Granada uses upper bumper action to complete either G-R-A-N-A-D-A letters or numbered targets 1 through 10. Feed the upper playfield, follow bumper action toward the nearer set, then collect its lit 5,000-point saucer or use a safe return-lane Shatz pass when upper action is weak.
The goal
Use upper bumper action to complete GRANADA or numbers 1 through 10, switching to safe 5,000-point Shatz passes when the bumpers are weak.
Confirm whether extra balls score or remain playable in the event.
Send the ball to the upper bumpers through the safest open route.
Move the cabinet briefly so the playfield shifts under the ball, changing its speed or path after contact with a post, rubber, or wall.NudgingMove the cabinet briefly so the playfield shifts under the ball, changing its speed or path after contact with a post, rubber, or wall.Read the full Nudging technique bumper action toward missing GRANADA lanes and numbered standups.
Track which of the two feature sets is nearer completion.
Complete that set and confirm its matching 5,000-point saucer lights.
If extra balls count, shoot the matching center Special target.
If extra balls do not count, continue upper scoring without forcing the center target.
Shoot a moving inlane ball up the opposite inlane, carrying it behind the slingshot toward the upper playfield.Shatz passShoot a moving inlane ball up the opposite inlane, carrying it behind the slingshot toward the upper playfield.Read the full Shatz pass technique through a safe return lane for 5,000 when upper action is weak.
Alternative route: Return-lane repeat
Use this plan when weak bumpers make letter and number progress too slow.
Test one Shoot a moving inlane ball up the opposite inlane, carrying it behind the slingshot toward the upper playfield.Shatz passShoot a moving inlane ball up the opposite inlane, carrying it behind the slingshot toward the upper playfield.Read the full Shatz pass technique through a 5,000-point return lane.
Track the complete lane exit.
Repeat from the opposite flipper only when the exit reaches control.
Stop after any sling, outlane, or center-drain feed.
Return to upper play when a clean opportunity appears.
Need to know
GRANADA letters
Completing the GRANADA letter lanes enables its center Special target and lights the left saucer for 5,000.
Number set
Completing standups 1 through 10 enables its center Special target and lights the right saucer for 5,000.
Double award
Completing both sets before the center Special can award two extra balls when the machine permits them.
In Granada, completing G-R-A-N-A-D-A lights the left 5,000 saucer and completing targets 1 through 10 lights the right 5,000 saucer. Work the nearer set through bumper action, collect its saucer when safe, and use 5,000-point return lanes as the controlled fallback. Do not force the center target when its configured extra-ball award has no value.
The goal
Use upper bumper action to complete GRANADA or numbers 1 through 10, switching to safe 5,000-point Shatz passes when the bumpers are weak.
Confirm whether extra balls score or remain playable in the event.
Send the ball to the upper bumpers through the safest open route.
Move the cabinet briefly so the playfield shifts under the ball, changing its speed or path after contact with a post, rubber, or wall.NudgingMove the cabinet briefly so the playfield shifts under the ball, changing its speed or path after contact with a post, rubber, or wall.Read the full Nudging technique bumper action toward missing GRANADA lanes and numbered standups.
Track which of the two feature sets is nearer completion.
Complete that set and confirm its matching 5,000-point saucer lights.
If extra balls count, shoot the matching center Special target.
If extra balls do not count, continue upper scoring without forcing the center target.
Shoot a moving inlane ball up the opposite inlane, carrying it behind the slingshot toward the upper playfield.Shatz passShoot a moving inlane ball up the opposite inlane, carrying it behind the slingshot toward the upper playfield.Read the full Shatz pass technique through a safe return lane for 5,000 when upper action is weak.
↪Fallback: Return-lane repeat
Use this plan when weak bumpers make letter and number progress too slow.
Test one Shoot a moving inlane ball up the opposite inlane, carrying it behind the slingshot toward the upper playfield.Shatz passShoot a moving inlane ball up the opposite inlane, carrying it behind the slingshot toward the upper playfield.Read the full Shatz pass technique through a 5,000-point return lane.
Track the complete lane exit.
Repeat from the opposite flipper only when the exit reaches control.
Stop after any sling, outlane, or center-drain feed.
Return to upper play when a clean opportunity appears.
↔Alternative: Two-extra-ball collect
Use this plan when extra balls remain playable and both feature sets are close to completion.
Complete the remaining GRANADA letter.
Complete the remaining numbered target.
Confirm that both center Special indicators are active.
Shoot the center Special target for the combined award.
◆Builds toward: Completed feature set
Choose GRANADA letters or numbers 1 through 10.
Use upper bumper action for the missing items.
Complete the chosen set.
Confirm that its 5,000-point saucer lights.
Collect the enabled center award only when the event gives it value.
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