How to Play Pinball

THE PLAYBOOK · LAIDIANTUAN

Make Pinball your next activity in the game library. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. 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.

A useful comparison

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.

Your goal

Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.

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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

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. Consider the next action carefully.

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?

The key detail is this: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.

When I return, how do I control Pinball?

Here is the relevant explanation: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.

As a new player, what example helps explain Pinball?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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.

When I return, what format does Pinball offer?

Here is the relevant explanation: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.

On this playing page, which play mode does Pinball use?

The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.