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Nintendo Entertainment System · Pinball
Rock 'n Ball
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| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Pinball |
| Developer | Kindle Imagine Develop |
| Publisher | NTVIC |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Rock 'n Ball is a pinball game released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Kindle Imagine Develop and published by NTVIC.
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 #3 by legacy score.
Kindle Imagine Develop also made Recca, G.I. Joe: The Atlantis Factor and Kick Master for the NES.
Rock 'n Ball 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 NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want variety beyond one or a few tables
What playing Rock 'n Ball 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.
Rock 'n Ball cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Balls | SLNXYEVS |
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Rock 'n Ball walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Rock 'n Ball.
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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.
Rock 'n Ball FAQ
When did Rock 'n Ball come out on the NES?
Rock 'n Ball was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Rock 'n Ball?
It was developed by Kindle Imagine Develop and published by NTVIC.
Is Rock 'n Ball multiplayer?
Yes. Rock 'n Ball supports up to 4 players.
How long does Rock 'n Ball take to play?
As a pinball game, Rock 'n Ball 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 Rock 'n Ball 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.