THE PLAYBOOK · 373GS
How to play Pinball
Make Pinball your next activity in the game library. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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 a quick reminder, what is the goal of Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
While learning, how do I control Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
A drained ball cannot be rescued.
As a new player, what format does Pinball offer?
For clarity: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
When I return, 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.