Ive given mine a fair caning since I picked it up on the Easter Break,
No broken bulbs so far touch wood!
Looks a fair distance away from the rubber on mine is it the top or bottom lamp your Killing?
I have read though this is a common problem with Getaway even some trapping the ball behind the Rubber,Info from IPDb
This game is renowned for blowing U20 on the MPU board. This is caused by balls getting stuck under slingshots, which can smash the bulb, shorting the bulb filament to the sling switch and instantly blowing U20. If you have a switch matrix problem that says "Ground Short" check under your slings for a lodged ball.
As for playfield angle Ive got mine on the recommended 6.5 Deg or thereabouts its Nice and Fast...
Just a thought is yours a Gen 1 or Gen 2 playfield? maybe their designed different in this area...
