THE PLAYBOOK · H5-WEPOKER
The essentials of playing Pinball
Open Pinball, check the instructions and begin a round. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. 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
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What the game asks you to do
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
The order of play
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
See how the rules apply
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
A useful caution
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
If you are unsure
While reading the Guide, 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?
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
When I return, what example helps explain Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
For this browser game, what format does Pinball offer?
Keep this in mind: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
For this browser game, 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.
