Bank Shot / Sure Shot assigns collected pool balls to two upper-saucer values. Plunge the center lane for ball 1, collect the numbered balls that raise the safer saucer, and repeat that saucer while leaving one number unlit when completing all fifteen would reset the built value.
The goal
Plunge the center lane for ball 1. Collect the pool balls that raise the two upper saucers, then repeat the safer saucer.
Plunge the center lane to collect pool ball 1.
After ball 1 is lit, plunge any top lane that collects a missing pool ball.
Read the playfield arrows and prioritize missing balls that raise either upper saucer.
Shoot each upper saucer once early to learn its kickout.
Use lanes and necessary standup targets until most keyed balls are lit.
If Special has no point value, leave one pool ball unlit.
Shoot the upper saucer with the safer kickout and the stronger current value.
Repeat that saucer while its kickout remains controlled.
Alternative route: Early saucer collect
Use this plan when another standup or lane feed is more dangerous than the current saucer value justifies.
Stop direct attempts at the unsafe pool ball.
Compare the current values of the two upper saucers.
Choose the saucer with the safer tested kickout.
Collect its current value instead of forcing another pool-ball shot.
Repeat the saucer while the return remains controlled.
Need to know
Ball 1 skill shot
The center top lane is the only feature that collects pool ball 1.
Pool-ball bonus
Each different collected pool ball adds 1,000 to the end-of-ball bonus.
Saucer values
Each upper saucer scores 1,000 per collected keyed number and 100 per unlit keyed number.
Bank Shot / Sure Shot assigns collected pool balls to two upper-saucer values. Secure ball 1 on the plunge, use playfield arrows to prioritize numbers keyed to the safer saucer, and learn both kickouts early. Preserve one missing number when the Special has no value, then repeat the stronger saucer.
The goal
Plunge the center lane for ball 1.Collect the pool balls that raise the two upper saucers, then repeat the safer saucer.
Plunge the center lane to collect pool ball 1.
After ball 1 is lit, plunge any top lane that collects a missing pool ball.
Read the playfield arrows and prioritize missing balls that raise either upper saucer.
Shoot each upper saucer once early to learn its kickout.
Use lanes and necessary standup targets until most keyed balls are lit.
If Special has no point value, leave one pool ball unlit.
Shoot the upper saucer with the safer kickout and the stronger current value.
Repeat that saucer while its kickout remains controlled.
↪Fallback: Early saucer collect
Use this plan when another standup or lane feed is more dangerous than the current saucer value justifies.
Stop direct attempts at the unsafe pool ball.
Compare the current values of the two upper saucers.
Choose the saucer with the safer tested kickout.
Collect its current value instead of forcing another pool-ball shot.
Repeat the saucer while the return remains controlled.
↔Alternative: Enabled Special route
Use this plan only when Special awards points or another tournament benefit.
Collect the remaining pool balls until all fifteen are lit.
Confirm that the top center lane and both saucers light for Special.
Shoot the lit top-center 1-ball lane or either lit upper saucer, choosing the shot with the safest return.
Use the six spotted numbers as the start of the next saucer-value build.
◆Builds toward: High-value saucer repeat
Collect pool ball 1 from the center lane.
Collect the arrow-marked balls for both saucers.
Leave one ball unlit when Special has no value.
Choose the upper saucer with the safer kickout.
Repeat that saucer at its preserved value.
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