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How to play Pinball
Read the aim of Pinball, then make your first move. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
Before I begin, how do I control Pinball?
The key detail is this: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
For my first round, what example helps explain Pinball?
The key detail is this: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
For clarity: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
While learning, what format does Pinball offer?
For clarity: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
While reading the Guide, 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.