80/100
Fun Score
11
Ratings
129
On Location
Ranked #138 of all time · ranking score 76.8 · See the list
How to Play
Kineticist tutorial
The Ultimate Machine: Learn to Play Pin*Bot Pinball
Learn how to work the 1986 Barry Oursler and Python Anghelo classic, Pin*Bot.
Read our full tutorialPrefer a written guide?Pinball Primer (opens in a new tab)
Keys to the Game
- Plunge the ball into the middle vortex exit for the most points off the skill shot. The vortex multiplier increases every time a new ball is plunged, but resets once the current ball is drained (though it is held across extra balls).
- Hit the lit row or column in front of the visor to instantly lower it and light the locks at the visor. Otherwise, the full grid must be completed to lower the visor. Multiball starts after locking both balls there. During multiball, lock one ball in the visor and hit the ramp with the other ball before time runs out to score the solar value, built up by prior ramp shots.
- Complete drop target banks or hit “advance planet” when lit to advance through the galaxy. Each planet scores 20k in end-of-ball bonus. Reaching Jupiter awards a special, and reaching the Sun lights the advance planet target for special.
- Hit the lit drop target to light energy value below the ramp. The energy value increases with bumper hits and resets once scored.
- Light the saucer by rolling through the right inlane. Scores 25k, then 50k, then 75k, then light extra ball.
- Increase the bonus multiplier and solar value with ramp shots.
