What Is Pinball?
Pinball is a free online arcade game inspired by classic pinball machines. Use flippers to keep a steel ball bouncing around a table full of bumpers, ramps, drop targets, and spinners. Score points by hitting targets and complete combos for massive bonuses. This browser version features authentic physics, multiball, and a high-score leaderboard.
How It Works
Launch the ball with the plunger by holding spacebar (or tap-hold bottom right on mobile). Use left and right arrow keys (or tap each side of the screen) to activate the flippers and keep the ball in play. Hit pop bumpers for 100 points, ramps for 500, and spell W-I-N on the drop targets for a 2000-point bonus. Complete 3 ramp shots to trigger multiball. You get 3 balls per game with a 5-second ball save grace period.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play pinball?
Use the flippers (left and right arrow keys or tap each side of the screen) to keep the ball in play. Launch the ball with the plunger by holding spacebar. Hit bumpers, ramps, and targets to score points. You get 3 balls per game.
What are the parts of a pinball machine?
A pinball machine has flippers (to hit the ball upward), bumpers (circular objects that bounce the ball), a plunger (spring launcher), ramps (angled paths for bonus points), drop targets (knockdown targets for combos), slingshots (triangular kickers above the flippers), and a drain (the gap between the flippers where balls are lost).
How does pinball scoring work?
Points are earned by hitting different table features: pop bumpers award 100 points, slingshots 10, ramps 500, drop targets 200 each (2000 bonus for all three), rollover lanes 100 each (1000 bonus for both), and the spinner 50 per rotation. Completing drop targets increases your score multiplier.
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Last updated: March 2026 · whatifs.fun — Free interactive games, experiments & simulations