THE PLAYBOOK · QINSMAN
How to play Pinball
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Pinball. Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
A drained ball cannot be rescued. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Pinball?
Keep this in mind: Reach 1,500 points before three balls drain.
Before I begin, how do I control Pinball?
The key detail is this: Hold Left/Right flipper or arrow keys. Start / pause and New round are available.
When I return, what example helps explain Pinball?
Activate the flipper when the ball reaches its active surface.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Pinball?
A drained ball cannot be rescued.
For my first round, what format does Pinball offer?
For clarity: Original compact two-flipper table with three bumpers.
As a new player, 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.