Hot Shots pinball rules and strategy

The Strategy

Complete the five white T-E-D-D-Y targets, then shoot the newly lit Lock hole for two-ball Multiball. Complete B-E-A-R to reset the center Save target; hit Save, then shoot the right ramp before Collect Jackpot times out.

The goal

Complete T-E-D-D-Y and shoot the lit Lock hole for two-ball Multiball. Complete B-E-A-R to raise Save, knock Save down, then make the right ramp during its timed Collect Jackpot window.

  1. Complete the five white T-E-D-D-Y targets to light Lock and activate the lock hole.

  2. Shoot the lit Lock hole to hold the ball and serve the second ball for two-ball Multiball.

  3. Complete B-E-A-R to raise the center Save target.

  4. Knock down Save, then shoot the right ramp while Collect Jackpot is lit.

Need to know
Light Lock
Complete the five white T-E-D-D-Y targets.
Start Multiball
Shoot the newly active Lock hole.
Raise Save
Complete the four B-E-A-R gallery targets.

Machine setup

  • Confirm special and extra-ball conversions, sequence counts, and whether lock progress carries between balls or players.
  • Test every T-E-D-D-Y and B-E-A-R target, all colored drops, lock hole, center Save target, accelerator, and right Jackpot ramp.
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