BMX pinball rules and strategy

Hit a top drop target to stop the scanning value, then clear the whole top bank to collect that value and light the top Extra Ball arrow. Complete the flashing colored target bank to add its bonus light. When an outlane button is lit, use its extra cabinet button to activate the Flex Save.

The goal

Take the upper-left skill shot, finish the top bank before its eight-second window closes, and work the currently flashing colored bank rather than splitting progress. Save each lit Flex Save for a ball already committed to that outlane.

  1. Plunge for the upper-left 2x or 3x skill-shot lane before another switch ends the opportunity.

  2. Hit one top drop target to stop the scanning value, then clear the remaining top drops within the active window to collect it and light Extra Ball.

  3. Hit the lit top Extra Ball target to collect the award.

  4. Complete the colored target bank that is flashing to add its matching color bonus light; repeat for up to four colors.

Need to know
Stop the Scanner
Hit any top drop target.
Light Extra Ball
Clear the entire top drop bank.
Build Color Bonus
Complete the currently flashing colored bank.

Machine setup

  • Test the top drop bank and its reset, scanning-value lamps, colored target banks, Wheel Sprocket lamps, top and center saucers, magnet, four flippers, and all upper-playfield switches.
  • Test both extra outlane buttons and Flex Save mechanisms independently, and record whether Wheel Sprocket Special requires eight or eleven lights and whether Extra Ball or Special awards points instead.
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