Eclipse - Stillwater's Guide

I get asked this WAY too much recently... time to write it because I feel like it.

PRESENTING Eclipse, by R&A Core.
THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE


Welcome to Stillwater's Unofficial Guide on Eclipse, a game made by R&A Core. Let's go over each of the things you need to know on how to play this cool game.
Photos were taken at Dynasty Gaming.

INITIAL LOOK:

It looks different than you think when you look at the game. But, that should not appease you too much. Just pay the machine and the game will start.

GAMEPLAY:

Like EVERY single game on the grid you match numbers. However, there are a few catches to matching the numbers - 3 of the 9 numbers will contain different surprises, which are explained below.
Single Number - 200 points
Moon Icon - See below screenshot.
Row - 800 points
Full Clear - 5,000 points

The moon icon is a super wild, you can use it on ANY number. Moon icons also award the player 200 points. BUT YOU MUST USE IT FIRST BEFORE YOUR OTHER MATCHES, IT WILL OVERRIDE THEM!


(pictured in screenshot: Andevilica Narcissus)
Some numbers also reveal different "special bonuses", here is what you can find. 3 of the 9 numbers contain a different bonus. And they are random per game.
The possible bonuses are:
1000 points - adds 1000 points
3000 points - adds 3000 points
5000 points - adds 5000 points
Extra Round - Increases rounds from maximum of 8 to 9. If a full clear, can increase to 10.
2x - Doubles all grid points and bonuses, excluding the Secret Round.
? - Secret Round - See below "Secret Round" for info.

SECRET ROUND:
Finding the ? icon in the regular game will give you this screen.
Here, you are to find the 5000 points, which is encoded in a green outline.
To find it, you must use skill.
When you click on the ?'s, different point values appear (from 0-1000) as well as a color outline. This is what the color outlines mean:
RED - The 5,000 point bonus is 2 SQUARES AWAY.
YELLOW - The 5,000 points bonus is 1 SQUARE AWAY.
GREEN - You have found the 5,000 point bonus.

My advice to everyone on the Secret Round is to start at a corner - it is the most likely way you can find the 5,000 point bonus.

FINAL WHEEL SPIN:

After the rounds are complete is the final wheel spin, where you can add up to 3x your score you have received. However, be warned, that the final wheel spin does not have the same mechanics as the Core S final wheel spin, but it might have some applicable factors, which I do not have the answer to. So, just hope your score is good enough to win the game by whatever it lands on.

TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Biggest tip I will give you is the secret round one. ALWAYS start in a corner - so you have a reliable chance to find the bonus. As long as you do not mess up once.
- Remember that the bonuses are random on the grid, so you will need to act accordingly to beat your score without having to rely on spinning a 3x wedge, which is not always guaranteed to happen.
- After completing the grid, a new grid appears, and you CAN use the numbers you still have, assuming you have any that match the new grid. Yes, you can get bonuses that way too.
- THE MOON ICON MUST BE USED FIRST if you see it!!

Hope you enjoyed this guide.
Sincerely yours,
Warden Stillwater