Blackwater 100 pinball rules and strategy

The Strategy

Each Heat begins by plunging three balls into the Starting Gate. At GO, press the green button for the Holeshot. Use the green buttons to move the flashing Section, then complete the eight course Sections for a lap. Spell R-A-I-N on the reverse playfield to raise scoring for the rest of that Heat.

The goal

Plunge three balls into the Starting Gate, then press the green button at GO for the Holeshot. Move the flashing Section with the green buttons and complete all eight Sections for a lap. Spell R-A-I-N to raise scoring for the rest of the Heat.

  1. Plunge three balls into the Starting Gate before the Heat begins.

  2. At GO, press the green button to release the gate and collect the Holeshot timing award.

  3. Use the left and right green buttons to move the flashing Section toward a shot you can make safely.

  4. Complete the eight course Sections to finish a lap; continue any unfinished lap in the next Heat.

Need to know
Start a Heat
Plunge all three balls into the Starting Gate and press green at GO.
Choose a Section
Use the left or right green button to move the flashing Section.
Finish a Lap
Complete all eight course Sections; progress carries between Heats.

Machine setup

  • Confirm Heat length, Holeshot timing, center-post behavior, extra-ball, and special settings before competitive play.
  • Test the Starting Gate, all three trough feeds, both green buttons, eight Section switches, reverse R-A-I-N area, saucers, and upper loops.
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