THE PLAYBOOK · TCJSJT
How to play Pinball
Bring your attention to one round of Pinball. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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. 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. Check any mode label before starting.
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. Look for the relevant detail.
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
For my first round, what is the goal of Pinball?
For clarity: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
Before I begin, how do I control Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
Before I begin, 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?
The key detail is this: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
As a new player, what format does Pinball offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
