Description
This pinball table game kit gives you the parts to build a working tabletop pinball game from flat sheets of plywood. The pieces press out of their boards and slot together into a sloping play area set with stacked round bumpers, little angled deflectors and a row of pockets along the bottom, with a plunger at the side and "Super Pinball" etched across the top. It comes with metal ball bearings to play with and rubber elastic bands, and measures 14cm wide, 19.5cm long and 11cm high, at a light 0.12KG.
Building it is half the fun. It is rated three out of five for skill, so it rewards a steady hand and a little patience, and it makes a good project to share at the kitchen table on a rainy afternoon. Once it stands on its legs, load the ball bearings, pull back the plunger and let go, then try to keep the balls out of the pockets at the bottom. Finished, it sits happily on a desk, a shelf or a bedroom table, ready for a quick game whenever someone passes.
The plywood keeps its natural pale finish, with the etched lettering and the layered edges of the bumpers showing a warmer brown, so the finished game looks good left out on display. Keep it somewhere dry and dust it with a soft dry cloth rather than washing it. When it is not in use, a small pot or jar keeps the ball bearings together so none roll away under the furniture. As a present, it is a lovely one to build side by side: wrap it with an offer to help, and the games that follow will last long after the paper is cleared away.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Pinball game pieces: plywood; elastic bands: rubber; ball bearings: metal |
| Length |
19.5cm |
| Width |
14cm |
| Height |
11cm |
| Weight |
0.12KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
What is the pinball kit made from?
The game pieces are plywood, the elastic bands are rubber and the ball bearings are metal, giving the finished game a natural, pale wooden look.
How big is the pinball game?
It measures 14cm wide, 19.5cm long and 11cm high and weighs 0.12KG, so it sits comfortably on a desk, a shelf or a bedside table.
How difficult is it to put together?
We would call it a middling project: it is rated three out of five for skill, so it suits someone happy to take their time and follow the steps carefully.
Are the ball bearings included in the kit?
Yes, metal ball bearings come in the kit along with the rubber elastic bands, so the game is ready to play once it is built.
How do I look after the finished game?
Keep it somewhere dry and dust it with a soft dry cloth rather than washing it, and store the ball bearings together so none go missing.