UK Machine Record
Alien
Pinball Brothers · 2021 · at 3 UK venues.
Alien takes Ridley Scott’s claustrophobic science-fiction horror and turns it into a tense game of survival. The machine is built around the Nostromo, with the player attempting to deal with the Alien while progressing through a series of objectives based on the film.
The theme works particularly well because the game can make the playfield feel dangerous. The Alien, Facehugger and other features are not simply decoration; they become part of the player’s struggle to survive and complete the mission.
The challenge is balancing progression with ball control. Going after the biggest objective can expose you to some of the most dangerous shots on the table. Stay alive first. You can’t escape the Nostromo if you’ve already lost the ball.
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Strategy tips written by players on PinTips , not by Silverball. Best-voted first.
The shotgun weapon, activated by the launch button, counts as a xeno hit. Get xeno MB ready, and use the shotgun as a ball save.
Skill shot1 tip
- Skill shot
3 different skill shots on all 3 balls = 5 million points, which is sometimes huge in competition.
General1 tip
- General
Hitting the orbits advance lifecycle multiballs, advance combos, and advance sentry gun multiball.
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