THE PLAYBOOK · HONGYIWEN
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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep that objective in view throughout 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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
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. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Pinball?
The key detail is this: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
As a new player, what example helps explain Pinball?
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
Keep this in mind: A drained ball cannot be rescued.
While learning, what format does Pinball offer?
For clarity: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
When I return, 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.