MS Pinball Instructions

"Microsoft Pinball Arcade" was released in 1998 by Microsoft for the PC and in 2001 for the Game Boy Color. The game features seven real vintage tables licensed by pinball pioneer Gottlieb. "Microsoft Pinball Arcade" uses the keyboard for control operations and can still be ordered online from the official website. The system requirements are relatively basic -- you need a computer running Windows 95 or later as well as at least 16 MB of RAM and a minimum of 15 MB of hard disk space.

Instructions

1. Start the game. Double-click the icon on your desktop or go to "Start," "Programs" and then "Microsoft Pinball Arcade."

2. Choose one of the seven different tables. Change your selection by pressing the "Up" and "Down" arrow keys.

3. Click "Play" to start a new game.

4. Launch the ball by pressing the "Down" arrow key. The left and right "Shift" keys operate the flippers.

5. Nudge the ball if it is in a tight spot. The "Z" key nudges the ball to the right, the "/" key nudges the ball to the left and the space bar nudges the ball up.

References

• Microsoft Games: "Microsoft Pinball Arcade"
• GameSpot: "Pinball Arcade" Review
• AllGame: Microsoft Pinball Arcade Controls