THE PLAYBOOK · HEY172
Know the goal in Pinball
Take a moment with Pinball before moving to another game. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
A focus for your next round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Understand the aim
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
How a round unfolds
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
Your inputs
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
One way to understand the rules
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
Notice this detail
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
If you are unsure
For my first round, what is the goal of Pinball?
The key detail is this: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
As a new player, 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.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Pinball use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
