Official Star Wars Pinball Table Guides

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

I have decided to create a Thread where I can post links to all the Official Table Guides which have been produced for Star Wars Pinball so far. Special Thanks goes out to Zen Studios!

Official Pinball Table Guides

• Pinball Table Guides

[jaykrz]

psyched for these

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Thanks m8, I doubt they will disappoint you guys

[Rafie]

Dang it I got all excited thinking they were done! Hahahaha

[Sir Pent]

Greatly looking forward to these, even though I'm not getting the tables (I'd love to but I've spent enough on tables already).
You'll do a great job I'm sure ShoryukenToTheChin. GO go go!

[maxniman]

Dang it I got all excited thinking they were done! Hahahaha

Ha - me too

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Its nice to see the fever pitch that this is creating, I can't wait to hear what you guys think of them.

[chrisninkovich]

What a tease! I was hoping they were done, too!

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Sorry about that, I was just getting the Thread ready for when they do go live.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Head over to the Zen Studios Blog to view them - Click Here

Be socialable guys and like/share etc.

[s-carnegie]

Nice, going there now and thanks again chin for all the hard work on your awesome guides.

[shogun00]

Head over to the Zen Studios Blog to view them - Click Here

Be socialable guys and like/share etc.

On a side note, they finally posted the NGS2 guide as well.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Nice, going there now and thanks again chin for all the hard work on your awesome guides.

Thanks m8, hope you all enjoy them.

[SpongyTwinkies]

I find the ESB guide very helpful but can't help but notice that the scene checkpoints have been renamed to "chapters" in the guide. This might cause some mild confusion only because the in-game guide and the table display matrix refers to them as "checkpoints".

One other point and I may be wrong about this - when in the Jedi Training mode, I believe you must use a combination of the flipper and launch buttons (Xbox 360). So when I deflect left, I first hit the left flipper and then the launch button. For some reason, I couldn't deflect the blaster if only using the left flipper. Maybe my timing is off or it's something about the Xbox 360 version. I'm not that crazy about the Xbox 360 version, anyway - it seems like the ball physics is off when compared to the PS3 version (is it the way the Xbox handles floating point calculations?)

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Jedi Training - That's odd I just pull the left to deflect left blasts etc. never have to press the Launch Button together with that to deflect the blast. I only press the Launch Button to deflect central blasts.

[SpongyTwinkies]

Jedi Training - That's odd I just pull the left to deflect left blasts etc. never have to press the Launch Button together with that to deflect the blast. I only press the Launch Button to deflect central blasts.

It may be something I'm doing wrong ...

[SpongyTwinkies]

It also might be nice to add a section that describes the end of ball bonuses. Some of the EOB scores tallied include such things as Rebellion Bonus and Ion Cannon, etc. Maybe a table with description and how the score is accumulated?

A novice may not understand how these scores are accumulated and the guide, as it is written, doesn't quite make that connection.

Sorry, not trying to pick apart the document but just hoping to add some value to it! I still enjoy reading them and appreciate the time and effort put into them.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Ah yeh that would be good to add to the Guides, honestly I never pay attention to the End of Ball bonuses funny enough.

[OriginalEther]

Thanks for the guides, particularly Boba Fett; that was the one that was a real nuisance to try to figure out.

Two Empire questions though:

1. Sabre Award - is there anything specific to them, or is it just a fancy term for bonus points. i.e. I get the Double Sabre lots of times, but I'm not sure if there is anything past that or not (remember seeing something else once), or if it really matters.

2. Extra balls - is there a limit to how many each method will provide? Looks like you can only get one for Training (though I've only made it to Level 5), haven't figured out the others.

[shogun00]

Ah yeh that would be good to add to the Guides, honestly I never pay attention to the End of Ball bonuses funny enough.

Neither do I! I think it would be a pain to keep track of in general. Some of the terms they use for the bonuses aren't what we like to call them. It's the same for the statistics page. Who would have thought that "Broken Doors" on the Blade table meant hitting the alley (middle) ramp five times.

1. Sabre Award - is there anything specific to them, or is it just a fancy term for bonus points. i.e. I get the Double Sabre lots of times, but I'm not sure if there is anything past that or not (remember seeing something else once), or if it really matters.

2. Extra balls - is there a limit to how many each method will provide? Looks like you can only get one for Training (though I've only made it to Level 5), haven't figured out the others.

