# Vibration foot protection

**Source:** r/pinball  
**Type:** forum_thread  
**Published:** 2026-02-12  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.reddit.com/r/pinball/comments/1r2hqf2/vibration_foot_protection/

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## Analysis

A Reddit user acquiring a Godzilla Premium pinball machine with a pre-installed shaker seeks advice on protecting the machine and stone floor from vibration damage, asking about foot protectors versus rubber mats.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] The Godzilla Premium machine has a vibration feature (shaker) already installed by the previous owner — _User states 'The previous owner installer the vibration thing'_
- [HIGH] The machine will be placed on a stone floor — _User explicitly states 'The floor in the room it is going is stone'_
- [HIGH] Without protection, vibration damage would be a concern — _User states 'it would be loud and probably damaging with nothing'_

### Notable Quotes

> "I pick up Godzilla Premium tomorrow (thanks for all of the moving advice)."
> — **/u/LittleLily78**
> _Confirms imminent acquisition of Godzilla Premium machine_

> "The floor in the room it is going is stone. What do I need to do to protect the machine (and the floor i guess but mostly the machine)?"
> — **/u/LittleLily78**
> _Identifies key challenge: stone floor incompatibility with vibration feature_

> "Should I buy foot protectors or put down a rubber mat?"
> — **/u/LittleLily78**
> _Requests guidance on mitigation strategies_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Godzilla Premium | game | Stern pinball machine that user is acquiring; has pre-installed shaker/vibration feature |
| /u/LittleLily78 | person | Reddit user acquiring Godzilla Premium machine, seeking vibration protection advice |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Machine protection and maintenance, Vibration/shaker management, Home pinball setup
- **Secondary:** Floor protection

### Sentiment

**Neutral** (0) — User is appreciative of community help and pragmatic about problem-solving; tone is helpful and appreciative rather than frustrated

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## Transcript

You have alll been so helpful! I pick up Godzilla Premium tomorrow (thanks for all of the moving advice). The previous owner installer the vibration thing. The floor in the room it is going is stone. What do I need to do to protect the machine (and the floor i guess but mostly the machine)? Should I buy foot protectors or put down a rubber mat? Obviously, it would be loud and probably damaging with nothing so I need y'alls advice again. THANK YOU
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