hit the ball on the same spot on the flipper each time and it never goes the same place twice.

[@Slashingthrough]

How do you play these tables?

[@bobbyhilda5880]

You shoot those ramps so damn effectively!

[@ThePinballCompany]

Special effects have come a long ways! :D

[@ScottParisi]

Really enjoying these tutorials. Why you don't use the top player at TPC is an interesting choice but these videos are still great.

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the content. Jacob has been pretty busy lately, maybe he'll join someday.

[@ScottParisi]

I thought Dominic was number one but maybe there's been a shift in the rankings. Keep the good content coming.

[@leeb2122]

Probably a simple question, but I always wondered if you fail to defeat the tier 1 monster (which is usually the case for me) and earn a re-match, should you pick the re-match and try to finish it or move on cities? In a flip frenzy H2H type scenario. Great videos, thanks!

[@ThePinballCompany]

Entirely depends on the game state and how many points you need. In a H2H situation, it might be worth re-matching if you haven't crossed the halfway point of the battle to qualify an ally. Especially if you're close to GZ MB. If you've crossed the halfway point and have an ally lit, there's an argument to be made to go ahead and switch cities along with qualifying Mothra for the left outlane ball save safety.

[@ih8paddywhacks]

Where have you been? I used to follow your youtube channel, Chris

[@ThePinballCompany]

Thanks for watching, I'm over here now on this channel with more coming in the future.

[@bmolale081]

It’s not rare, but an OG Soundwave with all of his tapes

[@beedubvr6]

how do you activate an ally?

[@ThePinballCompany]

The right scoop when the inserts are blinking. Right flipper will rotate through them. Various actions qualify them, such as getting half way through a battle or getting enough progress in side features like Jet Fighters.

[@lakerone]

What pitch is your machine at?

[@ThePinballCompany]

This one was at 7.5 degrees I believe.

[@brianharris5446]

Thanks for this great video ! I was wondering the same thing about pitch. Do you know if the flipper powers were adjusted to compensate for the increased pitch? I just got my premium 2 weeks ago and still trying to find the sweet spot.

[@filipsnell2705]

Does tournament settings/mode effect the battle modes?

[@ThePinballCompany]

Good question. The only thing I'm aware of that competition settings alters is the Powerup Levels as they're deterministic. In standard mode, the Powerup becomes randomized.

[@DavidKlausa]

0:52 "You can hit the same ramp twice." Really? I don't think that's true on the machine I usually play on, and the rulesheet says "To qualify a Kaiju Battle you must shoot a left and right ramp..."

[@ThePinballCompany]

V1.01 update changed the ramp behavior to have “Medium” difficulty be the default. This difficulty keeps both ramps lit until kaiju battle is lit. Once you change cities, the difficulty increases, which becomes needing to hit both the left and right ramp.

[@DavidKlausa]

@@ThePinballCompany Ah, good to know. I appreciate the vids!