Harlem Globetrotters On Tour Pinball Rules & Strategy

In Harlem Globetrotters On Tour, hit the right Slam Dunk target while Open Gate is lit to protect the right outlane, then clear the four right-side Free Throw inline drops. The second, third, and fourth drops raise Bonus X to 2x, 3x, and 5x, and the full bank raises the left Trotter Fast Break spinner to 2,000 per spin. Repeat that spinner from the right flipper.

The goal

Hit the lit Slam Dunk target to open the Free Ball Gate, clear all four Free Throw inline drops to raise Bonus X to 5x and the Trotter Fast Break spinner to 2,000 per spin, then repeat that spinner from the right flipper.

Open the Free Ball Gate
Hit the right Slam Dunk target while OPEN GATE is lit to open the Free Ball Gate. The next ball that reaches the right outlane returns to the right flipper, then the gate closes.
Raise 5x and the spinner
Use the left flippers to clear all four right-side Free Throw inline drops. The second, third, and fourth drops light 2x, 3x, and 5x Bonus X; all four drops raise the Trotter Fast Break spinner to 2,000 per spin.
Repeat the spinner
Move the ball to the right flipper, then repeat the left-side Trotter Fast Break spinner for 2,000 per spin.

Need to know

Free Throw inline drops: Each drop adds 1,000 bonus, spots a G-L-O-B-E letter, and raises the Trotter Fast Break spinner. Drops two, three, and four also light 2x, 3x, and 5x Bonus X.
Trotter Fast Break spinner: Its value rises through 10, 100, 200, 1,000, and 2,000 as the Free Throw inline drops fall.
Free Ball Gate: Hit the Slam Dunk target while OPEN GATE is lit. The gate returns one right-outlane ball to the right flipper, then closes.

In Harlem Globetrotters On Tour, the Slam Dunk target opens the Free Ball Gate, while the four Free Throw inline drops raise Bonus X to 5x and the Trotter Fast Break spinner to 2,000 per spin. Hit Slam Dunk while Open Gate is lit, clear the inline bank from the left flippers, then move the ball to the right flipper and repeat the spinner. Use the Top Basket saucer for G-L-O-B-E and bonus only when its return is controlled.

The goal

Plunge the Top Basket G-L-O-B-E saucer to add 3,000 to base bonus and spot a lit G-L-O-B-E letter.
Hit the right Slam Dunk target while OPEN GATE is lit to open the Free Ball Gate. The next ball that reaches the right outlane returns to the right flipper, then the gate closes.
Use the left flippers to clear all four right-side Free Throw inline drops. The second, third, and fourth drops light 2x, 3x, and 5x Bonus X; all four drops raise the Trotter Fast Break spinner to 2,000 per spin.
Move the ball to the right flipper, then repeat the left-side Trotter Fast Break spinner for 2,000 per spin.

Top-player proof

At PAPA 14, Keith Elwin opened the Free Ball Gate, reached 5x, and repeatedly shot the 2,000-per-spin Trotter Fast Break spinner.
At California NACS 2024, Derek Price and Tony Lavigna cleared the Free Throw in-line drops and returned to the Top Basket saucer; Tony added 5x bonus and Special.

Fallback: Top Basket route

Use this only when the G-L-O-B-E lamps step one at a time and upper-playfield feeds are more controlled than right-to-left transfers.

From the right flipper, shoot the Trotter Fast Break spinner toward Top Basket even before the spinner is fully raised.
Shoot the Top Basket G-L-O-B-E saucer to spot the next letter.
Repeat the spinner and saucer. Five saucer shots from a fresh sequence complete G-L-O-B-E for 50,000.

Alternative: G-L-O-B-E and bonus

Use this when the inline drops return safely and the Top Basket saucer is easier to control than repeated spinner shots.

Clear the four Free Throw inline drops to build base bonus, light 5x Bonus X, and add G-L-O-B-E letters.
Shoot the Top Basket saucer to spot the lit G-L-O-B-E letter. Completing G-L-O-B-E scores 50,000.
If the Free Throw bank remains down, shoot the saucer behind it for 25,000, or 50,000 when Special is lit.

Shot techniques

Rubber-post nudgeAs a drop-target rebound passes the rubber post, Move the cabinet briefly so the playfield shifts under the ball, changing its speed or path after contact with a post, rubber, or wall. from right to left. This moves the ball toward the left flippers.
Give a descending ball the lightest possible flipper tap so it travels directly and gently to the opposite flipper.Give a descending ball the lightest possible flipper tap so it travels directly and gently to the opposite flipper. a controlled right-flipper Hold a raised flipper so a slow ball settles against it, giving you time to plan your next move. to the left flippers before shooting the inline drops.
Time a rising flipper so an inlane ball meets it near the top of its stroke and rebounds from the post into control.Let a suitable inline-drop return rebound off the same-side post into control, then use the resulting upper-flipper angle. Test the rebound before relying on it.

Physical cautions

An inline drop-target rebound can travel toward the center gap.As the ball passes the rubber post, Move the cabinet briefly so the playfield shifts under the ball, changing its speed or path after contact with a post, rubber, or wall. from right to left so it moves toward the left flippers.
A ball can pass between the two raised left flippers.Flip as the ball arrives, or Leave a flipper down and let the ball rebound from it toward the opposite flipper, reducing the ball’s momentum without a flip. the ball to the right flipper.

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