THE PLAYBOOK · SYTZNH
How to play Pinball
Start Pinball by looking at the playing area and its controls. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Pinball?
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
For my first round, how do I control Pinball?
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Pinball?
For clarity: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
What should I watch out for in Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
For this browser game, what format does Pinball offer?
Keep this in mind: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Before I begin, which play mode does Pinball use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.