# Pinball FX (2023 video game)

Pinball FX is the newest installment in the long-running pinball game series from Zen Studios, succeeding the original Pinball FX (2007), Pinball FX2 (2010), and Pinball FX3 (2017).
Pinball FX features a growing collection of tables that includes recreations of classic Williams/Bally tables from the 1980s and 1990s, original designs with licenses from Marvel, Star Wars, Universal, other popular sources, and entirely unique unlicensed creations. Many tables from previous titles have been remastered and included.
Tables unsuitable for the age rating of Pinball FX are released in Pinball M.
Many tables from Pinball FX have been released on AtGames Legends Pinball 4KP cabinets, physical cabinets running digital pinball tables.
The primary mobile release is Zen Pinball World.
More recently tables have begun to be released for Pinball FX VR for Quest headsets.

## Development

The new Pinball FX platform was released on the Epic Games Store in early access on March 31, 2022. Development continued for the next year until its full release on February 16, 2023, on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and the Epic Games Store. The platform was released later on Steam on April 13, 2023, and on the Nintendo Switch on July 6, 2023, albeit with a limited roster. The Nintendo Switch version also has a hybrid of physics simulations and separate leaderboards.
Zen Studios' earlier pinball games were coded using their in-house PinFX engine. With Pinball FX, development was moved to Unreal Engine 4. The game features support for HDR, ray tracing, and upscaling, delivering enhanced visual fidelity compared to prior games. On all versions of Pinball FX, players can enable portrait mode, allowing the game to be displayed vertically rotated for a more authentic pinball machine experience.
The game includes a cabinet mode designed for players with custom-built physical pinball cabinets featuring two or three video screens. On desktop PCs, this mode also allows users to display a custom backglass image on a second monitor.
Individual tables typically require about nine months to develop following the initial licensing agreements, which can take several years to finalise. For recreations of Williams/Bally tables, the originals are often sourced from the Budapest pinball museum. As a result, a percentage of sales from the Charity Pack is donated to the museum, with the remainder supporting Project Pinball.
Remastered and Williams tables use a dot matrix display (DMD) with monochrome animations; most newer tables use a LCD type display which on some tables incorporates video clips.

## Marketing

During development and early access, The Pinball Show was hosted monthly on YouTube by Bobby Marsh and Rose Camara, beginning in January 2021. The show often featured questions and answers with COO Mel Kirk and a "Let’s Ask Akos" segment with Marketing Manager Akos Györkei. Future table hints were often embedded in background details, and the final episode featured a preview of The Addams Family table.
After the release of Pinball FX, The Pinball Show was transitioned to Pinball Bites, a series of shorter announcement videos, hosted by Akos and Linne (Zen’s Community Manager). Following Akos’s departure in 2024, Linne, now Marketing Manager, was joined by co-host and Community Manager, Balti. Linne also regularly streams new tables on the official Twitch channel.
Mel Kirk has also given annual interviews on the BlahCade pinball podcast, providing recaps of the year and insights into Zen Studios' plans for Pinball FX and related projects going forward.

## Purchasing

The base game is free and includes three fully playable tables, with time-limited trials for sampling others. Additional tables are sold individually, in packs, or in larger bundles/collections as DLC. On Steam, a legacy bundle system offers discounts for players who purchased tables in Pinball FX3 on Steam and are repurchasing the same titles in Pinball FX. Pinball FX3 remains available for purchase on all platforms except the Epic Games Store.
As of December 2024, Zen began offering remastered tables on Nintendo Switch at no cost to players who previously owned the Pinball FX3 versions. Similar approaches may be considered on other platforms, subject to platform holder approval.
During early access, tables were purchased using a ticket system involving in-game currency, which was intended to allow for cross-platform access. However, due to platform limitations and fan feedback, this was abandoned before full release in favour of platform-specific DLC, with free table transfers offered to early access buyers. A subscription model, Pinball Pass, allowed access to many tables for a monthly or yearly fee but was discontinued in 2024 due to limited popularity and lack of cross-platform functionality.

