Flash Gordon pinball rules and strategy

The goal

Use the ordered drop banks to reach 5x Bonus X, then shoot the safer lit spinner for points and more upper-playfield control.

  1. Reach 3x Bonus X

    From the left flipper, clear the three right in-line drops. The second drop lights 2x Bonus, and the third lights 3x Bonus.

  2. Reach 5x Bonus X

    With 3x lit, complete the upper 1-2-3 bank for 4x Bonus. Then complete the for 5x Bonus and the .

  3. Use the lit spinners

    Complete the again to light the for 1,000 per spin. Repeat the safer lit spinner and use its return to reach the upper bank and rollovers.

Need to know
Main route
Shoot the right in-line drops through 3x Bonus, complete the upper 1-2-3 bank for 4x, then complete the for 5x and both lit .
Long goal
Hit and rollovers to raise upper Bonus.
Safer fallback
Simpler Bonus X route: Use this shorter route when you want fewer features to track.

Machine setup

  • Test the center-saucer kickout and both spinner feeds before choosing the timed-multiplier route.
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