Star Trek pinball rules and strategy
The Strategy
Collect all five flashing Dilithium crystals, hit the lit center Primary Crystal, then shoot the open Transporter under the ramp for three-ball Multiball. During it, hit the yellow Primary Crystal and return to the green Transporter for each Jackpot.
The goal
Follow the five flashing Dilithium crystal shots. When the Primary Crystal lights, hit it to open the Transporter, then shoot beneath the ramp for three-ball Multiball. Repeat Primary Crystal then Transporter for Jackpots while two or more balls remain.
On the plunge, watch the moving warship and press the launch/fire button when it reaches the center.
Shoot whichever Dilithium crystal inserts are flashing until all five have been collected.
Hit the lit moving Primary Crystal in the center. This opens the Transporter beneath the ramp.
Shoot the open Transporter under the ramp to beam up the crew and start automatic three-ball Multiball.
During Multiball, hit the moving Primary Crystal while it is yellow to light the Transporter green.
Shoot the green open Transporter for the Jackpot, then repeat Primary Crystal followed by Transporter while at least two balls remain.
Need to know
- Dilithium crystals
- Five flashing crystal shots qualify the center Primary Crystal. The display and insert lamps show which crystals remain.
- Transporter Multiball
- Hit the lit Primary Crystal to open the Transporter beneath the ramp, then shoot the opening to start automatic three-ball play.
- Jackpot loop
- During Multiball, hit the moving Primary Crystal while yellow, then shoot the green open Transporter for the Jackpot. Repeat the pair.