Mystery Castle pinball rules and strategy
The Strategy
Shoot any lane with a flashing white arrow to collect the current item. The bumpers advance the item; hit the Change Item standup to move its white arrow, or roll through an inlane first if you also want to advance the item. For quick two-ball Mega Mode, shoot the right ramp three times, then shoot the lit Trap or Pit.
The goal
Shoot the current item at any white-arrow lane. Bumpers advance the item; Change Item moves its collection arrow, or advances both after an inlane. Three right ramps light both Mega Mode starts; shoot Hold a raised flipper so a slow ball settles against it, giving you time to plan your next move. or Pit. Collect all items, then take the Crown for Ultimate Experience.
Shoot the lane under a flashing white arrow to collect the current scavenger-hunt item.
Send the ball through the bumpers to advance the item. Hit the Change Item standup to move its collection arrow; after an inlane the standup flashes and also advances the item.
For quick two-ball Mega Mode, shoot the right ramp three times; the first ramp-award cycle lights both the Hold a raised flipper so a slow ball settles against it, giving you time to plan your next move. and Pit.
Shoot either lit scoop to start Mega Mode.
Need to know
- Collect an item
- Shoot the Bridge, Dungeon, Tower, Ballroom, or Catwalk lane when its white arrow is flashing.
- Change the item
- Send the ball through the bumpers to advance the active item.
- Move the item lane
- Hit the Change Item standup; after an inlane it flashes and also advances the active item.