Rules overview
The Stern Star Wars pinball machine delivers fast, strategic pinball action set in one of the most iconic universes of all time. Designed by Steve Ritchie, this modern Stern title is known for its lightning-fast gameplay, deep ruleset, and risk-reward scoring system that challenges players to think strategically while maintaining control at hyperspeed. Hyperspeed Gameplay With Deep Strategy & Galactic Scale Star Wars blends extreme speed with layered objectives, tasking players with choosing characters, stacking missions, and managing multipliers to maximize scoring. The game’s open layout and powerful flippers encourage rapid combos, while its ruleset rewards careful planning, making it a favorite among competitive players and Star Wars fans who enjoy mastering complex systems.
- 1Learn the layout
- 2Start the objectives
- 3Build scoring modes
- 4Reach the wizard layer
Rules and progression
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Game Information
This rules section covers game information and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Layout
This rules section covers layout and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Skill Shots
This rules section covers skill shots and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Main Modes
This rules section covers main modes and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Rebel Missions (FORCE Targets)
This rules section covers rebel missions (force targets) and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Jabba Events
This rules section covers jabba events and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Falcon Features & Lightspeed Escape
This rules section covers falcon features & lightspeed escape and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Vader Modes & Dark Side Scoring
This rules section covers vader modes & dark side scoring and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Multiballs
This rules section covers multiballs and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Battle of Hoth Multiball
This rules section covers battle of hoth multiball and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Death Star & Death Star II Multiballs
This rules section covers death star & death star ii multiballs and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Ion Cannons (Shot Multipliers)
This rules section covers ion cannons (shot multipliers) and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Rebel Combos & Super Modes
This rules section covers rebel combos & super modes and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Dark Side Mystery
This rules section covers dark side mystery and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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TIE Fighter Ramps / Hyperspace Loops
This rules section covers tie fighter ramps / hyperspace loops and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Stormtrooper Hurry-Up & Bonus X
This rules section covers stormtrooper hurry-up & bonus x and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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JEDI Ball Save
This rules section covers jedi ball save and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Extra Balls
This rules section covers extra balls and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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End-of-Ball Bonus
This rules section covers end-of-ball bonus and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Wizard Modes
This rules section covers wizard modes and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Not a Jedi Yet (Mini-Wizard Mode)
This rules section covers not a jedi yet (mini-wizard mode) and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Sarlacc Escape (Mini-Wizard Mode)
This rules section covers sarlacc escape (mini-wizard mode) and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Never Tell Me The Odds (Mini-Wizard Mode)
This rules section covers never tell me the odds (mini-wizard mode) and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Dark Side Multiball (Mini-Wizard Mode)
This rules section covers dark side multiball (mini-wizard mode) and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Jedi Master (Wizard Mode)
This rules section covers jedi master (wizard mode) and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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death star multiball
This rules section covers death star multiball and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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JEDI ball save
This rules section covers jedi ball save and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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shot multiplier
This rules section covers shot multiplier and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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JEDI letters
This rules section covers jedi letters and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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FORCE letters
This rules section covers force letters and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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battle of hoth multiball
This rules section covers battle of hoth multiball and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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falcon feature
This rules section covers falcon feature and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Jabba event
This rules section covers jabba event and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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TIE fighters
This rules section covers tie fighters and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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stormtrooper hurry-up
This rules section covers stormtrooper hurry-up and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Vader modes
This rules section covers vader modes and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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multiball
This rules section covers multiball and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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multiball mode
This rules section covers multiball mode and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Falcon
This rules section covers falcon and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Jabba
This rules section covers jabba and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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Vader
This rules section covers vader and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.
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extra ball
This rules section covers extra ball and its place in Star Wars’s progression. Use the machine’s playfield cues and verified software notes to connect this section to the larger game plan.