Walk up to every game with a plan.

Strategy for every pinball machine at 20 Albuquerque venues, with community tips and notes for tournament play. Pick where you’re playing.

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[ Recovered field guide · Albuquerque, NM ]

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every machine on the floor. Pick one for Garbo’s plan.

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Operator

Rotating lineup maintained by Geekon LLC. Quarters only; the bill changer takes $1–$20.

Match play basics

You only need to beat the other players in your group on this game. On your last ball, know the number you need and take the lowest-risk route to it.
Spend ball one learning the copy: flipper strength, outlane posts, which shots come back safely. Known issues for each machine are listed in its venue panel.
Call the tournament director for a stuck ball, a flipper that won’t hold, or a shot that doesn’t register. Rulings come before you play through it, not after.
Bring quarters or small bills. Most venues are coin-op, and many events add a coin drop to the entry fee.
New to the lingo? See the pinball glossary.