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Charlie's Angels

Gottlieb 1978 EM SS
Strategy updated: July 23, 2026

EM Differences: Max is 3X Bonus, the red drop targets reset via the inlane, there is no bonus collect during a ball

Strategy

Build bonus, advance bonus X, and collect bonus at lower right standup target when lit. Repeat

Key Rules

Bonus X

  • To increase Bonus X:

    • 2X: Complete the red drop target 5-bank at the top or collect all C H I C letters, then follow the green light to increase Bonus X further

    • 3X: Hit the green lit bullseye standup target on the right

    • 4X: Knock down the left most red drop target lit green

    • 5X: Knock down the top most white drop target lit green

  • Once base bonus is 11K or higher the lower right bullseye standup target will light to collect bonus

  • While the base bonus is reset on collect the multiplier remains

  • Build base bonus by shooting the star rollover lane to the top

Drop targets

  • When completed the red 5-bank awards 2X Bonus

    • Each drop scores 500 and lights a star rollover target.

    • Completing the white drop bank increase the red drop target value to 5K

  • The white 3-bank scores 500 each and advances bonus

    • completing the white bank increases the red drop value to 5K

    • The H and I top lanes reset the bank and increase the value of the white drop to 5K

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