Scorpion pinball rules and strategy

Shoot one ball into each side saucer to start two-ball Multiball. During Multiball, keep at least one ball moving: 15 active seconds lights the right orbit for 50,000, 30 seconds lights Extra Ball, and 50 seconds lights Special. Cradling both balls pauses the timer.

The goal

Build the side-saucer values with 1-2-3, then take one lock on each side. Once Multiball begins, avoid a full two-ball if you are playing for the timer awards. Complete the center five-bank during Multiball to light the outlanes for double timer bonus.

  1. Shoot a ball into either side saucer to lock it and serve a replacement.

  2. Shoot the opposite side saucer to lock the second ball and start two-ball Multiball.

  3. Keep at least one ball moving so the Multiball timer advances; a full pauses it.

  4. At 15 active seconds shoot the lit right orbit for 50,000; continue to 30 seconds for Extra Ball and 50 seconds for Special.

Need to know
Start Multiball
Lock one ball in each side saucer.
Build Saucer Value
Complete 1-2-3; target 2 advances both sides.
Raise Bonus X
Complete the center five-bank.

Machine setup

  • Test both side saucers, lock and release switches, all four flippers, the 1-2-3 targets and lanes, both upper three-banks, center five-bank, right orbit, and Multiball timer lamps.
  • Confirm the installed Extra Ball and Special settings and verify that the active-play timer pauses only when both balls are held, not because of a weak playfield switch.
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