THE PLAYBOOK · CFPPAXLB
The Pinball playbook
Choose a round of Pinball and settle into its rules. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.
A small practice goal
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Aim for this result
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
The order of play
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
Keyboard and screen controls
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
Follow the example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Clarifying the way this game works
While learning, what is the goal of Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
How do I control Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
For my first round, what example helps explain Pinball?
For clarity: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
What should I watch out for in Pinball?
The key detail is this: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
While learning, what format does Pinball offer?
The key detail is this: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
While reading the Guide, 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.