Monster Bash pinball machine has 297 recorded tournament games in Minneapolis, MN, Blaine, MN. A game runs about 22m, the median of 297 timed games, so budget for that in a round with a clock on it. The better-ranked player loses here 46.8% of the time, which puts it at 31/100 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
6 shots to the center spinner will light Mosh Pit Multiball at the scoop. Once started, the center spinner can be used to add two balls.
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The scoop occasionally hands out smart bombs for monsters. Hit the launch button during modes to get free monster hits/shots.
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Shooting/bombing Drac while he's moving awards double hits.
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Start all 6 monsters and then hit scoop to begin Monster Bash mini-wizard mode.
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Bash Frankenstein and hit ramp to begin MB. Stack other monsters with Frank to hold their timers and try to collect instruments.
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Lite Monsters of Rock by collecting all instruments. Collect instruments by hitting monster shots while they're active.
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Start Lyman's Lament during ball 1 with flipper combo: 11L,1R,5L,1R,6L,1R. Lyman says "Totally" then shoot scoop. You're in for trouble.
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If multiple players enter Lyman's Lament cheat without starting it, if last player starts it the other players get the noncheat mode scoring