1.) Yep! It's just a score award.

2.) Yes! You can only get the extra ball once for each method (5 methods in all). It's the same as the Fantastic Four table.

[ER777]

Ah yeh that would be good to add to the Guides, honestly I never pay attention to the End of Ball bonuses funny enough.

A breakdown of the EOB Bonus would be a nice finishing touch but you got all of the important stuff, nice guide.

There is one part with a couple of inaccuracies though, the part in the Jedi/Sith multi-ball section about the Balance jackpot is a little off. The balance jackpot opens the big red center scoop (like starting a mission) when the number of Jedi and Sith jackpots awarded is equal. Its 1 million times the number of Jedi/Sith jackpots hit so it can get pretty big from what I understand, I've been up to 10 million myself but I've heard of much higher.

I might be mistaken about this part, but I think its just 3 balls when both Jedi and Sith are activated, not 4.

These are minor things though, great work overall.

[Jeppo99]

Yeah, I believe when you stack a second multiball, the game will either add balls until the required starting number of balls for that mode has been reached. (e.g. if you have two balls going and you start Cloud City multiball, it will add two more balls, so you'll have four balls going) or they will just add one more ball. (e.g. If you have Jedi multiball going and then start Sith multiball, it will add a third ball, then if you start Tie Fighter Multiball, it will add a fourth, even though Tie Fighter is usually only a 3-ball mode).

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Thanks for the info guys, ashame about those inaccuracies you mentioned. Like I said as long as they help the Community, I'm happy

Funny enough certain things like the Multiball Modes etc. I used to not add those in the Guides when I first started, but due to Community feedback the Guides have become so much more. All thanks to you guys!

[OriginalEther]

Question: On the Empire table, are you sure the left ramp switches the left orbit diverter?
It seems to me that the left orbit itself changes the diverter (save for some missions), as a shot up the orbit never goes to the same place twice in a row. It always toggles between the bumpers/left sink hole and the right inlane, regardless of how the left ramp targets (Star Wars) are set up.


A few tips from an average player that may help (on the Empire table):

1. It takes about a second for the ball to go from the plunger (at full strength) to the probe droid on the skill shot. So use that to time your launch.

2. On the probe droid shooting mini-game and scene, what I have found to be fairly reliable is:
a. Trap the ball with the right flipper.
b. As the droid is starting to head down, release and send via the left orbit.
I find that this usually works. Haven't figured out the other ramps reliably yet. I once manged to hit it twice with one shot, so it can be done.

3. I used to try to start the Training mission ASAP to get the 1st extra ball. At the time, I was just aiming for that mini-loop, which was rather monotonous.
As the guide implies, I've learned to aim for the Force target. That will also send the ball to the Training mini-loop, plus start some Force hurry-ups, and make progress towards your Force target extra ball. Plus, I think it's an easier shot.

4. Jedi training: When you reach a level that too fast for you, realize that it can only come it two directions; it never shoots from the same position twice. You can just move your lightsabre ahead of time towards one direction, and you have a 50/50 chance of being right.
The same concept applies to Darth Vader in scene 6 (I would place him around Level 3), though he can come from all 3 ways when the mission starts. I haven't seen him attack in the same direction two straight times.

5. AT-AT mission (Scene 2, checkpoint 2). I have found this to be one of the more difficult scenes, since only one mini-orbit is lit at a time. You can nudge pass, but you'll tilt if you have to do that every time.
What I have noticed is that with a clean shot up the desired orbit, the ball will come around, hit the flipper, and usually bounce over to the other flipper, setting up the next shot. If the shot is not clean, I wouldn't try it; it's much more likely to hit the flipper and roll down the drain.

6. Tie fighter targets: To me, the ideal timing to hit these is when the ball is about three-fourths of the way down the upper-right flipper.

If I can think of more, I'll edit and add. Hope these help.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Interesting Tips my friend, hmm that Left orbit diverter... I did notice hitting it up the Left Ramp etc. would alternate it for me. I also had someone else notice that same occurrence, maybe you are doing something that diverts it without knowing.

[deep]

Interesting Tips my friend, hmm that Left orbit diverter... I did notice hitting it up the Left Ramp etc. would alternate it for me. I also had someone else notice that same occurrence, maybe you are doing something that diverts it without knowing.

