Atari 2600

Video Pinball

Video Pinball is a pinball simulation for one or two players. You begin the game with three balls and need to score as many points as possible by hitting the various bumpers, spinners, and rollovers on the pinball table. An extra ball can be earned by hitting the Atari logo rollover four times in a row! There are two difficulty levels and four game variations included.

Genre: Pinball
Year: 1981
Developer: Atari, Inc.
Publisher: Atari, Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

24 achievements · 195 total points

Pinball Beginner [Game 1] Reach 5K Points on Game 1
3 pts
Pinball Rookie [Game 1] Reach 10K Points on Game 1
4 pts
Pinball Adept [Game 1] Reach 25K Points on Game 1
4 pts
Pinball Boffin [Game 1] Reach 50K Points on Game 1
5 pts
Pinball Fanatic [Game 1] Reach 75K Points on Game 1
5 pts
Pinball Freak [Game 1] Reach 100K Points on Game 1
10 pts
Pinball Wizard [Game 1] Reach 250K Points on Game 1
10 pts
Pinball King (Or Queen) [Game 1] Reach 500K Points on Game 1
10 pts
Pinball Master [Game 1] Reach 750K Points on Game 1
25 pts
Pinball Beginner [Game 3] Reach 5K Points on Game 3
5 pts
Pinball Rookie [Game 3] Reach 10K Points on Game 3
5 pts
Pinball Boffin [Game 3] Reach 25K Points on Game 3
5 pts
Pinball Nut [Game 3] Reach 50K Points on Game 3
5 pts
Pinball Fanatic [Game 3] Reach 75K Points on Game 3
10 pts
Pinball Freak [Game 3] Reach 100K Points on Game 3
10 pts
Pinball Wizard [Game 3] Reach 250K Points on Game 3
10 pts
Pinball King (Or Queen) [Game 3] Reach 500K Points on Game 3
10 pts
Pinball Master [Game 3] Reach 750K Points on Game 3
25 pts
Big Bumpin' Increase the value of the bumpers to 9
10 pts
Pipeception Increase the left pipe's value to 9
10 pts
Atari Pinball Hit the Atari Logo four times with one ball
5 pts
That's Pinball, Not Golf! Lose a ball through the hole on the left
1 pts
Return to Sender Flip the ball back onto the plunger.
5 pts
Disco Pinball Press Select 100 times while one ball is bumping around
3 pts

Video Pinball leaderboard

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Video Pinball frequently asked questions

How do I play Video Pinball online with a friend?

Video Pinball (Atari 2600) 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 Video Pinball on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Video Pinball in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Video Pinball netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Video Pinball have achievements?

Yes, Video Pinball has 24 achievements worth 195 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Video 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 Video Pinball on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.