UK Machine Record
Meteor
Stern Electronics · 1979 · at 1 UK venue.
Meteor is an early Stern Electronics classic built around a science-fiction battle against a field of incoming space rocks. The game is one of the early examples of Stern using speech, sound and increasingly frantic action to give a relatively simple ruleset a strong sense of urgency.
The objective is straightforward: destroy the meteors and build your way towards the game’s larger scoring opportunities. The playfield is open and direct, putting considerable emphasis on shot accuracy and ball control.
It is a reminder of how much personality early solid-state pinball could create with relatively little technology. Watch the targets, control the ball and destroy the meteors before they overwhelm you.
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Spinner can be huge points. Complete as many METEOR targets as possible without finishing. Spinner is now lit for huge points.
General5 tips
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Bonus multiplier carries over from ball to ball. Complete METEOR drop targets to increase bonus multiplier.
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the 1 2 and 3 drop banks increase rockets. rockets are your bonus. Huge points when bonus multiplied.
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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.
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In tournament situation without extra balls, Bonus X is not as important, bonus is not very big on this game, even when maxed.
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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).
Skill shot1 tip
- Skill shot
Plunge to hit hidden rollovers behind METEOR drop target bank, because they will randomly spot drop targets for you. Rebound if possible.
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