Name

Pinball — \program files\windows nt\pinball\pinball.exe

Synopsis

A “Space Cadet 3D Pinball” game.

To Open

Start → Programs → Games → Pinball

Command Prompt → pinball

Description

The ball is launched by holding the Spacebar for a second or two to pull back the plunger and letting go. By default, the left and right flippers are controlled with the Z and / keys, respectively. You can change the keys use play the game by going to Options → Player Controls (see Figure 4-70).

Although it hardly duplicates the thrill of a real metal ball bouncing in a box, the 3D Pinball game is fun to look at

Figure 4-70. Although it hardly duplicates the thrill of a real metal ball bouncing in a box, the 3D Pinball game is fun to look at

Notes

  • If the game is paused, none of the above keys will work until you press F3 to resume the game.

  • Select Options → Full Screen or press F4 to play Pinball in full-screen mode. Press F4 again to revert back to the normal display. Note that full-screen mode will temporarily change the resolution of your display and may not work on all display adapters.

  • The “boss” key is Esc; press it to quickly minimize the game in case your boss walks by.

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