UK Machine Record
Metallica Remastered
Stern · 2024 · at 2 UK venues.
Metallica Remastered takes John Borg's original Metallica design and gives it a substantial modern overhaul. The core layout remains familiar, but the game has been updated with new rules, art, lighting and physical features.
That makes it an interesting machine for players who have spent years with the original. The basic rhythm of the game is still there, but the remastered rules encourage different approaches to scoring and progression.
For UK players who know the original Metallica well, it is worth treating this as a separate game rather than simply an updated version. Forget your old strategies for a minute. The machine has changed.
Written by Silverball
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Hit ball up the center repeatedly to start Sparky multiball. Orbits & center are jackpots. Add-a-ball by completing guitar picks & hit snake
General6 tips
- General
The center Sparky shot is much safer to make from the left flipper.
- General
On Pro (not Premium/LE unless modified), backhand right side of Coffin captive ball, and ball will often rebound into Snake, scoring both!
- General
Backhand grave targets from L flipper. Much safer to start MB
- General
"Special" outlane lights are replaced by "Resurrect" ball save feature! Lights after hitting 3 Grave Marker drop targets.
- General
If you light CIU and playing a Pro, start with For Whom the Bell Tolls. Premium or LE, choose Fade to Black(switch hits), then hit spinners.
- General
lit snake insert on a ramp or any other shot will add a snake shot towards CIU without hitting the snake. Same for other lit CUI inserts.
Secrets & easter eggs2 tips
- Secrets & easter eggs
Once you light all the lights under a certain shot (Chair, Snake,Grave) Hit that shot once more then the captive ball. Stays lit entire game
- Secrets & easter eggs
To max out your Crank It Up score, hit the FUEL 2x doubler before "cashing out" to double the award. Great way to score above 100M.
Multiball1 tip
- Multiball
During any MB, shoot flashing guitar picks to open snake. Shoot snake for 2x playfield and (once per MB) to add a ball & restart ball saver.
Skill shot2 tips
- Skill shot
Hold left flipper for Super Skill Shot, full plunge & get ball to right flipper, shoot FUEL lane & be 1 shot away from 2x FUEL scoring!
- Skill shot
Earn a 3X skillshot by holding the left flipper and plunging to the right pops rollover lane when it's flashing
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