Triple Action / Star Action pinball rules and strategy

In Triple Action or Star Action, keep shooting up top to build Bonus, then use the center spinner or lit top lane to reach Triple Bonus. Max the base Bonus before shooting A-B-C-D. On Star Action, completing that bank twice can add a ball; on Triple Action, it scores a fixed award.

The goal

Build the base value first and use a clean spinner hit to reduce the number of dangerous top returns needed for Triple Bonus. Delay the center drop targets until the multiplier is ready, especially on replay-model Triple Action.

  1. Plunge across as many top Bonus rollovers as possible, then finish in the currently lit top lane.

  2. Keep sending the ball up top until the base Bonus reaches its maximum.

  3. Hit the center spinner when its posts are horizontal enough for a strong spin, or use the lit top lane, until Triple Bonus is active.

  4. On Star Action, complete A-B-C-D twice for an additional ball when enabled; make the outside targets before the center pair.

  5. On Triple Action, take the A-B-C-D bank only after Bonus is prepared or when the fixed completion award is worth its rebound risk.

Need to know
Build Bonus
Top rollover buttons, the lit top lane, and drop targets advance the base Bonus.
Raise Bonus X
The center spinner or lit top lane advances single to double to triple Bonus.
A-B-C-D on Triple Action
Completing the bank scores the installed fixed award; it does not add a ball.

Machine setup

  • Identify Triple Action versus add-a-ball Star Action, confirm three- or five-ball play, and verify whether target-bank completions award points, replay, Extra Ball, or a conversion.
  • Test all top rollover buttons and lit-lane movement, center spinner and advance unit, A-B-C-D targets and reset, Bonus unit, multiplier lamps, and end-of-ball collect.
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