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Virtual Pinball

Virtual Pinball is the spiritual successor to Bill Budge's classic Pinball Construction Set. Players can choose from either 29 pre-made games or design one using the in-game editor tools. Designing options…

31 December 1993

Virtual Pinball is an arcade developed by Bill Budge, released 31 December 1993 on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

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What Virtual Pinball is

Virtual Pinball is an arcade game developed by Bill Budge and released in 1993. It was published by Electronic Arts. It is available on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Virtual Pinball is the spiritual successor to Bill Budge's classic Pinball Construction Set. Players can choose from either 29 pre-made games or design one using the in-game editor tools. Designing options include ten different backgrounds and six themes. You also get to choose where objects are placed, the style of music, and the ball speed. Up to ten personal games can be saved.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Virtual Pinball launched on 31 December 1993, within three weeks of Doom, Mega Man X, Theme Park and Windjammers.

Released around the same time: Doom, Mega Man X, Theme Park, Windjammers.

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Virtual Pinball — frequently asked questions

When did Virtual Pinball come out?
Virtual Pinball was released on 31 December 1993 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
Does Virtual Pinball have multiplayer?
Yes. Virtual Pinball supports multiplayer.

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