Virtual Pinball
Virtual Pinball is the spiritual successor to Bill Budge's classic Pinball Construction Set. Programmed by Bill Budge, this Sega Genesis game allows the player to try different pre-built pinball tables and additionally create, save and play custom tables.
- Genre
- Simulation
- Year
- 1993
- Developer
- BudgeCo., Inc.
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Inc.
- Players
- 4
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Virtual Pinball frequently asked questions
How do I play Virtual Pinball online with a friend?
Virtual Pinball (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Virtual Pinball on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Virtual Pinball in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Virtual Pinball netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Virtual Pinball for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Virtual Pinball on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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