OXO pinball rules and strategy

The Strategy

In OXO, hit A and B first to light the center bumper for 1,000 and open the right outlane gate. Every new tic-tac-toe square adds 1,000 Bonus. Complete three Xs or three Os in a line to light both side eject pockets for 5,000, then collect one. The line may also award Extra Ball or replay according to setup.

The goal

Open the right gate with A and B, then use fixed-symbol top lanes to anchor a line. Choose variable lanes or targets that match the active symbol. Even without a line, every new square raises end-of-ball Bonus.

  1. Shoot A and B to light the center bumper and open the right outlane gate.

  2. Send the ball to the top and collect fixed X or O lanes that establish a possible three-in-a-row.

  3. Use side lanes, return lanes, or the center target to add the active symbol to the remaining squares.

  4. Complete three Xs or three Os in a line to light both side eject pockets.

  5. Shoot either lit eject for 5,000 and the operator-selected Extra Ball or replay award.

Need to know
A and B targets
Light the center bumper for 1,000 and open the right outlane gate.
Each new square
Add 1,000 end-of-ball Bonus.
Three Xs or Os in a line
Light both side eject pockets for 5,000.

Machine setup

  • Confirm three- or five-ball play, whether a completed line awards Extra Ball or replay, Special conversion, and the exact switch that changes the active X/O symbol.
  • Test A and B, right outlane gate, all nine board-square switches and lamps, active-symbol lamps, both ejects and kickouts, center bumper, Bonus unit, and side Special rollovers.
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