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This is incomplete and may not be 100% accurate, but since I saw someone post a video, I thought it might be time to go ahead and post what I have before someone else wasted their time counting. I've gotten a maximum score of 278,000-ish, but I thought if I looked at it this way, I'd see where my bench-marks are, so if I fail to get there, I just fall back on the 240,000 level to get the most credits. I'll do some more work on it and fill in the blanks as I can, but feel free to add your own comments...
Points Analysis of Castle Fireworks mini-game:
Level 1 - Stage 1 = 13 (GOOD SCORE=12,500)
Level 1 - Stage 2 = 16 (GOOD SCORE=27,500)
Level 1 - Stage 3 = 19 (GOOD SCORE=45,000)
TOTAL:48 fireworks x 1,000 = 48,000
(GOOD SCORE AT END OF LEVEL:45,000)
You really shouldn't miss any here. If you do, it's not the biggest deal in the world, because even a miss only means 1,000 points. The problem will be coupling that with the dual shot fireworks in round two if they are half-way across the screen from each other. I've actually finished this level with all FLAWLESS a couple of times, but you still won't get 48,000. I think I had almost 47,000. ONE time on the first firework i clicked perfectly and got 1,000 points, but that just won't happen for an entire round.
Level 2 - Stage 1 = 16 (GOOD SCORE=60,000)
Level 2 - Stage 2 = 15 (GOOD SCORE=75,000)
Level 2 - Stage 3 = 23 (GOOD SCORE=95,000)
TOTAL: 54 fireworks x 1,000 = 54,000
(GOOD SCORE AT END OF LEVEL:95,000)
Things get dicey once the red saturn and green spiral come in to play. The red saturns have a short "fuse" and the green ones have one of the longest wait times, so clicking the right ones first (or lining up your cross-hairs with the right one selected) gets tricky. The most annoying fireworks start to become the tri-pink rings, because they have an in-between "fuse", but usually accompany the purple spirals and the gold starbursts. Even really good players might miss a firework or two in this level.
Level 3 - Stage 1 = 15 (GOOD SCORE=110,000)
Level 3 - Stage 2 = 19 (GOOD SCORE=125,000)
Level 3 - Stage 3 = 25 (GOOD SCORE=145,000)
TOTAL: 59 fireworks x 1,000 = 59,000
(GOOD SCORE AT END OF LEVEL:145,000)
This level has got a stretch in there somewhere with a click-a-second pace, but luckily, it's also only got solo shots during that time. I believe this level ends with a small flurry of one kind of fireworks (one of two kinds), then three other fireworks spread across the screen. I've hit two on occasion, but sometimes the last firework shot is too high and leaves the screen from the left-hand side to the top left...almost impossible to not miss one or two fireworks on this level, but hopefully, you haven't missed too many before that spot. If you're not at least close to 110,000 points after the first stage of this level, you need to consider trying for 240,000 instead of a high score.
Level 4 - Stage 1 = 22 (GOOD SCORE=165,000)
Level 4 - Stage 2 = 23 (GOOD SCORE=190,000)
Level 4 - Stage 3 = 27 (GOOD SCORE=210,000)
TOTAL: 72 fireworks x 1,000 = 72,000
(GOOD SCORE AT END OF LEVEL:210,000)
Here's the deal...you'll know by the end of this level whether you'll be trying for a high score or closest to 240,000 points. The 210,000 point total is a good "measuring stick." If you get there, or at least less than 1,000 points away, you have a shot at 280,000. The tri-yellow fireworks becomes a nuisance here, because of a long "fuse" coupled with a short "white star". You could get anything from GOOD to FLAWLESS when clicking on it, in my experience. The light blue star fireworks makes it's first appearance right during a span with a red saturn and a green spiral, but you have to click the spiral early or you'll miss the light blue star, then you have to get ready for some tri-yellow fireworks mixed with green spirals and i think some tri-pink rings. Remember, If you don't have at least 209,000 points, don't bother trying to get a high score...concentrate on getting to at least around 220,000 on the first level of stage five in order to set up your run at a low 240,000 score.
Level 5 - Stage 1 = 24 (GOOD SCORE=230,000)
Level 5 - Stage 2 = 22 (GOOD SCORE=250,000)
Level 5 - Stage 3 = 17 before flurry (7 initial flurry) (16 secondary flurry)
TOTAL: 86 fireworks x 1,000 = 86,000
GRAND TOTAL: 319 fireworks x 1000 = 319,000 perfect score
Make it or break it time...you should know right now whether you're trying for high score of the day or just a credit winner. One of the stages starts out with a single shot, followed by a volley of short "fuse" fireworks. Your point total will change the fireworks. For example: If you have over 240,000 before starting the last stage of level five, the initial final flurry should be light blue stars followed by a secondary flurry of dark blue tri-stars. If you have less, it probably will make it impossible for you to get a high score with tri-yellow followed by dark blue tri-stars. There may be a point level in there with tri-yellow followed by light blue stars, but I haven't seem them in a long time, or I might have imagined it. Remember, you're trying to get over but as close to 240,000 as possible, so getting FLAWLESS isn't your concern...you actually want to probably select the wrong fireworks cross-hairs and get an OOPS! until you get just above 240,000. A good score when trying for the credits is less than 240,100. Any higher and you're probably finishing first, unless you play with someone going for a high score.
