If you have the 10x Bonus, drill the drop targets and try to survive. If you don't have the 10x Bonus, light it!
Try to plunge into the lit saucer at the top
Despite the location of the pops on this game, they are usually helpful to keep the ball alive so nudge while you can to keep the ball alive
Plunge to lit saucer so that drops earn 1k (instead of 100). If rubbers are fresh often easier to plunge incorrect lane and bounce over.
On last ball, drops score 500 each, or 5k if lit saucer collected. If missed on plunge, prioritize shooting for lit saucer!
Get a feel for how the lanes at the top feed - there usually is at least one lane that bounces (or can be nudged) to the opposite saucer.
If a ball goes to the side of or under a pop bumper, hold that side's flipper up to guard from a quick feed towards the center.