Cyclopes pinball rules and strategy

Complete the C-Y-C-L and O-P-E-S target groups, then shoot the lit top-right hole to start two-ball Multiball. Each group also advances Bonus X and raises one spinner. Complete M-O-N-S-T-E-R-S, hit the flashing center target, then shoot the lit top hole to collect Monster Bonus.

The goal

Finish C-Y-C-L and O-P-E-S first so the same target work builds spinner value, Bonus X, and Multiball. If M-O-N-S-T-E-R-S is nearly complete, finish it and collect Monster Bonus before returning to the harder captive-ball shots.

  1. Complete the C-Y-C-L target group to advance Bonus X and raise the left spinner value.

  2. Complete the O-P-E-S target group to advance Bonus X and raise the right spinner value.

  3. After both halves are complete, shoot the lit top-right hole to start two-ball Multiball.

  4. During controlled play, use the now-higher-value spinners and continue working whichever letter group is safest to reach.

Need to know
Light Multiball
Complete C-Y-C-L and O-P-E-S.
Start Multiball
Shoot the lit top-right hole.
Build Monster Bonus
Complete M-O-N-S-T-E-R-S, then hit the flashing center target.

Machine setup

  • Test both CYCLOPES target groups, both spinners, the top-right Multiball hole, the M-O-N-S-T-E-R-S targets, center target, top bonus hole, and E-Y-E-S captive-ball area.
  • On multiplayer games, explain that the highest score after normal play receives a timed Bonus Ball; the drop-target banks add time during that ball.
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