Special Force pinball rules and strategy

The Strategy

Lock two balls behind the single center tank target. Clear the three inline tank drops and hit the standup behind them, then shoot the lit right ramp to start Multiball. Hit the standup or any ramp to light Escape, then collect it at the Helicopter ramp.

The goal

Lock up to two balls behind the center tank, clear the three inline drops, hit the standup behind them, then shoot the lit right ramp for Multiball. Hit the standup or any ramp to light Escape, then collect it at the Helicopter ramp.

  1. Lock up to two balls behind the single center tank target.

  2. Knock down the three inline tank drops, then hit the standup behind them to light Release Hostages.

  3. Shoot the lit right ramp to release the locked balls and start Multiball.

  4. During Multiball, hit the rear standup or any ramp to light Escape, then shoot the Helicopter ramp for the Escape Bonus.

Need to know
Capture Hostages
Lock up to two balls behind the single center tank target.
Light Release
Clear the three inline drops, then hit their rear standup.
Start Multiball
Shoot the lit right ramp to release the hostages.

Machine setup

  • Confirm lock sharing, Extra Ball and Special conversions, Escape Bonus behavior, and whether cabinet-button rockets are enabled for competition.
  • Test both yellow cabinet buttons, ROCKET and BOMB targets, single tank lock, three inline drops and rear standup, right release ramp, Helicopter ramp, and all ball releases.
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