Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Classic
Game Boy Color · Pinball
Pokémon Pinball
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Pinball |
| Developer | Jupiter Corporation |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 21 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 1999, Pokémon Pinball is a pinball game developed by Jupiter Corporation and published by Nintendo.
It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Conker's Pocket Tales, Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch and Missile Command. Among the 5 GBC pinball games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pokémon series; on the GBC you can also try Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Puzzle Challenge. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy) and Pokémon Emerald (GBA).
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 want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want variety beyond one or a few tables
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Pinball cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Xploder). Here are a few Xploder codes to start with:
| Unendlich Bälle/Runden | $0D289DED |
|---|---|
| Unendlich Nochmal-Modus | $0D60D4ED |
| Unendlich Zeit (Schnappô sie dir-Modus) | $0D263E96 |
| Unendlich Doppel Pikachu Kickbacks | $0D4AE896 |
| Ziemlich viele Punkte bei jeder Runde | $0D268DED |
| Habe immer Pokéball | $0D221EED |
Pokémon Pinball 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.
Pokémon Pinball FAQ
When did Pokémon Pinball come out on the GBC?
Pokémon Pinball was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.
Who made Pokémon Pinball?
It was developed by Jupiter Corporation and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Pinball multiplayer?
No. Pokémon Pinball is a single-player game.
How long does Pokémon Pinball take to play?
As a pinball game, Pokémon 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 Pokémon 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.