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Game Boy Advance · Action / Pinball
Sonic Pinball Party
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Action, Pinball |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Sonic |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Sonic Pinball Party is an action game released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA. It blends action and pinball elements.
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 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sonic series; on the GBA you can also try Sonic Advance, Sonic Advance 2 and Sonic Battle. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Genesis). Sonic Team also made Puyo Pop, ChuChu Rocket! and Puyo Pop Fever for the GBA.
Sonic Pinball Party supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Sonic Pinball Party is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Sonic Pinball Party cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Quick Score | 83002988
FFFF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Tries (Chao Mini-Game) | 330019B6
0000 |
| Infinite Rings (Chao Mini-Game) | 83001970
6363 |
| Infinite Rings (Chao Garden) | 83006194
2710 |
| Ball Always Saved | 82035740
0017 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00006931
000A
100008E6
0007 |
Sonic Pinball Party 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.
Sonic Pinball Party FAQ
When did Sonic Pinball Party come out on the GBA?
Sonic Pinball Party was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Sonic Pinball Party?
It was developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA.
Is Sonic Pinball Party multiplayer?
Yes. Sonic Pinball Party supports up to 4 players.
How long does Sonic Pinball Party take to play?
As an action game, Sonic Pinball Party typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sonic Pinball Party 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.