Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
L | Activate the left flipper |
|---|---|
R | Activate the right flipper |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
The supplied platform is Game Boy Advance.
Button functions can vary by game screen.
How it plays
How does Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire play?
Choose the Ruby Field or Sapphire Field, then keep the Poké Ball in play with the left and right flippers. Targets, ramps, bumpers, and table features award points and help activate Pokémon-catching or evolution events.
The main objective is to catch Pokémon, evolve selected Pokémon, and fill the Pokédex while pursuing a high score. Bonus stages and special events provide alternate challenges, and progress is recorded between sessions. A second mode focuses on time-limited Pokémon-catching play.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire?
Keep the ball near the upper table whenever possible, where targets and ramps provide more scoring opportunities. Learn each table’s return lanes and use the flippers early rather than waiting for the ball to reach the drain.
Prioritize targets that activate capture, evolution, or bonus events. During a capture opportunity, controlled shots are usually safer than repeated hard launches, especially when the ball is moving unpredictably.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Study the Ruby and Sapphire table layouts separately; their targets and routes differ.
- 2
Use the flippers to redirect the ball toward ramps instead of relying on random rebounds.
- 3
Treat bonus stages as opportunities to improve both score and Pokédex progress.
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