Count-down

Count-down

Log score
Gottlieb (1979)ssalphanumeric~10m per game (225 timed)Difficulty 32/100OPDB: G56zB-MLv9kIPDB: 573Arena #103603

Where to play Count-down pinball machine

Northstar Pinball Collective · Savage, MN · 124 games · first seen Dec 7, 2024 · last seen Sep 25, 2026

Blainbrook · Blaine, MN · 102 games · first seen Mar 11, 2023 · last seen Dec 20, 2023

Strategy notes, tutorial videos, and outside resources.

Count-down pinball machine strategy

Pinball PrimerBob's GuidesYouTube: tutorials

How Count-down pinball machine plays

Count-down pinball machine has 226 recorded tournament games in Savage, MN, Blaine, MN. A game runs about 10m, the median of 225 timed games, so budget for that in a round with a clock on it. The better-ranked player loses here 52.3% of the time, which puts it at 32/100 for difficulty. That is a low-variance machine: scores hold up and the stronger player usually wins, so it rewards the favorite.

Player tips · PinTips

Complete each drop target bank to earn corresponding BonusX color. 2x must be completed before 3x will light, etc.

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Progress on completed drop target banks of higher level BonusX are saved during the same ball. BonusX must be re-earned each ball.

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Complete enough drop target banks and Extra Ball will be lit on the upper left flipper lane.

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Any drop targets count towards Bonus so don't be afraid to shoot out of order!

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