THE PLAYBOOK · HRZBANJIA
Learn your way around Pinball
Make Pinball your next activity in the game library. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Build familiarity through play
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Start here and follow along
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
Using the playing area
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Helpful answers for players
For my first round, what is the goal of Pinball?
For clarity: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
While learning, how do I control Pinball?
For clarity: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Pinball?
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
Keep this in mind: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
For a quick reminder, what format does Pinball offer?
For clarity: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
As a new player, which play mode does Pinball use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
