THE PLAYBOOK · ZCFYD
Rules, controls and help for Pinball
Read the aim of Pinball, then make your first move. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Give this approach a try
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
What you need to achieve
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Making your moves
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Choose a deliberate next step.
Keep this in mind
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
If you are unsure
What is the goal of Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Pinball?
For clarity: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
For my first round, what example helps explain Pinball?
For clarity: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
A drained ball cannot be rescued.
When I return, what format does Pinball offer?
Keep this in mind: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
For my first round, 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.