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Joker Poker

Gottlieb 1978 EM SS
Strategy updated: July 8, 2026

Strategy

Complete the drop target bank indicated for the ball in play, this grants 5X bonus.

  • Ball 1 - Tens

  • Ball 2 - Jacks

  • Ball 3 - Queens

  • Ball 4 - Kings

  • Ball 5 - Aces

Afterwards, work to complete remaining drop banks to add to bonus. Complete all banks awards bonus and resets base bonus. Complete the banks again.

Skill Shot

Hit flashing top lane for skill shot

  • Top lanes worth 5K, flashing lane worth 15K

Key Rules

Look at lower PF for which card is lit for bonus, will move for each ball

  • Complete indicated card bank for 5X bonus multiplier

  • After 5X lit, hit any drop targets to advance bonus

  • Hitting all drop targets awards max bonus and resets bonus ladder, subsequent drops in that bank are worth 5k each + 5k on rest of bank.

  • King bank is most dangerous, lower king is the toughest

Extra ball by lighting A B C and then collecting at target at top right (EB or 10K)

Complete all King and Aces targets to collect 10K at small right lane near top

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