TV Pinball

About

TV Pinball is a fast-paced arcade game where you control a movable paddle to keep a ball in play while aiming to collide with scattered targets. Each hit scores points, and the challenge grows as the ball speeds up and obstacles complicate your path. The game uses simple controls but demands quick reflexes to avoid losing the ball. Released in late 1974, it leans into the era’s minimalist design, using monochrome graphics and direct feedback to emphasize action over polish. The focus is pure gameplay, with no frills beyond the basic mechanics of movement and collision. As Exidy’s first project, TV Pinball shows the company’s early grasp of arcade fundamentals. Though short-lived and technically basic compared to later pinball hybrids, it helped establish the template for combining paddle-based action with target-scoring. The game’s influence isn’t well documented, but its presence in arcades during the late 70s reflects the growing popularity of games blending physical skill with digital feedback. It remains a curious artifact for those interested in the origins of Exidy, which later created more ambitious titles like the Star Castle series.