Time Machine pinball rules and strategy

The Strategy

Shoot the Time Hole to move between Future and Past. In the Past, complete fixed targets 1 through 7 for Green Special and a M-A-C-H-I-N-E letter. Use the drop banks and moving A-F targets for Red and Orange Special, the Time Bridge for Bonus X, and the Time Hole after M-A-C-H-I-N-E is complete for Special.

The goal

Use the Time Hole to put the machine in the state needed for your next target set. In the Past, finish 1 through 7; use the Time Bridge whenever Bonus X is the safer progress shot.

  1. Shoot the Time Hole to raise or lower the moving assembly and switch between Future and Past.

  2. In the Past, complete fixed targets 1 through 7 to advance Green Special and add a M-A-C-H-I-N-E letter.

  3. Use the drop-target banks and moving A-F targets to advance Red Special, Orange Special, and bonus.

  4. Complete M-A-C-H-I-N-E, then shoot the Time Hole to collect the lit Special; use the Time Bridge to raise Bonus X along the way.

Need to know
Change Time
Shoot the Time Hole.
Past Target Route
Complete fixed targets 1 through 7.
Build Specials
Use the drop banks and moving A-F targets.

Machine setup

  • Check the Past-target, Red Special, Orange Special, M-A-C-H-I-N-E, and Special-award settings.
  • Test the Time Hole and moving assembly, fixed targets 1–7, moving A-F targets, drop banks, Time Bridge, and all Special lamps.
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