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Star Gazer

Stern 1980 SS
Strategy updated: July 7, 2026

Strategy

Hit a target in the top drop bank when the spinner value light is high, then rip the top spinner on repeat. Completing the lower left bank adds +1 Bonus X.

Key Rules

Spinners and Top Drop Target Bank

  • There is a red chart on the playfield below the top drop bank that has a roving light on it

  • Hit a drop target in the top bank will stop the light and lock in the top spinner value, shown on the left of the chart (500-4000/spin)

  • Completing the top bank entirely will reward the lit award shown on the right of the chart and the lit begins cycling again

  • If the top spinner value is locked in to a low value, complete the top drop bank to reset and try again.

  • Hitting the spinner without locking the light only scores 200/spin

  • The star rollovers near the flippers will either light the other two spinners on the left and right for 2000/spin or spot a zodiac sign

Bonus

  • Hit targets to collect zodiac symbols, they are lit until they are collected

  • Completing all 12 zodiac signs awards a base bonus of 12K, you can earn this 3 times plus pick up 11 of the 12 for a max of 47K

  • Bonus is held ball-to-ball

  • Bonus can be multiplied with each completion of either of the lower left target banks (Max 10X)

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Playfield image by Ken (scottamus)