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Nintendo Entertainment System · Pinball
Pinball
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Pinball |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985, Pinball is a pinball game developed by Nintendo.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber. Among the 5 NES pinball games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Pinball supports up to 2 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 want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want variety beyond one or a few tables
What playing 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.
Pinball cheats & codes
34 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start Game With 1 Ball | PASGPALA |
|---|---|
| Start Game With 6 Balls | TASGPALA |
| Start Game With 9 Balls | PASGPALE |
| Infinite Balls In 'B' Game | SUXKLEVS |
| Slightly Glitched Up Ball Launcher | KOTVVL |
| Ball Floats Slightly In Launcher (Press Any Button And Game Crashes) | POTSIE |
Pinball walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pinball.
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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.
Pinball FAQ
When did Pinball come out on the NES?
Pinball was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Pinball?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Pinball multiplayer?
Yes. Pinball supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pinball take to play?
As a pinball game, 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 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.