Speakeasy pinball rules and strategy

The Strategy

Complete the top 5-6-7-8-9 Hearts in sequence for two added balls. Flip the center 10-through-Ace Spades in sequence for another added ball. Completing either five-card group in any order advances Bonus X, and four right-lane Jokers add a ball. The side saucers spin the roulette wheel, which can also subtract a ball.

The goal

Prioritize ordered Hearts and Spades while the sequence is clean, use the Joker lane for repeatable added-ball progress, and build Bonus X before accepting repeated roulette risk.

  1. Collect top Hearts 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 in the active sequence order for two added balls.

  2. Flip the center Spades 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace in sequence for another added ball.

  3. Use any-order completions of either five-card group to advance Bonus X, then build bonus toward its 119,000 maximum.

  4. Use the right saucer to feed the Joker lane when safe; four lit Jokers award an added ball.

Need to know
Two Added Balls
Complete 5 through 9 in sequence.
Center Added Ball
Complete 10 through Ace in sequence.
Joker Added Ball
Light four Jokers in the right lane.

Machine setup

  • Check the Hearts sequence direction, maximum balls, Special and Extra Ball awards, roulette add/subtract behavior, chip threshold, and Bonus X carryover.
  • Test all five top Hearts, five flyaway Spades and reset, Sacrifice button, both saucers, roulette wheel and sensors, Joker lane, spinner, bonus lamps, and ball-count display.
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