THE PLAYBOOK · SHIDIAO001
How to play 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. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
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. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Check the rule before repeating the action. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Pinball?
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
For this browser game, how do I control Pinball?
For clarity: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Pinball?
Keep this in mind: 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.
While reading the Guide, what format does Pinball offer?
For clarity: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
On this playing page, 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.
