98/100
Fun Score · from 4 ratings
4
Ratings
10
On Location
Ranked #63 of all time · ranking score 78.8 · See the list
Ranked #63 of all time · ranking score 78.8 · See the list
"Strato-Flite," released by Williams Electronics in July 1974, is a four-player electro-mechanical pinball machine designed by Norm Clark with artwork by Christian Marche. This machine features an outer space theme, prominently displaying a 1960s military jet against a starry background on the backglass.
The same machine, made under a different name by a different manufacturer: licensed copies, conversion kits, and re-releases.
| Name | Manufacturer | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Astro-Flite | Segasa | 1974 |
| Star-Flite | Sonic | 1975 |
UTAD, via bank shots off the A and D standup banks.
Balanced
Very High
Land in the top saucer, ideally for open bottom gate [1st choice] or 5000 points [2nd choice]; open upper gate is okay, but the ball goes through that far less often than the bottom gate; 500 points is the worst option. The small slings on either side of the saucer at the top cycle its value, so try to get the optimal number of back-and-forth bounces on them to light the gate choice. The right-hand sling also scores a bonus advance, so multiple back-and-forths leading to a drop into the saucer are better than a clean drop into it.
This is the 2-player version of Strato-Flite. Completing a set of letters [A, B, C or D] increases your bonus multiplier, one set for 2X, two sets for 3X. Additional sets only lead to special, not worth anything in tournament play; focus on completing two sets. If the lower gate is open, don’t try to avoid that gate if the ball is heading that way, take the gate and 5000 points plus the chance to plunge back to the top. Balls coming down the left return lane almost always do so fast enough to pass them over to the right flipper for a more controlled shot up top.
via Bob's Guide
UTAD, via bank shots off the A and D standup banks.
Balanced
Very High
Land in the top saucer, ideally for open bottom gate [1st choice] or 5000 points [2nd choice]; open upper gate is okay, but the ball goes through that far less often than the bottom gate; 500 points is the worst option. The small slings on either side of the saucer at the top cycle its value, so try to get the optimal number of back-and-forth bounces on them to light the gate choice. The right-hand sling also scores a bonus advance, so multiple back-and-forths leading to a drop into the saucer are better than a clean drop into it.
Completing a set of letters [A, B, C or D] increases your bonus multiplier, one set for 2X, two sets for 3X. Additional sets only lead to special, not worth anything in tournament play; focus on completing two sets. If the lower gate is open, don’t try to avoid that gate if the ball is heading that way, take the gate and 5000 points plus the chance to plunge back to the top. Balls coming down the left return lane almost always do so fast enough to pass them over to the right flipper for a more controlled shot up top.
via Bob's Guide
On the floor at 10 locations
August 1974 print with 4-player rules and parts illustrations
2.8 MB
One oversized sheet covering lamp, switch, coil and relay wiring
2.5 MB
One oversized sheet with score reel circuits and connector pins
695 KB
