Canasta 86 pinball rules and strategy
The Strategy
Complete the lit pair in either three-target bank to light Extra Ball or Special; clear all three targets in that bank to light both. Collect the award at the matching lit top or lower lane. Use the center target when green to light the 5x lane or when orange to advance bonus.
The goal
Read the backglass and choose one bank combination before shooting. A full three-bank completion is strongest because it makes both major awards available, but take a lit lane award before risking another bank rebound.
Use the backglass to identify which two targets in the safer three-bank currently light Extra Ball or Special.
Complete that pair, or finish all three targets to light both awards.
Shoot the matching lit top or lower lane to collect Extra Ball or Special before returning to the bank.
Hit the center target while green to light the 5x lane, then collect the lit upper-left or upper-right bonus lane when controlled.
Need to know
- Light One Award
- Complete the indicated pair in either three-bank.
- Light Both Awards
- Complete all three targets in that bank.
- Light 5x Lane
- Hit the center target while green.