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Stars

Stern 1978
Strategy updated: June 26th, 2026

Skill Shot

Hit white or green star near top bumper, whichever is not lit

Ruleset

Get all 5 star stand-ups, then hit the one that lights red for "special", lit shot will move, hit again, repeat

  • This is the only strategy if unlimited "specials" are on

  • If "special" is limited to 1, then continuously rip right side spinner (worth 200 per hit star)

Drop target banks raise bonus X

  • 1 bank raises bonus to 2X

  • then get both banks to raise bonus to 3X

Build bonus by hitting return lanes, star stand-ups, and the 2 small rollovers (one at top, other in the center of PF)

  • lit bottom lanes award 3 bonus advances

  • bonus maxes at 19K base

Left spinner value is increased by completing drop target banks

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