Pinball is really a mental game. If you're not focused, chances are that you won't be very successful. Here are some pointers. * :: \\ - Toughness :: :: Don't let the machine rattle you, especially when it does little tricks like not award you points for a target hit. Be prepared for anything because the games are never perfect! Stay focused and try to respond to the adversity and extra challenges that the machines deal out. \\ - Confidence :: :: If you are playing against somebody, don't let them make you lose their confidence if they're having a good game. If you are on your last ball and you need 150 Million for the win, remind yourself that you've done it before and give it your best shot to do it again! Never let quick drains or machine malfunctions get the best of you. If you need to, take a short break between games and clear your head. \\ - Knowledge :: :: Try to learn as much as you possibly can about the rules of a given machine. Know which shots are lit at a given time and have a set strategy towards setting up your shots and scoring them. For more on this topic see the guide to strategies \\ - Concentration/Calm :: :: Some of the fancy flipper work that I described in the Advanced and Wizard Skill section require a lot of concentration and calmness to perfrom correctly. If you start to get nervous, you may nudge or redirect more than you need to. You may do a Defensive Push when you could have had a Trap. Take your time and focus on the game, stay confident, calm and concentrated. \\ * :: /pinball/ Back to the Pinball Pasture /pinball/playing/ Back to Playing the Game of Pinball /pinball/playing/VFBTF/skills.html Back to Skills for the Pinball Player