Genre: Pinball
Developer: Philips
Publisher: Philips
Year: 1979
Platform: Philips Videopac
Flipper Game, also known as Thunderball!, is a digital pinball simulation for the Philips Videopac. The game supports up to four players, who take turns playing five balls each on the virtual pinball table. Players use the directional joystick to control the flippers and can release the ball with an action button.
The table features various bumpers and scoring areas, including bonus bumpers, a bonus box, and thumper bumpers that provide different point values based on color. The objective is to score as many points as possible by hitting targets and playing strategically to keep the ball in play for a longer time.
Flipper Game includes both normal and slow-motion play modes, offering players the option to adjust gameplay speed for easier control or greater challenge. The game’s visual and sound effects reflect the technology of the late 1970s, delivering a faithful arcade-style pinball experience on home consoles.
Despite limitations in graphical fidelity compared to real pinball machines, Flipper Game is regarded as a fun and engaging title on the Videopac, especially for multiplayer sessions.
