Flipper (Pinball)
Flippers[1][2] are Pinball Parts controlled by the player that appear in Pinball, VS. Pinball, and Mario Pinball Land.
History
Pinball / VS. Pinball
In Pinball and VS. Pinball, flippers are used in scenes A and B to bounce the ball. The player can operate the left flipper with the Control Pad and the right flipper with the and buttons. The flippers turn invisible after the player earns 100,000 points and become visible again after the player earns 150,000 points.
Mario Pinball Land
Flippers reappear in Mario Pinball Land, where they are used to bounce Mario around each board. The player can press or the left button on the Directional Pad to control the left flipper, and or to control the right flipper. Like with a regular pinball, Mario's trajectory changes depending on where and how hard the flippers hit him.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | フリッパー[3] Furippā |
Flipper |
References
Pinball / VS. Pinball | |
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Characters | Mario • Lady |
Pinball Parts | Flipper • Lane • Slot window • Slot target • Up-post • Target • Lane light • Hole kicker • Bumper • Striker • Card • Card lane • Hole • Egg • Chick • Stopper • Side lane • Bingo lamp • Floor |
Scenes | Scene A • Scene B • Bonus Stage |