The left orbit diverter alternates with left orbit hits. The left ramp only responsible for the STAR WARS targets. Awsome work with the guides btw!

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

The left orbit diverter alternates with left orbit hits. The left ramp only responsible for the STAR WARS targets. Awsome work with the guides btw!

Ah thanks for clearing that up, what on Earth was I seeing on my end then lol. Wow its awesome for someone such as yourself to compliment my Guide work.

[surf1der]

Good job on the guides. I wanted to mention that completing Max Thrust on Boba Fett makes it easier to raise the multipliers for a short period of time. I believe each successful combo raises the multiplier by x2 instead of the normal x1. Also, for the ninja gaiden guide, i think the tests of strength (?) advances the multiplier.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Thanks m8 for the kind words, and the tips.

[skyway73]

Fantastic guides, thanks so much for all your time and effort.

A small tip which most probably already know on Boba Fett, when playing the video mode mini game where you must destroy the tie-fighters you can just hold down the launch button to continually shoot rather than having to keep tapping it. That way you can just concentrate on steering up and down.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Thanks for the kind words, oh yeh that's a golden tip for that Tie Fighter Video Mission.

[ER777]

Fantastic guides, thanks so much for all your time and effort.

A small tip which most probably already know on Boba Fett, when playing the video mode mini game where you must destroy the tie-fighters you can just hold down the launch button to continually shoot rather than having to keep tapping it. That way you can just concentrate on steering up and down.

That is a great tip. I have had much more success since learning that.

I also realized that all the times I was getting hit were from tie-fighters that went to the top half of the screen. Since your ship shoots from the bottom end its tough to get up there in time to kill them before getting shot. So now I just let the high ones go by without trying to shoot them and I hardly ever fail the mission anymore.

[skyway73]

That is a great tip. I have had much more success since learning that.

I also realized that all the times I was getting hit were from tie-fighters that went to the top half of the screen. Since your ship shoots from the bottom end its tough to get up there in time to kill them before getting shot. So now I just let the high ones go by without trying to shoot them and I hardly ever fail the mission anymore.

I learnt that also, with this info this mission becomes almost too easy. Nice way to pick up 80 million+

[Spirit X]

I think there's a good chance that a lot of the big scores are obtained by spamming the Tie Fighter mission over and over. It's the only mission you can do without putting the ball in any danger of draining, it's pretty quick and it doesn't take long to figure out how to win it every time.

I tend to enjoy going through the full sequence of mission most of the time but I got just over 3 billion a few days ago when testing the theory above. The only thing you have to be careful with is opening up the HUTTS sinkhole, just make sure you have the WHIP save active when shooting at that captured ball.

And if you get consistent with the RIVALS shot from the upper-left flipper then you can rack some serious points very, very quickly.

[skyway73]

I was just re-reading your Boba Fett guide:

*100 Million* Bounty Mission to collect‘T’ Letter (‘BOBA FETT’ - 8
Respect) –
Upon starting this Mission you will be requires to send the Ball around the Left Orbit (2) 4 times, each time
Boba Fett will shoot a Missile at the Ball as it’s about to exit via the Right Orbit (8) entrance thus sending
the Ball back round the Orbit.
Once you have done the above 4 times, you will need to hit the Ball up 4 flashing Lanes but remembering
not to hit the same Lane twice otherwise you will need to hit the Lane again to make the light solid. Once
you do that the Mission will be completed.

I'm pretty sure you only have to do the first part you mention and you don't need to hit 4 more flashing lanes afterwards? Or am I going mad?...

I find I either breeze through this mission or fail spectacularly, anyone else agree? If your ball is blasted at the wrong moment then there's not much you can do to prevent an instant drain.

It's a fun mission though and the rewards are pretty generous too.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Im sure you need to do all of that, coz whatever was lit I just kept on hitting it. Yep I too find it such a breeze to complete.

[surf1der]

Skyway is right. You only have to make the left orbit shots. I believe the DMD says "assassins" followed by a counter displaying how many left orbit shots are remaining to complete the mission.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Skyway is right. You only have to make the left orbit shots. I believe the DMD says "assassins" followed by a counter displaying how many left orbit shots are remaining to complete the mission.

Jeez what the heck was I seeing then lol.

[surf1der]

Jeez what the heck was I seeing then lol.

