Pinball Magic

About

Pinball Magic is a DOS pinball game from 1990 that adds a clever puzzle element to the classic formula. Each table is a stage where you must hit targets to reveal letters. When all letters are activated the door opens letting you advance. The physics are simple but responsive making it easy to pick up and play. What makes Pinball Magic memorable is its inventive goal system. Instead of just keeping the ball in play you’re solving a hidden puzzle with every flip. The tables are short and focused which helps maintain momentum. As one of the earliest digital pinball games it shows how quickly the genre evolved in the late 80s and early 90s.