THE PLAYBOOK · GZDINGZAN
A practical guide to Pinball
Bring your attention to one round of Pinball. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
One thing to notice as you play
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
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.
How a round unfolds
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
Your inputs
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
An example to follow
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Check this before moving on
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Answers about the rules and controls
For this browser game, what is the goal of Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
As a new player, how do I control Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Pinball?
The key detail is this: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
For clarity: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
While reading the Guide, what format does Pinball offer?
The key detail is this: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Pinball use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.