THE PLAYBOOK · BOYUEJINSHU
How to play Pinball
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. Look at what changes after your first action.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Pinball?
For clarity: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
Before I begin, how do I control Pinball?
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
What should I watch out for in Pinball?
A drained ball cannot be rescued.
On this playing page, what format does Pinball offer?
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
As a new player, which play mode does Pinball use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
