Hang-On pinball rules and strategy

The Strategy

Select circuit 1, 2, or 3 at the start, then follow that circuit and complete its Loop before race time expires. Complete H-A-N-G to prepare Extra Ball and O-N to raise Bonus X. Finish all three circuits for the largest replay award.

The goal

Choose the circuit with the clearest return path, complete its Loop before taking side objectives, then use H-A-N-G for survival or O-N for Bonus X between circuit attempts.

  1. At the start, select circuit 1, 2, or 3 and identify its lit route before plunging.

  2. Follow the selected circuit and make its Loop before the race timer expires.

  3. Repeat with the remaining circuits; one completed circuit awards a replay, while all three can award four replays.

  4. Complete H-A-N-G when Extra Ball matters more than race progress, or complete O-N to raise Bonus X.

Need to know
Choose a Circuit
Select 1, 2, or 3 at the start.
Finish the Race
Complete the selected circuit and its Loop.
Prepare Extra Ball
Complete H-A-N-G.

Machine setup

  • Confirm the circuit-selection control, race-time setting, replay and Extra Ball awards, and whether the location permits the factory multi-replay values.
  • Test the three circuit lamps, Loop switches, H-A-N-G and O-N targets, Bonus X lamps, outlane saves, and all playfield switches shown in the operator diagrams.
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