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Diner

Williams 1990
Strategy updated: June 24th, 2026

Skill Shot

Do a full plunge when the 50K light begins to flash to hit number 1 to get 150K

Ruleset

Right ramp to spell the word D I N E R (5 shots) and then you can stir the cup with another right ramp shot to add value

  • if you don't stir the cup before locking the ball, upon losing 1 ball in MB you can shoot right ramp and re-lock to qualify MB.

Spelling D I N E R lights the lock under the left ramp

To start MB shoot the spinner or the saucer on the right ("today's special")

  • easier and safer to start from the saucer shot

  • can lock steal if another player has locked a ball

  • During MB, shoot right saucer with both balls for Rush 1 and Rush 2

  • Then either ramp is worth 500K for remainder of MB

    • Ideally trap a ball on both flippers and repeatedly shoot left ramp

Characters are asking for food, complete all 6 drop targets to deliver food

Left ramp worth 20K, then increases 20K up to 100K on a timer.

  • Getting 100K shot lights extra ball

  • After 100K, each additional ramp is worth Dine Time value (Jackpot)

Spelling E A T on the top lanes gives bonus X and lights spot a food drop target bank on the ramps

Collect Dine Time on the right saucer shot when lit

Anytime you need the spinner shot, shoot the right saucer instead, gives same award and much safer

Bonus added by completed characters, stacks for all balls

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