THE PLAYBOOK · DP2SX
The essentials of playing Pinball
Take a moment with Pinball before moving to another game. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Look at what changes after your first action.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Bring this focus to a round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your objective
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Work through the instructions
- Start to launch.
- Use the two flippers.
- Bumper collisions score.
- Launch remaining balls after a drain.
Input guidance
Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use one clear input at a time.
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. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A common point of confusion
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
A few questions answered
For my first round, what is the goal of Pinball?
Here is the relevant explanation: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
For my first round, 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?
A drained ball cannot be rescued.
For a quick reminder, what format does Pinball offer?
For clarity: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
For my first round, which play mode does Pinball use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.