THE PLAYBOOK · DJCFW
Making your first moves in Pinball
Read the aim of Pinball, then make your first move. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
A small practice goal
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you need to achieve
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
The order of play
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
How to use the 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. Look at the feedback after the action.
An example to follow
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
Check this before moving on
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Answers about the rules and controls
Before I begin, what is the goal of Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
For this browser game, how do I control Pinball?
The key detail is this: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
A drained ball cannot be rescued.
What format does Pinball offer?
Keep this in mind: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
When I return, which play mode does Pinball use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
