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Learn your way around Pinball
Make Pinball your next activity in the game library. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Try a more deliberate round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
The objective of a round
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
The order of play
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
How to interact with the game
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.
An example before you play
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.
Notice this detail
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
More answers before you play
While learning, what is the goal of Pinball?
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
How do I control Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
When I return, what example helps explain Pinball?
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
What should I watch out for in Pinball?
For clarity: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
For my first round, what format does Pinball offer?
Keep this in mind: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
For a quick reminder, 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.
