THE PLAYBOOK · SUDAANMO
Pinball: rules and examples
Start Pinball by looking at the playing area and its controls. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.
The goal to keep in mind
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.
The playing sequence
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
How your actions work
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
One way to understand the rules
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Read the matching step again.
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. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Questions that come up during play
For a quick reminder, 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?
The key detail is this: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Pinball?
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
Keep this in mind: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
What format does Pinball offer?
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
For my first round, which play mode does Pinball use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
