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How to play Pinball
Choose a round of Pinball and settle into its rules. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
Controls
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Pinball?
For clarity: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
While learning, what example helps explain Pinball?
The key detail is this: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
When I return, what format does Pinball offer?
The key detail is this: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
While learning, which play mode does Pinball use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
