THE PLAYBOOK · SHANGHAIJXC
Pinball: a guide for your next round
Make Pinball your next activity in the game library. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Try a more deliberate round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
The purpose of your moves
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Follow these playing steps
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
How to interact with the game
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
A closer look at one example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
An important reminder
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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
What is the goal of Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
While learning, how do I control Pinball?
For clarity: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Pinball?
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
A drained ball cannot be rescued.
As a new player, what format does Pinball offer?
Keep this in mind: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
As a new player, 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.
