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The Pinball of the Dead
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Pinball |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | The House of the Dead |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
The Pinball of the Dead is a pinball game released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by SEGA.
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. Among the 9 GBA pinball games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the The House of the Dead series. The series also appears on other systems with Zombie Revenge (Dreamcast) and The House of the Dead (Saturn). SEGA also made Astro Boy: Omega Factor, Columns Crown and 2 Games in 1: Columns Crown + ChuChu Rocket! for the GBA.
The Pinball of the Dead 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you want variety beyond one or a few tables
What playing The Pinball of the Dead 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.
The Pinball of the Dead 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.
The Pinball of the Dead FAQ
When did The Pinball of the Dead come out on the GBA?
The Pinball of the Dead was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made The Pinball of the Dead?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is The Pinball of the Dead multiplayer?
Yes. The Pinball of the Dead supports up to 4 players.
How long does The Pinball of the Dead take to play?
As a pinball game, The Pinball of the Dead 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 The Pinball of the Dead 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.