I can't believe that mission gives you the most points. 100M points for 5 left orbit shots. And you get a 30 second timer that resets between each successful shot. It is one of the easiest missions. The only thing you have to watch out for is occasionally a rocket will shoot the ball back through the left orbit very quickly and cause a center drain if you are not prepared. But the left orbit shots are very easy/safe and a successful shot that doesn't scream back at you can safely be trapped again in your right flipper after a safe dead flipper pass.

[jaykrz]

I can't believe that mission gives you the most points. 100M points for 5 left orbit shots. And you get a 30 second timer that resets between each successful shot. It is one of the easiest missions. The only thing you have to watch out for is occasionally a rocket will shoot the ball back through the left orbit very quickly and cause a center drain if you are not prepared. But the left orbit shots are very easy/safe and a successful shot that doesn't scream back at you can safely be trapped again in your right flipper after a safe dead flipper pass.

agreed. it is very easy. I hate the 60m or 80m on the Empire side, definitely the hardest. This is unbalanced and you would expect that it would get increasingly harder as you get to the later missions.

[maezun]

Loving your guides. Any chance of you putting up some gameplay vids on YouTube? There doesn't seem to be that many on there at the moment, I'd love to watch some top end skills!

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Loving your guides. Any chance of you putting up some gameplay vids on YouTube? There doesn't seem to be that many on there at the moment, I'd love to watch some top end skills!

It would be interesting to do, but as of now I'm sticking to Guide Writing. Give it some time I'm sure some folks will put up Star Wars Tutorial Vids.

[shogun00]

Loving your guides. Any chance of you putting up some gameplay vids on YouTube? There doesn't seem to be that many on there at the moment, I'd love to watch some top end skills!

Once the PS4 (and ZP2 for it) releases, that problem will be rectified.

That's the one part of the Share feature that I'm looking forward to. The ability to record 15 minute videos on the system and post them on social networking sites (such as YouTube). No more special and expensive recording equipment needed.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Once the PS4 (and ZP2 for it) releases, that problem will be rectified.

That's the one part of the Share feature that I'm looking forward to. The ability to record 15 minute videos on the system and post them on social networking sites (such as YouTube). No more special and expensive recording equipment needed.

Can't wait to spy on my Friends as well lol... *cough*shogun00*cough*

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

The Balance of The Force Table Guides are now available - Click Here

[surf1der]

The Battle of The Force Table Guides are now available - Click Here

Great job. They look great. I was hoping that you figured out what all the different upgrades do in Starfighter. I occasionally have difficulty with phase 1 and 2 and mission 5. Do you happen to know which upgrades will help complete those?

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Great job. They look great. I was hoping that you figured out what all the different upgrades do in Starfighter. I occasionally have difficulty with phase 1 and 2 and mission 5. Do you happen to know which upgrades will help complete those?

Never really thought about that mate, I personally just grind the Mission till I complete it.

I would assume strengthening your Fleet shields and Weapons would be a given in this case.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

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[skyway73]

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Fantastic guides as always, many thanks for all your hard work.

PS you have a new follower on Twitter... @aid_73

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Fantastic guides as always, many thanks for all your hard work.

PS you have a new follower on Twitter... @aid_73

Thanks mate, thanks to the awesome Zen Community!

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

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[Kraig]

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Between this and DiscoKing's guide, I may have the ammunition I need to take on the last trophy I need for this game.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Between this and DiscoKing's guide, I may have the ammunition I need to take on the last trophy I need for this game.

Good luck mate. Glad we could of been of some assistance to your endeavours.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

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[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Everyone I have added a link to the OP that has a link to a playlist containing over 200+ vids featuring various tables. Completing modes & what not. Please give them a look. I have recently added Bethesda Pinball & Rogue One vids.

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[toong90]

Do you think ZP2 on PS4 is much better than on PS3? Blade does look sweet!

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

Do you think ZP2 on PS4 is much better than on PS3? Blade does look sweet!

To quote our Community Manager, BarbieBobomb -

"Zen Pinball 2 on the PS4 has a nearly identical feature set as PS3, however we have made great gains in performance:
• Zen Pinball 2 is running silky smooth 1080p @ 60 FPS.
• The most responsive flippers that we have ever been able to produce."

[Kate_Kross]

I am delighted! Thanks for this links!

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

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