Avatar: The Battle for Pandora pinball rules and strategy
The Strategy
Avatar: The Battle for Pandora starts each Sivako mode with three hits to its named shot. Hit the Tree of Souls ramp or RDA mini-ramp twice, then leave that mode ready. Complete the Jake and Neytiri center targets and lock two balls at lit green orbits; make the third mode shot, then collect the third lock to start Battle of the Hallelujah Mountains during the mode. After each lit award shot, press the Action Button to refill arrows and maintain playfield X. When switch hits start Eclipse automatically, shoot the right ramp before Eclipse ends to collect its built Jackpot.
The goal
Use three Collect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.Tree of SoulsCollect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode. or Shoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources.RDAShoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources. shots for a Sivako mode, green orbit locks for Hallelujah Mountains, or the Dive shot for Awa'Atlu.
How to start a mode
Hit Collect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.Tree of SoulsCollect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode. or the RDA ramp twice to ready its Sivako mode, then make the same shot a third time to start it.
Recommended mode: Tree of Souls
Choose it when the Collect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.Tree of SoulsCollect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode. shot is controlled; its switch objective is well protected by multiball.
How to play it
Make 250 switch hits before time ends. After the mode begins, use Battle of the Hallelujah Mountains so its extra balls protect the switch count.
Start Battle of the Hallelujah Mountains
Complete the Jake and Neytiri center targets when Lock is not lit, then shoot a lit green orbit to lock a ball. The third lock starts Battle of the Hallelujah Mountains.
Alternative route: Battle of Awa'Atlu
Use this when the Dive shot and crab-suit playfield are safer than the green orbit locks.
Hit either lowered Dive entrance to raise its ramp, shoot the raised ramp, then complete the lit lower-playfield targets. Defeat the first crab suit to start Battle of Awa'Atlu multiball play.
Need to know
Sivako and Multiball
Start Collect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.Tree of SoulsCollect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode. or Shoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources.RDAShoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources. before the final lock. The Sivako mode continues during Multiball, and Collect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.Tree of SoulsCollect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode. gains switch progress from the extra balls.
A three-hit Sivako mode can run during Battle of the Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar: The Battle for Pandora, while arrows maintain playfield X and switch hits start Eclipse automatically. Complete the Jake and Neytiri center targets and lock two balls at lit green orbits. Hit the Tree of Souls ramp or RDA mini-ramp twice, prepare Max Toxin or Unlimited Arrows when available, make the third mode shot, then collect the third lock to start Multiball during the mode. Press the Action Button after lit award shots to refill arrows. During Eclipse, keep scoring the running events and shoot the right ramp before time expires to collect the built Jackpot.
The goal
Bank two Hallelujah locks.Ready Collect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.Tree of SoulsCollect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode. or Shoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources.RDAShoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources. Sivako.Start the mode, take the final lock, maintain 4x They set the multiplier for the next event. The maximum is 4x. Each flip spends one arrow.ArrowsThey set the multiplier for the next event. The maximum is 4x. Each flip spends one arrow., and cash All points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value.EclipseAll points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value..
Use the action button to select the left-orbitlock super skill shot. Plunge the ball into the lock.Lock super skill shot setup details
Lock super skill shot: It gives one free ball lock toward Battle of the Hallelujah Mountains.
Bank two total locks. Complete the Jake and Neytiri center targets when lock is not lit. Shoot a lit green orbit to lock a ball.
Do not take the third lock yet. Hit Collect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.Tree of SoulsCollect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode. or the RDA ramp twice to ready its Sivako mode.
Shoot ramps that feed the inlanes to fill the arrow meters. If a lane award is lit, select The next event starts at 4x.Max ToxinThe next event starts at 4x. or The next event keeps its current multiplier without spending arrows.Unlimited ArrowsThe next event keeps its current multiplier without spending arrows..Arrows and Max Toxin rules
They set the multiplier for the next event. The maximum is 4x. Each flip spends one arrow.ArrowsThey set the multiplier for the next event. The maximum is 4x. Each flip spends one arrow.: They set the multiplier for the next event. The maximum is 4x. Each flip spends one arrow.
The next event starts at 4x.Max ToxinThe next event starts at 4x.: The next event starts at 4x. The next event keeps its current multiplier without spending arrows.Unlimited ArrowsThe next event keeps its current multiplier without spending arrows.: The next event keeps its current multiplier without spending They set the multiplier for the next event. The maximum is 4x. Each flip spends one arrow.ArrowsThey set the multiplier for the next event. The maximum is 4x. Each flip spends one arrow..
