THE PLAYBOOK · 78JMW
How to play Pinball
Choose a round of Pinball and settle into its rules. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. 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. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. 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.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Pinball?
For clarity: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
As a new player, how do I control Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
What example helps explain Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
Keep this in mind: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
On this playing page, what format does Pinball offer?
For clarity: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
For a quick reminder, 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.