Pinball Challenge Deluxe GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Pinball

Pinball Challenge Deluxe

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenrePinball
DeveloperBinary9 Studios
PublisherUbisoft
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Binary9 Studios and published by Ubisoft, Pinball Challenge Deluxe arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a pinball game.

It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.

Pinball Challenge Deluxe is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want variety beyond one or a few tables
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pinball Challenge Deluxe is like

Video pinball recreates the flippers, ramps and bumpers of the real thing, often with tables that would be impossible in the physical world.

Tip for newcomers: Learn to trap the ball on a raised flipper to set up your shots, and look for the table's multiball triggers.

Pinball Challenge Deluxe gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

Pinball Challenge Deluxe FAQ

When did Pinball Challenge Deluxe come out on the GBA?

Pinball Challenge Deluxe was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made Pinball Challenge Deluxe?

It was developed by Binary9 Studios and published by Ubisoft.

Is Pinball Challenge Deluxe multiplayer?

No. Pinball Challenge Deluxe is a single-player game.

How long does Pinball Challenge Deluxe take to play?

As a pinball game, Pinball Challenge Deluxe typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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