Pokémon Pinball Classic
Game Boy Advance · Pinball
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Pinball |
| Developer | Jupiter Corporation |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire is a pinball game developed by Jupiter Corporation and published by Nintendo.
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. Among the 9 GBA pinball games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pokémon series; on the GBA you can also try Pokémon Emerald, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy) and Pokémon Crystal (GBC). Jupiter Corporation also made Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for the GBA.
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire supports up to 2 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 want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want variety beyond one or a few tables
What playing Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire 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.
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire FAQ
When did Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire come out on the GBA?
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire?
It was developed by Jupiter Corporation and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire multiplayer?
Yes. Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire take to play?
As a pinball game, Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire 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.
Read more about Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire on Wikipedia. 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.