Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball PS1 box art

PlayStation · Pinball

Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball

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SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenrePinball
DeveloperMap Japan
PublisherMap Japan
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball is a pinball game released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Map Japan.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D.

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've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want variety beyond one or a few tables
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dragon Beat: Legend of 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.

Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball FAQ

When did Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball come out on the PS1?

Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball?

It was developed by Map Japan.

Is Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball multiplayer?

No. Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball is a single-player game.

How long does Dragon Beat: Legend of Pinball take to play?

As a pinball game, Dragon Beat: Legend of 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 Dragon Beat: Legend of 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.

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