THE PLAYBOOK · MEIBO0417
Making your first moves in Pinball
Pinball gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
A small practice goal
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.
The objective of a round
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
A walkthrough of the rules
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
Work through an 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. Check the stated objective.
Check this before moving on
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
On this playing page, how do I control Pinball?
The key detail is this: 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.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
The key detail is this: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
For my first round, what format does Pinball offer?
Keep this in mind: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
As a new player, 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.