Make the third Sivako-starter shot. Then take the third lock to start Battle of the Hallelujah Mountains.Tree of Souls and RDA rules
Collect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.Tree of SoulsCollect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.: Collect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.
Shoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources.RDAShoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources.: Shoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources.
The prepared Sivako mode continues during Multiball. Its lit shots and Multiball awards can score together.
During the stack, make a lit shot. Then press the action button until both arrow meters are full.
Shoot award shots to light the next red jackpot. Every ten award shots makes the next jackpot add a ball.Multiball jackpot order scoring details
Jake and Neytiri targets, Rainforest reverse scoop, scoop, Hometree VUK, Spider, then RDA Super Jackpot.Multiball jackpot orderJake and Neytiri targets, Rainforest reverse scoop, scoop, Hometree VUK, Spider, then RDA Super Jackpot.: Jake and Neytiri targets, Rainforest reverse scoop, scoop, Hometree VUK, Spider, then Shoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources.RDAShoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources. Super Jackpot.
The five jackpots carry between multiball attempts. The Shoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources.RDAShoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources. Super completes the current stage.
If All points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value.EclipseAll points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value. starts, keep scoring the stack. Shoot the right ramp before All points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value.EclipseAll points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value. ends to collect its jackpot.Eclipse scoring details
All points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value.EclipseAll points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value.: All points scored during All points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value.EclipseAll points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value. are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value.
↪Fallback: Sivako and Eclipse▶
Use this plan when the orbit locks or lower-playfield releases are not controlled.
Choose a repeatable Sivako starter. Prefer Collect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode.Tree of SoulsCollect 250 switch hits before time ends. A multiball usually completes this mode., Tulkun, Omatikaya, or Shoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources.RDAShoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources..
Fill the arrow meters before the third starter shot. Use The next event starts at 4x.Max ToxinThe next event starts at 4x. when it is available.
Start the Sivako mode with the third shot. Make its lit objective shots.
After each lit shot, press the action button to refill They set the multiplier for the next event. The maximum is 4x. Each flip spends one arrow.ArrowsThey set the multiplier for the next event. The maximum is 4x. Each flip spends one arrow. and hold the event multiplier.
When All points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value.EclipseAll points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value. starts, finish the mode and collect the built value at the right ramp.
↔Alternative: Battle of Awa'Atlu
Use this plan when the Dive shot and crab-suit playfield are easier than the orbit locks.
Hit either lowered scoop-ramp entrance to raise the ramp. Then shoot the raised ramp from a lower flipper.
Complete the lit lower-playfield targets. Use the flippers to change the lit targets.
Defeat the first crab suit with about six direct-target or orbit hits. This starts multiball.
Use the same award-shot, jackpot, add-a-ball, and Shoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources.RDAShoot Hometree VUK or Rainforest loopback to collect five resources. The Tulkun shot collects 2x resources. Super sequence as Hallelujah Mountains.
Later crab suits need about 12 hits plus both orbits, then about 18 hits plus both orbits twice.
◆Builds toward: Eywa'Eveng
Complete a mode, score a Multiball Super, collect a large All points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value.EclipseAll points scored during Eclipse are added to its jackpot. The right ramp collects it and resets the value., or collect a Use all eight pink shots in combos. Then make a combo into the scoop.Bond JackpotUse all eight pink shots in combos. Then make a combo into the scoop. to earn P-A-N-D-O-R-A letters.
You can also cash 25 Honor earned from shots. The Hometree VUK collects it and gives the next listed award.MeuiaHonor earned from shots. The Hometree VUK collects it and gives the next listed award. at Hometree for a PANDORA letter.Meuia and Bond Jackpot rules
Honor earned from shots. The Hometree VUK collects it and gives the next listed award.MeuiaHonor earned from shots. The Hometree VUK collects it and gives the next listed award.: Honor earned from shots. The Hometree VUK collects it and gives the next listed award.
Use all eight pink shots in combos. Then make a combo into the scoop.Bond JackpotUse all eight pink shots in combos. Then make a combo into the scoop.: Use all eight pink shots in combos. Then make a combo into the scoop.
Spell PANDORA. Shoot the left scoop to start three-ball Eywa'Eveng.
Complete its seven displayed tasks: locks, tokens, Honor earned from shots. The Hometree VUK collects it and gives the next listed award.MeuiaHonor earned from shots. The Hometree VUK collects it and gives the next listed award., target-and-ramp pairs, lanes, Bond combos, and the mini-playfield route.
Each task scores a jackpot. Complete all seven tasks for the Super Jackpot. The task set then resets.
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