## Gameplay

In addition to standard 3-ball games, 1-ball and time challenges return from Pinball FX3, with flips and distance challenges new to Pinball FX.
The Nintendo Switch version has its own leaderboards, but leaderboards on all other platforms are unified, a change from Pinball FX3.
All tables feature "realistic" physics; while some also include a more forgiving "normal" physics option. All tables released after December 7, 2023 include this "normal" physics option.
Like in Pinball FX3, Williams/Bally tables can be played in two visual modes: a classic mode that replicates the realistic appearance of the original pinball machines and an enhanced mode that adds animated elements and effects. Players can toggle between these modes during gameplay.

### Tournaments

Zen tournaments, called Events, award season points that unlock collectibles. Each season lasts three months.
Player-created tournaments are listed under the Tournaments section and can be filtered using various criteria. An assigned 10-character alphanumeric code can also be shared and typed in for direct access to a specific tournament. Some third-party tournaments are regularly announced on the official Discord server and subreddit.

### PinHall

The PinHall is a customizable space where collectibles can be displayed, a concept which was first used a year earlier in Star Wars Pinball VR. Items include small objects for shelves, large statues, carpets, posters, and trophies earned in Grand Tournament events. These collectibles can be obtained from playing the tables, or from questlines - each a series of 10 challenges across 3 tables.
The pinhall is also used as the environment to show tables before they are played, showing off the cabinet art.

