pinball
Flipper arcade game
Pinball is an arcade game where players use flippers to keep a metal ball in play on a slanted, obstacle-filled playfield, scoring points by hitting targets and bumpers.
The game dominated arcades before video games.
Figuratively, to pinball is to bounce erratically between things: I spent the afternoon pinballing between meetings.
Designated gaming area
- bumpersVehicle collision cushions
- flippersFoot-worn swim aids
- plungerSuction device for clogs
- slingshotsHandheld projectile launchers
ramps · targets · cabinet · spinner · kickers · plastics · coils · rollover
Multiple projectiles simultaneously active
- jackpotAccumulated gambling prize
- highscoreTop recorded result
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- comboItems grouped together
replay · drain · tilt · nudge · match · credits · launch · plunge
Spring back after impact
- ricochetAngled deflection off surface
- reboundReturn after deflection
- deflectTurn from course
- spinRapid rotation around axis
roll · carom · momentum · trajectory · gravity · speed · arc · angle
Requires inserted currency
- tokensCurrency substitutes
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- barcadeBar with classic games
entertainment · neon · operator · location · route
Evoking recent past
- vintageQuality from past eras
- classicOf lasting excellence
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- collectibleObject worth amassing
restoration · tournament · Stern · Williams · expo · pinhead · collector
Units of tally
- millionOne thousand thousands
- billionOne thousand million
- multiplierNumber that scales another
- leaderboardRanked list of competitors
ranking · record · tally · total · count · achievement · tournament · competition
playfield
Designated gaming area
slingshots · ramps · targets · cabinet · spinner · kickers · plastics · coils · rollover · apron
multiball
Multiple projectiles simultaneously active
combo · replay · drain · tilt · nudge · match · credits · launch · plunge · trap
bounce
Spring back after impact
spin · roll · carom · momentum · trajectory · gravity · speed · arc · angle · kickback
coin-op
Requires inserted currency
- tokensCurrency substitutes
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- amusementPleased entertainment state
barcade · entertainment · neon · operator · location · route
retro
Evoking recent past
collectible · restoration · tournament · Stern · Williams · expo · pinhead · collector
points
Units of tally
- millionOne thousand thousands
- billionOne thousand million
- multiplierNumber that scales another
leaderboard · ranking · record · tally · total · count · achievement · tournament · competition · initials
- gamesboard games, card games, board game, card game, video games
- coin-op machinesarcade machine, claw machine, jukebox, video poker, slot machine
- retro gamingretro gaming, 8-bit, NES, SNES, 16-bit
- vintage amusementscarousel, circus, ferris wheel, funhouse, midway
- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, crafting
- amusementsarcade, carnivals, fairs, ferris wheel, theme parks
pinballvideo games
Interactive electronic entertainment
video game · computer game · computer games · console games · mobile game
pinballchess
Strategic board game
strategy games · puzzle games · card games · board games · solitaire
pinballidle game
Self-advancing digital pastime
puzzle game · strategy game · card game · board game · solitaire
- pinball machinesCoin-op ball-and-bumper games
- pinball wizardSkilled arcade player
pinballs, pinballed, pinballing, pinball machine, pinball machines