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How to play Pinball
Open Pinball, check the instructions and begin a round. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. 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.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. 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. 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. 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. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Pinball?
For clarity: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Pinball?
For clarity: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
What should I watch out for in Pinball?
The key detail is this: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
What format does Pinball offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
On this playing page, which play mode does Pinball use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.