Super Canasta pinball rules and strategy

The Strategy

The goal

Shoot the upper scoop to choose one of the six games; use the flippers to move the selection and press both together to start. For three-ball Multiball, complete A-S-S-I-S-T twice to light Lock, then send three balls into the lit lock.

  1. When a game is ready, shoot the upper scoop, move through the six choices with the flippers, and press both flippers to start the selected game.

  2. For the main Multiball, complete A-S-S-I-S-T twice to light the physical lock.

  3. Send three balls into the lit lock; the third locked ball starts three-ball Multiball.

  4. During three-ball Multiball, collect Jackpots at the right ramp and basket, then shoot the left ramp for the Super Jackpot.

Need to know
Choose a game
Shoot the upper scoop, cycle with either flipper, and press both flippers to confirm.
Three-ball Multiball
Complete A-S-S-I-S-T twice, then lock three balls.
Alley Oop Multiball
Complete three upper loops to start the two-ball feature.

Machine setup

  • This catalog family began as Super Canasta and reached commercial production as Super Hoop. Confirm which title and software the machine displays before play.
  • Check that the upper scoop, A-S-S-I-S-T targets, ball lock, basket, upper loop, and both ramps register; each is required by a start or Jackpot route.
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