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Read before your next round of Pinball
Pinball gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
A focus for your next round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
The playing sequence
- 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. Use one clear input at a time.
See the idea in action
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.
Notice this detail
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Questions about this game
When I return, what is the goal of Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
For this browser game, how do I control Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
As a new player, 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?
For clarity: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
Before I begin, what format does Pinball offer?
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
For my first round, 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.