PinballClassic Pinball: Grand Prix
Grand Prix is a retro pinball table in the style of the 1980s arcade machines: a hand-painted sunset and race cars on the playfield, chrome rails, warm incandescent lamps and two wire ramps that cross over the pop bumpers. Free to play in your browser, no download.
Every ramp shot is a lap of the race. The left ramp brings the ball back to your right flipper and the right ramp to your left flipper, so you can keep the ball moving from one side to the other like a real driver chasing a lap record.
Behind the three yellow drop targets hides the pit. Clear the targets and the pit opens; put the ball in it for a two-ball multiball called Final Lap.
Choose a table
Space MissionFuel the rocket, open the black hole, orbit the planet.
Grand PrixA retro 80s racing table with two crossing wire ramps.
Neon RushGlowing spiral ramps, a vortex and ramp combos.
Treasure IslandA ship cannon, a rope ramp, a shark and gold coins.
How to play Grand Prix
- Launch the ball. Hold Space (or hold your finger on the table) to pull back the plunger, then release. A stronger pull sends the ball around the orbit; a soft one drops it into the top lanes.
- Flip. Use the left and right flippers to send the ball back up the table before it falls between them. Each game has three balls.
- Follow the mission. The mission panel shows what to shoot next. Missions lead to multiball and jackpots.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Touch screen |
|---|---|---|
| Left flipper | ← Left arrow, Z, A or Left Shift | Tap the left half |
| Right flipper | → Right arrow, /, M, L or Right Shift | Tap the right half |
| Pull and launch | Hold Space, ↓ or Enter, then release | Hold anywhere, then release |
| Pause | P or Esc | Pause button |
Grand Prix rules and scoring
- Laps. Each ramp is one lap: 5,000 points plus 1,000 for every lap in the race.
- Combo. A ramp shot to the other side within four seconds of the last one adds 10,000.
- Win the race. Five laps win the race for 50,000 points times the race number, and the bonus multiplier goes up.
- Pit stop. Knock down the three drop targets to open the pit. Shoot the pit to start the Final Lap multiball.
- Final lap. During multiball every ramp is a jackpot of 20,000 times the race number.
- R·P·M lanes. Light the three top lanes to raise the bonus multiplier.
Pop bumpers score 100 (200 during multiball), slingshots 30, and every feature adds to the end-of-ball bonus, which is multiplied by the bonus multiplier when the ball drains. An extra ball is awarded at 750,000 points.
Pinball tips for a higher score
- Don't flip at everything. Wait until the ball is just above the flipper. Flipping too early sends it down the middle.
- Catch and aim. Hold a flipper up and let the ball roll down onto it. With the ball resting near the base you can take a calm, aimed shot.
- Ramps need speed. A ramp shot has to climb, so hit the ball with the flipper while it is moving fast. A weak shot rolls back out.
- Cross the table. The left flipper aims at the right side of the table and the right flipper at the left side.
- Use ball save. For the first ten seconds after a launch, and at the start of every multiball, a drained ball is returned to you.
- Soft plunge. A gentle launch lets the ball drop into the top lanes instead of flying around the orbit.
Frequently asked questions
Is this like the old arcade pinball machines?
Yes. Grand Prix is styled after 1980s solid-state machines: wire ramps, pop bumpers, drop targets, a kick-out saucer, an orbit lane with a spinner and a bonus multiplier.
Is this pinball game free?
Yes. Pinball.game is completely free, needs no download and no account. It runs in any modern browser on a computer, phone or tablet.
How do I play pinball on a phone?
Tap the left half of the screen for the left flipper and the right half for the right flipper. To launch a ball, hold your finger anywhere and let go: the longer you hold, the stronger the shot.
What are the keyboard controls?
Left arrow or Z moves the left flipper, right arrow or / moves the right flipper. Hold Space (or the down arrow) to pull the plunger and release it to launch. P pauses the game.
Can I switch between 3D and a flat view?
Yes. The table opens in a tilted 3D view, like a real machine seen from the player's side. The 2D / 3D button next to the score switches to a flat top view and back.
Is my high score saved?
Yes. Your best score and your top five games on each table are stored in your browser on this device. Nothing is sent to a server.