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Meteor pinball machine has 282 recorded tournament games in Savage, MN, Minneapolis, MN. A game runs about 12m, the median of 281 timed games, so budget for that in a round with a clock on it. The better-ranked player loses here 51.4% 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.
Spinner can be huge points. Complete as many METEOR targets as possible without finishing. Spinner is now lit for huge points.
Bonus multiplier carries over from ball to ball. Complete METEOR drop targets to increase bonus multiplier.
the 1 2 and 3 drop banks increase rockets. rockets are your bonus. Huge points when bonus multiplied.
Aim for edges of drop target banks, Stern drop targets of this era can often easily be swept down all at once by a good shot from the side.
In tournament situation without extra balls, Bonus X is not as important, bonus is not very big on this game, even when maxed.
Biggest spinner value is when METEOR is almost completed, only 1 target standing, and that 1 target must be ETEO in middle (not M or R).
Plunge to hit hidden rollovers behind METEOR drop target bank, because they will randomly spot drop targets for you. Rebound if possible.
