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How to play Pinball
Make Pinball your next activity in the game library. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Pinball?
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Pinball?
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
While learning, what example helps explain Pinball?
For clarity: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
The key detail is this: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
Before I begin, what format does Pinball offer?
Keep this in mind: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
While learning, which play mode does Pinball use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.