THE PLAYBOOK · CD12372
Making your first moves in Pinball
Make Pinball your next activity in the game library. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Give this approach a try
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
Your objective
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Making your moves
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
Keyboard and screen 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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
An example to follow
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Avoid this misunderstanding
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions about this game
What is the goal of Pinball?
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.
For my first round, what example helps explain Pinball?
The key detail is this: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
Keep this in mind: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
As a new player, what format does Pinball offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Before I begin, 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.
