Stargate pinball rules and strategy
The Strategy
Odd-numbered Sarcophagus entries start Stargate's repeatable Multiball, while seven Segment objectives qualify the one-time Stargate Multiball. Use the first Jackpot to add the third ball, then follow six moving Jackpots to the Pyramid Super. Complete Segments between starts.
The goal
Use odd Sarcophagus shots for regular Multiball, complete its six moving Jackpots, then collect the Pyramid Super while collecting Quartz and completing Segments toward Stargate Multiball.
Test the Sarcophagus, Pyramid, guardians, Transporter, Ra kicker, and Trade Quartz feeds before choosing the opening route.
Shoot the Sarcophagus on an odd-numbered visit to start regular two-ball multiball.
Collect the safest lit jackpot immediately to launch the third ball.
Follow the moving jackpot ladder to the Pyramid.
- Level 1 begins with several lit shots and advances through six major-shot jackpots.
- Completing all six lights the Pyramid for the Super Jackpot.
- The next level uses one lit jackpot at a time and leads to a doubled Super.
Collect the Pyramid Super as soon as its feed is controlled; do not risk the certain award for unrelated Quartz.
Between multiballs, take Trade Quartz only when the displayed offer matches the current position.
Complete the remaining seven Segments and preserve Stargate Multiball for a controlled ball because it is available only once per game.
Alternative route: Quartz cashout
Use this when the Sarcophagus or Pyramid is unsafe but the right guardian and Trade Quartz feed are repeatable.
- Collect Quartz from every other Sarcophagus award, the middle target of the three-bank, Transporter and White Pyramid awards, STARGATE completions, and Trade Quartz.
- Roll through the left inlane or hit the guardian target to open Trade Quartz.
- Accept a useful offer rather than carrying excess Quartz past the Super tier.
Need to know
- Regular Multiball
- Odd-numbered Sarcophagus shots start two-ball play; the first jackpot launches a third ball.
- Jackpot ladder
- Complete six sequential major-shot jackpots, then shoot the Pyramid for the Super.
- Quartz
- Trade Quartz for escalating awards; large holdings can complete Segments or collect the Super.
Odd-numbered Sarcophagus entries start Stargate's repeatable Multiball, while seven Segments qualify its wizard Multiball and Quartz trades alter progress. Add the third ball through the first Jackpot and finish the six-shot ladder at the Pyramid. Take exact useful Quartz offers and complete missing Segments without risking a certain Pyramid Super.
The goal
Use odd Sarcophagus shots for regular Multiball, complete its six moving Jackpots, then collect the Pyramid Super while collecting Quartz and completing Segments toward Stargate Multiball.
- Test the Sarcophagus, Pyramid, guardians, Transporter, Ra kicker, and Trade Quartz feeds before choosing the opening route.
- Shoot the Sarcophagus on an odd-numbered visit to start regular two-ball multiball.
- Collect the safest lit jackpot immediately to launch the third ball.
- Follow the moving jackpot ladder to the Pyramid.
Follow the moving jackpot ladder to the Pyramid.
- Level 1 begins with several lit shots and advances through six major-shot jackpots.
- Completing all six lights the Pyramid for the Super Jackpot.
- The next level uses one lit jackpot at a time and leads to a doubled Super.
- Collect the Pyramid Super as soon as its feed is controlled; do not risk the certain award for unrelated Quartz.
- Between multiballs, take Trade Quartz only when the displayed offer matches the current position.
- Complete the remaining seven Segments and preserve Stargate Multiball for a controlled ball because it is available only once per game.
Builds toward: Stargate Multiball
- Complete all seven Segment features.
- Wait for other running features to end.
- Collect all seven lit major-shot jackpots.
- Repeat the relit set after the Super while ball count permits.