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Pinball Fantasies

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995 (originally 1992)
GenrePinball
DeveloperDigital Illusions
PublisherGameTek
Players1–8 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Digital Illusions and published by GameTek, Pinball Fantasies arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a pinball game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Digital Illusions also made Pinball Dreams for the SNES.

Pinball Fantasies supports up to 8 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want variety beyond one or a few tables

What playing Pinball Fantasies 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 Fantasies gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Pinball Fantasies cheats & codes

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

Infinite Balls7E00B805
Start with 5 BallsD98E-44AF
Start with 9 BallsDB8E-44AF
Infinite Balls40C4-44AD C9C4-470D
Infinite Balls7E00B809 7E00B900

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Pinball Fantasies walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Pinball Fantasies FAQ

When did Pinball Fantasies come out on the SNES?

Pinball Fantasies was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995; the original game dates back to 1992.

Who made Pinball Fantasies?

It was developed by Digital Illusions and published by GameTek.

Is Pinball Fantasies multiplayer?

Yes. Pinball Fantasies supports up to 8 players.

How long does Pinball Fantasies take to play?

As a pinball game, Pinball Fantasies 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 Fantasies 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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