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Hollywood Pinball
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Pinball |
| Developer | Tarantula Studios |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 1999, Hollywood Pinball is a pinball game developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.
It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch. Among the 5 GBC pinball games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Tarantula Studios also made Grand Theft Auto 2, Austin Powers: Oh, Behave! and Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want variety beyond one or a few tables
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Hollywood Pinball 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.
Hollywood Pinball walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Hollywood Pinball.
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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.
Hollywood Pinball FAQ
When did Hollywood Pinball come out on the GBC?
Hollywood Pinball was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.
Who made Hollywood Pinball?
It was developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.
Is Hollywood Pinball multiplayer?
No. Hollywood Pinball is a single-player game.
How long does Hollywood Pinball take to play?
As a pinball game, Hollywood Pinball 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 Hollywood Pinball 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.