Pinball for Dummies: Basics of Flipping

Basics of Flipping

When my kids first started playing pinball with me they would hit the flipper buttons repeatedly even if the ball wasn’t even near the flippers. It is just instinct to try to flip as much as possible to keep that steel sphere from going down the drain. The game of pinball doesn’t really become fun and exciting until you learn how to control the ball and the flippers are your main tool for that control. This lesson gives you a few dos and don’ts of using the flippers to start you on your way to higher scores.

Pinball for Dummies: Launching the Ball

Your game is started and you step up to the front of the machine ready for action. What do you do next? The ball is sitting in the shooter lane in the bottom right of the playfield, just waiting to rocket into play. This is actually the best time to pause and scan the playfield to get an idea of where the ball could go once it is launched. Look at what shots are available; which are easy and which are tight. You might also look at all of the insert lights on the playfield and take some time to read what they say. They can help you determine where the important features are: multiballs, jackpots, extra balls, etc. Slowing down a little bit at the beginning will help you be better prepared for when things get wild and crazy in the game.

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