Pinball Tycoon GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Pinball

Pinball Tycoon

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenrePinball
DeveloperIgnition Entertainment
PublisherIgnition Entertainment
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Pinball Tycoon is a pinball game developed by Ignition Entertainment.

It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle.

Ignition Entertainment also made International Karate +, Monster! Bass Fishing and Stadium Games for the GBA.

Pinball Tycoon supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want variety beyond one or a few tables

What playing Pinball Tycoon 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 Tycoon gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Pinball Tycoon cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Always Ball 1 Of 583000354 0001
Quick Score Gain830015A0 FFFF
Enable Code (Must Be On)0000BD71 000A 1000F518 0007
Max Score830015A0 E0FF 830015A2 05F5

See all Pinball Tycoon cheats

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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 Tycoon FAQ

When did Pinball Tycoon come out on the GBA?

Pinball Tycoon was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made Pinball Tycoon?

It was developed by Ignition Entertainment.

Is Pinball Tycoon multiplayer?

Yes. Pinball Tycoon supports up to 4 players.

How long does Pinball Tycoon take to play?

As a pinball game, Pinball Tycoon 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.

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