Bobby Orr's Power Play pinball rules and strategy
The Strategy
In Bobby Orr's Power Play, each completion of either four-bank raises Bonus X from 2x to 3x and then 5x. Complete a controlled bank three times, build base bonus to 29,000, and protect the 145,000 end-of-ball collect.
The goal
Complete either four-target bank three times for 5x. Favor lower-flipper shots when upper-flipper play creates unsafe side-to-side motion. Build base bonus to 29,000 and avoid tilting to collect 145,000 at the end of the ball.
On the plunge, pass over the top star rollover and fall into the top saucer when possible.
- Center-post skill shot: The top rollover raises the center post. The saucer starts at 3,000 and adds 3,000 per collect, to 15,000.
Test one drop-bank rebound from each lower flipper. Watch the upper-flipper and bumper exits.
Complete either bank of four drop targets to advance Bonus X: 2x, then 3x, then 5x.
- On default settings, completing either bank raises both banks for the next award.: On default settings, completing either bank raises both banks for the next award.
Build base bonus with drops, orbits, lanes, the center target, and the top saucer.
- Base bonus reaches 29,000. At 5x, the maximum end-of-ball bonus is 145,000.: Base bonus reaches 29,000. At 5x, the maximum end-of-ball bonus is 145,000.
Continue either bank only when the displayed Extra Ball or Special gives useful tournament points.
If the top feed is reliable, shoot either orbit for repeat saucer collects.
Hit the center-post standup before a center feed settles to raise the post.
Alternative route: Orbits and the top saucer
Use this plan when the drop-bank rebounds are unsafe.
- Shoot either orbit to return the ball to the top.
- Move the cabinet briefly so the playfield shifts under the ball, changing its speed or path after contact with a post, rubber, or wall. for the top rollover when the center post is down. Guide the ball into the top saucer.
- The saucer scores 3,000, 6,000, 9,000, 12,000, then 15,000 on later collects.
- The 6,000 collect lights the left-orbit stars for bonus advances.
- The 12,000 collect lights the right-orbit stars and alternating outlane Special.
- Repeat only while the orbit and saucer feeds remain controlled.
Need to know
- Main route
- Complete either four-bank three times for 5x.
- Safer fallback
- Orbits and the top saucer: Use this plan when the drop-bank rebounds are unsafe.
Bobby Orr's Power Play raises Bonus X with repeated completions of either four-bank. Reach 5x through three controlled bank completions, then use drops, orbits, lanes, the center target, and the top saucer to build 29,000 base bonus. Protect the 145,000 collect and use the raised center post for control when available.
The goal
Complete either four-target bank three times for 5x.Favor lower-flipper shots when upper-flipper play creates unsafe side-to-side motion.Build base bonus to 29,000 and avoid tilting to collect 145,000 at the end of the ball.
- On the plunge, pass over the top star rollover and fall into the top saucer when possible.
Center-post skill shot rule details
- Center-post skill shot: The top rollover raises the center post. The saucer starts at 3,000 and adds 3,000 per collect, to 15,000.
- Test one drop-bank rebound from each lower flipper. Watch the upper-flipper and bumper exits.
- Complete either bank of four drop targets to advance Bonus X: 2x, then 3x, then 5x.
Shared reset machine settings
- On default settings, completing either bank raises both banks for the next award.: On default settings, completing either bank raises both banks for the next award.
- Build base bonus with drops, orbits, lanes, the center target, and the top saucer.
Maximum bonus scoring details
- Base bonus reaches 29,000. At 5x, the maximum end-of-ball bonus is 145,000.: Base bonus reaches 29,000. At 5x, the maximum end-of-ball bonus is 145,000.
- Continue either bank only when the displayed Extra Ball or Special gives useful tournament points.
- If the top feed is reliable, shoot either orbit for repeat saucer collects.
- Hit the center-post standup before a center feed settles to raise the post.
Top-player proof
- At the Bulls&Balls Okayest Weekend 2022, the players first built base bonus, then completed drop banks for Bonus X and protected the multiplied end-of-ball collect.
Builds toward: 5x and 145,000 end-of-ball bonus
- Complete either four-bank three times for 5x.
- Score drops, orbits, lanes, the center target, and the top saucer until base bonus reaches 29,000.
- Hit the center-post standup before a center feed to raise the post.
- Protect the ball through the end-of-ball collect.
- Continue bank awards only when Extra Ball or Special scores useful tournament points.