3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Pinball

3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenrePinball
DeveloperLeft Field Productions
PublisherSierra
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Series3-D Ultra Pinball
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride is a pinball game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Left Field Productions and published by Sierra.

It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme.

It is part of the 3-D Ultra Pinball series. Left Field Productions also made The Little Mermaid 2: Pinball Frenzy, NBA 3 on 3 featuring Kobe Bryant and Beauty and the Beast: A Board Game Adventure for the GBC.

3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride 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 GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want variety beyond one or a few tables

What playing 3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride 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.

3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride cheats & codes

1 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Balls0109B8C2

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3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride FAQ

When did 3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride come out on the GBC?

3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made 3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride?

It was developed by Left Field Productions and published by Sierra.

Is 3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride multiplayer?

Yes. 3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride supports up to 4 players.

How long does 3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride take to play?

As a pinball game, 3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride 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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