Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Pinball

Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenrePinball
DeveloperElectronic Arts
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Electronic Arts, Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive as a pinball game.

Electronic Arts also made Road Rash II, Road Rash 3 and Budokan: The Martial Spirit for the Genesis.

Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball 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 Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want variety beyond one or a few tables

What playing Crue Ball: Heavy Metal 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.

Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Level modifierFF8439:0001
Infinite ballsFF843D:0003
Enable in-game Level SelectFFFFFA:0045
Skip Levels Before you launch the ball Hold Up Press B Or Hold Down And Press B return to previous levelsRE1T-N60J
Master CodeR1ZT-R6VA
Infinite BallsAT0T-NA6N

See all Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball cheats

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball FAQ

Who made Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball?

It was developed by Electronic Arts.

Is Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball multiplayer?

Yes. Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball supports up to 4 players.

How long does Crue Ball: Heavy Metal Pinball take to play?

As a pinball game, Crue Ball: Heavy Metal 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.

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