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Nintendo Entertainment System · Pinball
Pin Bot
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Pinball |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo, Pin Bot arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as a pinball game.
It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3. Among the 5 NES pinball games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle for the NES.
Pin Bot 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 Pin Bot 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.
Pin Bot cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Game Genie). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With Only 1 Ball | PANTGZLA |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Balls | TANTGZLA |
| Start With 9 Balls | PANTGZLE |
| Infinite Balls | OZVVYZVV |
| Start With Lots Of Balls | YANTGZLE |
Pin Bot walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pin Bot.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Pin Bot FAQ
When did Pin Bot come out on the NES?
Pin Bot was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Pin Bot?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo.
Is Pin Bot multiplayer?
Yes. Pin Bot supports up to 4 players.
How long does Pin Bot take to play?
As a pinball game, Pin Bot 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 Pin Bot 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.