## Pinball FX table list

As of December 2024, Pinball FX features 130 tables on Steam and 132 on PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Games Store. The discrepancy arises because System Shock and Camp Bloodbrook are currently exclusive to Pinball M on Steam. The Nintendo Switch has a smaller library, as some older tables have not been ported to the platform; however, all tables not carried forward from FX3 have been released on it.
Note: EAL indicates table was released at launch of early access, and EA indicated it was launched within early access
| Table | License/Category | Pack | Pinball FX release date | Table first released in | Zen Table Designer |
| Fish Tales | Williams | free table | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Medieval Madness | Williams | Volume 1$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| The Getaway: High Speed II | Williams | Volume 1$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Junk Yard | Williams | Volume 1$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Attack from Mars | Williams | Volume 2$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Thomas Crofts |
| The Party Zone | Williams | Volume 2$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Zoltan Vari |
| Black Rose | Williams | Volume 2$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter Horvath |
| Theatre of Magic | Williams | Volume 3$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| The Champion Pub | Williams | Volume 3$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Safe Cracker | Williams | Volume 3$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Thomas Crofts |
| White Water | Williams | Volume 4$^{EA}$ | May 26, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Red and Ted's Road Show | Williams | Volume 4$^{EA}$ | May 26, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Zoltan Vari |
| Hurricane | Williams | Volume 4$^{EA}$ | May 26, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Tales of the Arabian Nights | Williams | Volume 5$^{EA}$ | May 26, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Zoltan Vari |
| Cirqus Voltaire | Williams | Volume 5$^{EA}$ | May 26, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| No Good Gofers | Williams | Volume 5$^{EA}$ | May 26, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Zoltan Vari |
| Funhouse | Williams | Volume 6$^{EA}$ | June 30, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Zoltan Vari |
| Space Station | Williams | Volume 6$^{EA}$ | June 30, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Dr. Dude and His Excellent Ray | Williams | Volume 6$^{EA}$ | June 30, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Zoltan Vari |
| Swords of Fury | Williams | Volume 7$^{EA}$ | May 26, 2022 | Pinball FX | Thomas Crofts |
| The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot | Williams | Volume 7$^{EA}$ | June 30, 2022 | Pinball FX | Zoltan Vari |
| Whirlwind | Williams | Volume 7 | June 8, 2023 | Pinball FX | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| Black Knight 2000 | Williams | Volume 8 | December 12, 2024 | Pinball FX | Thomas Crofts |
| Banzai Run | Williams | Volume 8 | December 12, 2024 | Pinball FX | Zoltan Vari |
| Earthshaker | Williams | Volume 8 | December 12, 2024 | Pinball FX | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Monster Bash | Williams | Universal Monsters$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Creature from the Black Lagoon | Williams | Universal Monsters$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Zoltan Vari |
| Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure | Williams | single table$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX/FX3 | Zoltan Vari |
| World Cup Soccer | Williams | single table$^{EA}$ | October 20, 2022 | Pinball FX | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| The Addams Family | Williams | single table | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| Twilight Zone | Williams | single table | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX | Thomas Crofts w/ Anna Lengyel |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation | Williams | single table | August 24, 2023 | Pinball FX | Zoltan Vari |
| Sorcerer's Lair | Zen Originals | free table | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Viktor Gyorei |
| Wild West Rampage | Zen Originals | free table$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | David "ndever" Szucs |
| Castlestorm | Zen Originals | single table$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Gabor "coltos" Andrassy |
| Adventure Land | Zen Originals | Carnivals & Legends$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Thomas Crofts |
| Son of Zeus | Zen Originals | Carnivals & Legends$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Rome | Zen Originals | Core Collection$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Tamas Stephen |
| Biolab | Zen Originals | Core Collection$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Imre "Emeric" Szigeti |
| Pasha | Zen Originals | Core Collection$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Somorjai |
| Secrets of the Deep | Zen Originals | Core Collection$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Epic Quest | Zen Originals | Charity Pack | December 7, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Mate Szeplaki |
| Excalibur | Zen Originals | Charity Pack | December 7, 2023 | Pinball FX1 | Zoltan Vari |
| Curse of the Mummy | Zen Originals | Secrets & Shadows$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX | Anna Lengyel w/ Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Pinball Noir | Zen Originals | Secrets & Shadows$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX | Zoltan Vari |
| Sky Pirates: Treasures of the Clouds | Zen Originals | Secrets & Shadows$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX | Peter “Pewet” Kovacs |
