I realize this is a "rookie" question, but how do you light the "Villain" light? Is it just completing the blackbird rollovers after "blackbird" is already lit...?

Thanks,

Brannon

Thanks Dug, that is an excellent strategy! Now that I think about it, I have noticed the Villain light illuminates after hitting a qualified HF or BH target! I will take advantage of that for sure.

Got any more playing strategy tips?

I am impressed with the "Xavier" mode. I wonder how many mutant possibilities there are? It was fun to figure out the strategy without any help on that one.

- Start Xavier mode by hitting his last qualifying shot (I love the left-to-right search pattern using the playfield lights!) "I've discovered a new mutant..."
- If you know which mutant is silhouetted, go for that shot. If not, don't waste time and hit Xavier again where he gives a "clue" by flashing the required shot.
- Hit required shot. I love that sometimes the required shot is a HF or BH target - that makes sense! And I really love that it tells you the NAME of the mutant and shows his/her picture.

Which brings me back to... I wonder how many mutant possibilities there are?!

Brilliant mode! Please correct me if I have it wrong, or let me know if there is even more to it!

If you don't know what to shoot (based on your recognizing the character's silhouette), you just have to shoot Xavier again and he will show you what shot to hit ("I'm sending you the coordinates now").

I am not sure, but now that you've discovered it, I assume that Colossus' shot will always be assigned to Phoenix's shot. I'm thinking the more you play this mode, the quicker you will be able to finish it because you will remember what shot finishes the silhouette.

It *could* be that there is a random factor, but I don't think so.

Excellent point, I agree. Let's hope Stern agrees as well and updates this mode accordingly!