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Getting started with Pinball
Start Pinball by looking at the playing area and its controls. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Use the example below to understand a decision. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Bring this focus to a round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
Your objective
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Work through the instructions
- 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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Look at the feedback after the action.
Put the rules into context
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Pay attention to this rule
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.
Game-specific help
Before I begin, what is the goal of Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
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 this browser game, 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?
A drained ball cannot be rescued.
When I return, what format does Pinball offer?
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
While learning, 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.