| Grimm Tales | Zen Originals | single table$^{EA}$ | July 21, 2022 | Pinball FX | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| Wrath of the Elder Gods | Zen Originals | single table$^{EA}$ | November 17, 2022 | Pinball FX | Gergely ’Gary’ Vadocz |
| A Samurai’s Vengeance | Zen Originals | Honor and Legacy | June 8, 2023 | Pinball FX | Zoltan 'Hezol' Hegyi |
| Verne’s Mysterious Island | Zen Originals | Honor and Legacy | June 8, 2023 | Pinball FX | Gergo 'rockger' Ezsias |
| Super League Football | Zen Originals | single table | May 16, 2024 | Pinball FX2 | Thomas Crofts |
| Camp Bloodbrook | Zen Originals | single table | October 24, 2024 | Pinball M/FX | Daniel 'Dolby' Vigh |
| Star Wars™: Episode IV: A New Hope | Star Wars | Heroes Within$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Han Solo | Star Wars | Heroes Within$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Droids | Star Wars | Heroes Within$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Thomas Crofts |
| Star Wars™ Pinball: Masters of the Force | Star Wars | Heroes Within$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Star Wars™: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back | Star Wars | Star Wars Pinball$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Star Wars™: The Clone Wars | Star Wars | Star Wars Pinball$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Ivan "Mad_Boy" Nicoara |
| Boba Fett | Star Wars | Star Wars Pinball$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Star Wars™: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi | Star Wars | Balance of the Force$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Star Wars™: Starfighter Assault | Star Wars | Balance of the Force$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Tamas "Ypok" Pokrocz |
| Darth Vader | Star Wars | Balance of the Force$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Ivan "Mad_Boy" Nicoara |
| Star Wars™ Pinball: The Force Awakens | Star Wars | The Force Awakens$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Star Wars™ Pinball: Might of the First Order | Star Wars | The Force Awakens$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Star Wars™ Pinball: Rogue One | Star Wars | Unsung Heroes$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Star Wars™ Pinball: Star Wars Rebels | Star Wars | Unsung Heroes$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX2 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Star Wars™ Pinball: The Last Jedi | Star Wars | The Last Jedi$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Star Wars™ Pinball: Ahch-To Island | Star Wars | The Last Jedi$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | David "ndever" Szucs |
| Star Wars™ Pinball: Solo | Star Wars | Solo$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Zoltan Vari |
| Star Wars™ Pinball: Calrissian Chronicles | Star Wars | Solo$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Thomas Crofts |
| Star Wars™ Pinball: Battle of Mimban | Star Wars | Solo$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter Horvath |
| The Mandalorian | Star Wars | Thrill of the Hunt$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Star Wars Pinball VR | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Classic Collectibles | Star Wars | Thrill of the Hunt$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Star Wars Pinball VR | Zoltan Vari |
| Spider-Man | Marvel | Marvel Pinball Original | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Mate Szeplaki |
| Wolverine | Marvel | Marvel Pinball Original | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Iron Man | Marvel | Marvel Pinball Original | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Ivan "Mad_Boy" Nicoara |
| Blade | Marvel | Marvel Pinball Original | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Imre "Emeric" Szigeti |
| Captain America | Marvel | Marvel Legends | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Viktor Gyorei |
| Doctor Strange | Marvel | Marvel Legends | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Ivan "Mad_Boy" Nicoara |
| Fantastic Four | Marvel | Marvel Legends | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Ghost Rider | Marvel | Vengeance and Virtue | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Moon Knight | Marvel | Vengeance and Virtue | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Imre "Emeric" Szigeti |
| Thor | Marvel | Vengeance and Virtue | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Ivan "Mad_Boy" Nicoara |
| X-Men | Marvel | Vengeance and Virtue | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Thomas Crofts |
| Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy | Marvel | Cinematic | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Thomas Crofts |
| Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron | Marvel | Cinematic | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Tamas "Ypok" Pokrocz |
| Ant-Man | Marvel | Cinematic | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Civil War | Marvel | Heavy Hitters | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Mate Szeplaki |
| Venom | Marvel | Heavy Hitters | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Deadpool | Marvel | Heavy Hitters | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Tamas "Ypok" Pokrocz |
| Marvel’s The Avengers | Marvel | Avengers Chronicles | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Thomas Crofts w/ Mate Szeplaki |
| Fear Itself | Marvel | Avengers Chronicles | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| The Infinity Gauntlet | Marvel | Avengers Chronicles | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| World War Hulk | Marvel | Avengers Chronicles | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Ivan "Mad_Boy" Nicoara |
| Marvel’s Women of Power: A-Force | Marvel | Women of Power | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Thomas Crofts w/ Peter 'Deep' Grafl |
| Marvel’s Women of Power: Champions | Marvel | Women of Power | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Zoltan Vari |