I'll leave you with this last note of advice: CLICK LATE AND CLICK OFTEN!
Points Analysis of Castle Fireworks mini-game:
Level 1 - Stage 1 = 13 (GOOD SCORE=12,500)
Level 1 - Stage 2 = 16 (GOOD SCORE=27,500)
Level 1 - Stage 3 = 19 (GOOD SCORE=45,000)
TOTAL:48 fireworks x 1,000 = 48,000
(GOOD SCORE AT END OF LEVEL:45,000)
You really shouldn't miss any here. If you do, it's not the biggest deal in the world, because even a miss only means 1,000 points. The problem will be coupling that with the dual shot fireworks in round two if they are half-way across the screen from each other. I've actually finished this level with all FLAWLESS a couple of times, but you still won't get 48,000. I think I had almost 47,000. ONE time on the first firework i clicked perfectly and got 1,000 points, but that just won't happen for an entire round.
Level 2 - Stage 1 = 16 (GOOD SCORE=60,000)
Level 2 - Stage 2 = 15 (GOOD SCORE=75,000)
Level 2 - Stage 3 = 23 (GOOD SCORE=95,000)
TOTAL: 54 fireworks x 1,000 = 54,000
(GOOD SCORE AT END OF LEVEL:95,000)
Things get dicey once the red saturn and green spiral come in to play. The red saturns have a short "fuse" and the green ones have one of the longest wait times, so clicking the right ones first (or lining up your cross-hairs with the right one selected) gets tricky. The most annoying fireworks start to become the tri-pink rings, because they have an in-between "fuse", but usually accompany the purple spirals and the gold starbursts. Even really good players might miss a firework or two in this level.
Level 3 - Stage 1 = 15 (GOOD SCORE=110,000)
Level 3 - Stage 2 = 19 (GOOD SCORE=125,000)
Level 3 - Stage 3 = 25 (GOOD SCORE=145,000)
TOTAL: 59 fireworks x 1,000 = 59,000
(GOOD SCORE AT END OF LEVEL:145,000)
This level has got a stretch in there somewhere with a click-a-second pace, but luckily, it's also only got solo shots during that time. I believe this level ends with a small flurry of one kind of fireworks (one of two kinds), then three other fireworks spread across the screen. I've hit two on occasion, but sometimes the last firework shot is too high and leaves the screen from the left-hand side to the top left...almost impossible to not miss one or two fireworks on this level, but hopefully, you haven't missed too many before that spot. If you're not at least close to 110,000 points after the first stage of this level, you need to consider trying for 240,000 instead of a high score.
Level 4 - Stage 1 = 22 (GOOD SCORE=165,000)
Level 4 - Stage 2 = 23 (GOOD SCORE=190,000)
Level 4 - Stage 3 = 27 (GOOD SCORE=210,000)
TOTAL: 72 fireworks x 1,000 = 72,000
(GOOD SCORE AT END OF LEVEL:210,000)
Here's the deal...you'll know by the end of this level whether you'll be trying for a high score or closest to 240,000 points. The 210,000 point total is a good "measuring stick." If you get there, or at least less than 1,000 points away, you have a shot at 280,000. The tri-yellow fireworks becomes a nuisance here, because of a long "fuse" coupled with a short "white star". You could get anything from GOOD to FLAWLESS when clicking on it, in my experience. The light blue star fireworks makes it's first appearance right during a span with a red saturn and a green spiral, but you have to click the spiral early or you'll miss the light blue star, then you have to get ready for some tri-yellow fireworks mixed with green spirals and i think some tri-pink rings. Remember, If you don't have at least 209,000 points, don't bother trying to get a high score...concentrate on getting to at least around 220,000 on the first level of stage five in order to set up your run at a low 240,000 score.
Level 5 - Stage 1 = 24 (GOOD SCORE=230,000)
Level 5 - Stage 2 = 22 (GOOD SCORE=250,000)
Level 5 - Stage 3 = 17 before flurry (7 initial flurry) (16 secondary flurry)
TOTAL: 86 fireworks x 1,000 = 86,000
GRAND TOTAL: 319 fireworks x 1000 = 319,000 perfect score
Make it or break it time...you should know right now whether you're trying for high score of the day or just a credit winner. One of the stages starts out with a single shot, followed by a volley of short "fuse" fireworks. Your point total will change the fireworks. For example: If you have over 240,000 before starting the last stage of level five, the initial final flurry should be light blue stars followed by a secondary flurry of dark blue tri-stars. If you have less, it probably will make it impossible for you to get a high score with tri-yellow followed by dark blue tri-stars. There may be a point level in there with tri-yellow followed by light blue stars, but I haven't seem them in a long time, or I might have imagined it. Remember, you're trying to get over but as close to 240,000 as possible, so getting FLAWLESS isn't your concern...you actually want to probably select the wrong fireworks cross-hairs and get an OOPS! until you get just above 240,000. A good score when trying for the credits is less than 240,100. Any higher and you're probably finishing first, unless you play with someone going for a high score.
I'll leave you with this last note of advice: CLICK LATE AND CLICK OFTEN!
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