Space Time and Time Zone cycle a Tunnel value from 1K to 5K, then let several shots collect it. Time the plunge to stop and collect 5K through the top-center lane, hit the center red target for another collect and a raised center post, and restart a low value through safe top play.
The goal
Time the plunge to stop and collect a 5K tunnel value. Repeat the center red Collect Tunnel target while the value is at least 3K. Change a low value through safe top play.
Align the plunger for the top-center Collect Tunnel lane.
Watch the tunnel lamps. Release a near-full plunge so the Stop Tunnel switch selects 5K.
Collect the selected value through the top-center lane.
When the tunnel shows 3K or more, hit the center red Collect Tunnel target near its middle.
Let the target rebound settle toward a flipper and the raised center post.
Use a Leave a flipper down and let the ball rebound from it toward the opposite flipper, reducing the ball’s momentum without a flip.Dead bounceLeave a flipper down and let the ball rebound from it toward the opposite flipper, reducing the ball’s momentum without a flip.Read the full Dead bounce technique or Release a raised flipper at contact so the ball loses speed and gently rolls up the flipper, often giving you a chance to cradle it.Drop catchRelease a raised flipper at contact so the ball loses speed and gently rolls up the flipper, often giving you a chance to cradle it.Read the full Drop catch technique to control the ball beside the center post.
Use small flipper taps to prepare the next center-target shot.
Repeat the center target while the tunnel stays at 3K or more and the rebound remains controlled.
Alternative route: Recovery: Change a low tunnel value
Recovery pivot: Use this plan when the tunnel shows 1K or 2K.
Do not repeat the center Collect Tunnel target for the low value.
Use the left Collect Bonus shot, an open gate, or a safe shot toward the top.
Let a top Start Tunnel saucer restart the value cycle.
Stop the cycle at 3K or more, then return to the center target.
Need to know
Tunnel value
The tunnel cycles from 1K through 5K until the Stop Tunnel switch near the top of the plunger lane scores.
Tunnel skill shot
A timed near-full plunge can stop the tunnel and collect it through the top-center Collect Tunnel lane.
Center Collect Tunnel
The center red standup collects the displayed tunnel value and raises the center post.
Space Time and Time Zone revolve around stopping the cycling Tunnel value at 5K and collecting it repeatedly. Collect it through the top-center lane on the plunge, then hit the center red target for another 5K and to raise the center post. A top saucer restarts a low Tunnel value and opens its matching side gate.
The goal
Time the plunge to stop and collect a 5K tunnel value.Repeat the center red Collect Tunnel target while the value is at least 3K.Change a low value through safe top play.
Align the plunger for the top-center Collect Tunnel lane.
Watch the tunnel lamps. Release a near-full plunge so the Stop Tunnel switch selects 5K.
Collect the selected value through the top-center lane.
When the tunnel shows 3K or more, hit the center red Collect Tunnel target near its middle.
Let the target rebound settle toward a flipper and the raised center post.
Use a Leave a flipper down and let the ball rebound from it toward the opposite flipper, reducing the ball’s momentum without a flip.Dead bounceLeave a flipper down and let the ball rebound from it toward the opposite flipper, reducing the ball’s momentum without a flip.Read the full Dead bounce technique or Release a raised flipper at contact so the ball loses speed and gently rolls up the flipper, often giving you a chance to cradle it.Drop catchRelease a raised flipper at contact so the ball loses speed and gently rolls up the flipper, often giving you a chance to cradle it.Read the full Drop catch technique to control the ball beside the center post.
Use small flipper taps to prepare the next center-target shot.
Repeat the center target while the tunnel stays at 3K or more and the rebound remains controlled.
↪Fallback: Recovery: Change a low tunnel value
Recovery pivot: Use this plan when the tunnel shows 1K or 2K.
Do not repeat the center Collect Tunnel target for the low value.
Use the left Collect Bonus shot, an open gate, or a safe shot toward the top.
Let a top Start Tunnel saucer restart the value cycle.
Stop the cycle at 3K or more, then return to the center target.
↔Alternative: Position play: Two-step tunnel plunge
When trailing, use this distinct scoreboard route: use this plan only when a soft plunge can stop the tunnel more accurately on this machine.
Soft-plunge only far enough to score the Stop Tunnel switch at 5K.
Let the ball return to the plunger lane.
Plunge through the top-center Collect Tunnel lane.
Use the one-step near-full plunge if the soft plunge cannot stop the value reliably.
↔Alternative: Open-gate collect
Use this plan when a top saucer opens a gate and the gate shot is already available.
Confirm that the gate is open.
Take the gate passage for points and a tunnel collect.
Do not chase the gate when a high-value center-target shot is controlled.
◆Builds toward: Repeatable 5K tunnel collects
Stop the tunnel at 5K during the plunge.
Collect the 5K value through the top-center lane.
Hit the center red target to raise the center post.
Control each rebound and repeat the 5K target collect.
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