Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll pinball rules and strategy
The Strategy
Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll stores base bonus until a Spin saucer lands on the collect award; it does not pay at the drain. Hit the far-left target beside the center saucer to raise the center post, send the ball into the bumper nest, and let bumper action feed the top or center Spin saucer.
The goal
Hit the far-left target beside the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. to raise the Shows Center safety post on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The post rises between the two flippers after its standup target is hit., send controlled shots through the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. or either side into the bumper nest, and let bumper action feed Spin saucers that collect the built bonus.
Plunge for the Shows Top Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The upper saucer sits above the five-bumper nest near the top-center playfield. to start an immediate Spin.
On the first controlled return, hit the far-left target beside the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. to raise the Shows Center safety post on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The post rises between the two flippers after its standup target is hit..
Treat the small Shows Right-outlane mini-post on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The small post sits in the right outlane and offers limited protection. as secondary protection; it can still allow a ball to sneak around it.
With the Shows Center safety post on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The post rises between the two flippers after its standup target is hit. raised, settle the ball against the post and a flipper before choosing the next shot.
Shoot cleanly through or into the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. when its entrance is reliable; a pass-through still reaches the bumpers.
When the center shot is inconsistent, send the ball up either side and let lively bumpers feed a saucer naturally.
Advance bonus with the safer outer upper targets rather than the dangerous standups beside the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest..
After a Spin collects bonus or changes the Shows West Gate on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The left-side gate opens when awarded by a Spin result. or Double Bonus state, read the backglass and rebuild the safest value.
Alternative route: Recovery: Side-feed bumper plan
Recovery pivot: Use this when the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. rejects, passes unpredictably, or exposes its adjacent posts.
- Keep the Shows Center safety post on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The post rises between the two flippers after its standup target is hit. raised.
- Hold a raised flipper so a slow ball settles against it, giving you time to plan your next move. or settle the ball against the raised post.
- Choose the side with the cleaner path into the bumper nest.
- Let the bumpers advance bonus and feed either saucer without forcing a direct saucer hit.
- Track the entire exit before attempting another upper feed.
Need to know
- Center-post priority
- The far-left standup beside the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. raises the post between the flippers and makes later play substantially safer.
- Spin saucers
- The top and center saucers start the backglass arrow, which spins before awarding its random result.
- Bonus collection
- Base bonus advances to 10,000 but is not awarded at drain; it must be collected by landing on the Spin award.
Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll stores base bonus until a Spin saucer lands on the collect award; it does not pay at the drain. Hit the far-left target beside the center saucer to raise the post, use controlled center or side feeds into the bumpers, and take natural saucer entries to collect bonus or change the West Gate and Double Bonus state. Rebuild the displayed value after every Spin result.
The goal
Hit the far-left target beside the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. to raise the Shows Center safety post on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The post rises between the two flippers after its standup target is hit., send controlled shots through the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. or either side into the bumper nest, and let bumper action feed Spin saucers that collect the built bonus.
- Plunge for the Shows Top Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The upper saucer sits above the five-bumper nest near the top-center playfield. to start an immediate Spin.
- On the first controlled return, hit the far-left target beside the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. to raise the Shows Center safety post on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The post rises between the two flippers after its standup target is hit..
- Treat the small Shows Right-outlane mini-post on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The small post sits in the right outlane and offers limited protection. as secondary protection; it can still allow a ball to sneak around it.
- With the Shows Center safety post on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The post rises between the two flippers after its standup target is hit. raised, settle the ball against the post and a flipper before choosing the next shot.
- Shoot cleanly through or into the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. when its entrance is reliable; a pass-through still reaches the bumpers.
- When the center shot is inconsistent, send the ball up either side and let lively bumpers feed a saucer naturally.
- Advance bonus with the safer outer upper targets rather than the dangerous standups beside the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest..
- After a Spin collects bonus or changes the Shows West Gate on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The left-side gate opens when awarded by a Spin result. or Double Bonus state, read the backglass and rebuild the safest value.
Builds toward: Protected bonus collection
- Hit the far-left target beside the Shows Center Spin saucer on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The center saucer is the main lower entrance into the bumper nest. to raise the Shows Center safety post on the Jive Time / Rock 'N Roll playfield. The post rises between the two flippers after its standup target is hit..
- Advance base bonus toward 10,000 through upper targets and bumper action.
- Use side feeds or a controlled center shot to reach a Spin saucer.
- Collect bonus or double it when the random Spin provides that award.
- Repeat while preserving the raised-post safety advantage.