Space Shuttle pinball rules and strategy
The Strategy
In Space Shuttle, the narrow three-bank increases the spinner’s value for repeatable scoring. Lock one ball on each side and shoot the center ramp for three-ball Multiball. Use U-S-A lane change to improve Bonus X whenever the ball returns upstairs.
The goal
Complete the narrow three-bank to increase the spinner’s value, then repeat the spinner. When the center ramp is safe, use the two side locks and the ramp to start three-ball Multiball.
From the right flipper, find the narrow angle that clips the spinner three-bank.
From the left flipper, shoot through the spinner after its value is built.
Repeat bank and spinner work while both returns remain controlled.
Lock one ball on each side when the lock kickouts are safe.
With two balls locked, knock down the center drop target blocking the ramp, then shoot the ramp to start three-ball Multiball.
During Multiball, repeat the lit spinner and finish useful S-H-U-T-T-L-E or U-S-A progress.
Alternative route: Spinner-only route
Use this when the center ramp rejects or the side locks do not return safely.
- Stop shooting the ramp and locks.
- Use the right flipper to work the narrow spinner bank.
- Use the left flipper to repeat the spinner.
- Use lane change to collect missing U-S-A lanes during natural top play.
Need to know
- Spinner bank
- The narrow three-bank beside the spinner raises its value.
- Ball locks
- Each side lock holds one ball, and opponents can use balls that are already locked.
- Multiball
- The center ramp starts two-ball or three-ball Multiball according to how many balls are locked.
In Space Shuttle, completing the narrow three-bank increases the spinner’s value, while one lock on each side plus the center ramp starts Multiball. Repeat the lit spinner when its return is controlled; take both locks and the ramp only when the center shot is safe. During Multiball, return to the built spinner and use flipper-button lane change to finish U-S-A for Bonus X.
The goal
Complete the narrow three-bank to increase the spinner’s value, then repeat the spinner.When the center ramp is safe, use the two side locks and the ramp to start three-ball Multiball.
- From the right flipper, find the narrow angle that clips the spinner three-bank.
- From the left flipper, shoot through the spinner after its value is built.
- Repeat bank and spinner work while both returns remain controlled.
- Lock one ball on each side when the lock kickouts are safe.
- With two balls locked, knock down the center drop target blocking the ramp, then shoot the ramp to start three-ball Multiball.
- During Multiball, repeat the lit spinner and finish useful S-H-U-T-T-L-E or U-S-A progress.
Builds toward: Built spinner and three-ball Multiball
- Complete the spinner three-bank.
- Lock one ball on each side.
- Start three-ball Multiball at the center ramp.
- Repeat the built spinner during Multiball.
- Use U-S-A lane change to build the largest available Bonus X.