Counterforce pinball rules and strategy
The Strategy
The first switch starts seven descending missile columns. Hit each drop target, or its matching yellow lane or standup, before that column reaches the green multiplier row. Clear all seven before row three to light the upper-left Collect Bonus hole; collecting resets base bonus but keeps Bonus X.
The goal
Attack the easiest center targets directly and use yellow spot shots for the outside targets. Watch individual columns rather than waiting for the whole bank: only unfinished columns erase their multiplier lamps. When Collect Bonus lights, take it immediately and rebuild the base value under the retained multiplier.
As the first playfield switch starts the chase, identify which of the seven drop targets are still standing.
Shoot standing targets directly; use a matching yellow rollover or standup to spot an outside target that is difficult to hit.
Finish all seven before their chase lights pass the third row to light the upper-left Collect Bonus hole.
Shoot the lit Collect Bonus hole for base bonus times the retained Bonus X, then begin another seven-target cycle.
Need to know
- Start the Chase
- Hit the first playfield switch.
- Destroy a Missile
- Hit its drop target or matching yellow spot shot.
- Light Collect Bonus
- Clear all seven targets before row three.