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Palooka

Williams 1964 EM
Strategy updated: August 21, 2026

Strategy

The only sequence worth shooting begins with the four red drop targets on the sides of the game to light the center drop target and score the indicated value + an add-a-ball. Repeat the sequence.

Skill Shot

Plunge to the top lane for 500 points on ball 1, future balls the value can be 100, 200, 300, 400, or 500

Key Rules

Drop Targets

  • Hit the four red drop targets around the playfield, 100 points each

  • Each completion of all 4 lights the center drop target and advances the value: 100, 300, 500, 1K

  • Hit the lit center drop target to collect the value and add-a-ball

Top Lane

  • Rolling through the top lane scores the value that is lit above it, the top 2 pops and slings change this value

Kickers

  • The kickers near the flipper hinge point are lit for 50 points when the top lane is lit for 500. Landing here also re-raises the center drop target

palooka-pf.jpg playfield
Playfield image by Ken (scottamus)