| Jurassic Park | Universal | Jurassic World$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Zoltan Vari |
| Jurassic Park Pinball Mayhem | Universal | Jurassic World$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter Horvath |
| Jurassic World | Universal | Jurassic World$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Thomas Crofts |
| Back to the Future | Universal | Universal Classics$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Jaws | Universal | Universal Classics$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | David "ndever" Szucs |
| E.T. | Universal | Universal Classics$^{EAL}$ | March 31, 2022 | Pinball FX3 | Peter Horvath |
| World War Z | Paramount | single table$^{EA}$ | April 21, 2022 | Pinball FX | Daniel ’Dolby’ Vigh |
| My Little Pony | Hasbro | single table$^{EA}$ | September 22, 2022 | Zen Pinball Party | Thomas Crofts |
| Trolls | DreamWorks | DreamWorks$^{EA}$ | December 15, 2022 | Zen Pinball Party | Anna Lengyel |
| Kung Fu Panda | DreamWorks | DreamWorks$^{EA}$ | December 15, 2022 | Zen Pinball Party | Peter “Pewet” Kovacs |
| How to Train Your Dragon | DreamWorks | DreamWorks$^{EA}$ | December 15, 2022 | Zen Pinball Party | Zoltan Vari |
| Garfield | Nickelodeon | single table | February 16, 2023 | Zen Pinball Party | Thomas Crofts |
| Homeworld: Journey to Hiigara | Gearbox | Gearbox or single table $^{EA}$ | August 25, 2022 | Pinball FX | Anna Lengyel |
| Borderlands: Vault Hunter Pinball | Gearbox | Gearbox or single table | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX | Zoltan Vari |
| Brothers in Arms: Win the War | Gearbox | Gearbox or single table | February 16, 2023 | Pinball FX | Thomas Crofts |
| Peanuts Snoopy | Peanuts | single table$^{EA}$ | December 15, 2022 | Zen Pinball Party | Daniel ’Dolby’ Vigh |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas | Peanuts | single table | December 7, 2023 | Pinball FX | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| Crypt of the NecroDancer | Brace Yourself Games | single table | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX | Gergely ’Gary’ Vadocz |
| Godzilla | Legendary | Godzilla vs. Kong | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX | Gaspar Viragos |
| Kong | Legendary | Godzilla vs. Kong | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX | Daniel ’Dolby’ Vigh |
| Godzilla vs. Kong | Legendary | Godzilla vs. Kong | April 13, 2023 | Pinball FX | Thomas Crofts |
| Super Sweet Pinball | South Park | South Park | October 12, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Butters Very Own Pinball Game | South Park | South Park | October 12, 2023 | Pinball FX2 | David "ndever" Szucs |
| Star Trek™ Pinball: Kelvin Timeline | Star Trek | Star Trek Pinball | December 7, 2023 | Pinball FX | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| Star Trek™ Pinball: Discovery | Star Trek | Star Trek Pinball | December 7, 2023 | Pinball FX | Gaspar Viragos |
| Star Trek™ Pinball: Deep Space Nine | Star Trek | Star Trek Pinball | December 7, 2023 | Pinball FX | Thomas Crofts |
| Terraforming Mars | Game Night Pinball | Game Night Pinball volume 1 | December 7, 2023 | Pinball FX | Daniel ’Dolby’ Vigh |
| Gloomhaven | Game Night Pinball | Game Night Pinball volume 1 | December 7, 2023 | Pinball FX | Thomas Crofts |
| Exploding Kittens | Game Night Pinball | Game Night Pinball volume 1 | December 7, 2023 | Pinball FX | Eniko 'Doe' Mihalyi |
| System Shock | Wild Cards | single table | February 15, 2024 | Pinball M/FX | Zoltan Vari |
| Pacific Rim | Legendary | single table | May 16, 2024 | Pinball FX | Gergely ’Gary’ Vadocz |
| Knight Rider | Universal | Universal Pinball: TV Classics | May 16, 2024 | Pinball FX | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Battlestar Galactica | Universal | Universal Pinball: TV Classics | May 16, 2024 | Pinball FX | Andras 'Babar' Klujber |
| Xena: Warrior Princess | Universal | Universal Pinball: TV Classics | May 16, 2024 | Pinball FX | Anna Lengyel |
| Goat Simulator | Wild Cards | single table | August 29, 2024 | Pinball FX | Thomas Crofts |
| The Princess Bride | Wild Cards | single table | August 29, 2024 | Pinball FX | Daniel ’Dolby’ Vigh & Andras 'Babar' Klujber |
"Pack" refers to the table pack on Steam; some remastered tables are included in larger collections on other platforms. Zen Originals are tables created by Zen Studios without third-party IP. Williams tables are digital recreations of physical tables by Williams/Bally, some of which include additional third-party licenses. Wild Cards are standalone tables based on individual IPs, grouped into a general category.

## Reception

Early feedback during the Pinball FX early access period was mixed, with criticism focusing on performance issues and certain design choices However, subsequent updates addressed many of these concerns. Notably, a patch on May 5, 2022, improved performance and upgraded lighting, while the addition of numerous remastered and new tables throughout 2022 and into 2023 - including the highly regarded The Addams Family helped bolster its appeal.
By the time of its full release on February 16, 2023, the removal of the unpopular ticket system further improved public perception.
Critical reception following the full release was more favorable. Gaming Nexus awarded the game an 8/10, praising its extensive table library and gameplay improvements. Meanwhile, Game Critics gave it a more reserved score of 6.5/10, reflecting ongoing debates about pricing models and content value, and Push Square took issue with the high price of the (later removed) pinball pass while appreciating the improvement in remastered tables leading to a score of 6/10. Other reviews included softpedia and PS Universe who both gave the game 8.5/10, and Gaming Age who gave it a "grade A". Overall the game has a Metacritic score of 74%, and 69% average rating on Open Critic. A YouTube video titled "Pinball FX | Is It Way Too Expensive OR The Best Value in Gaming?" highlighted the pricing debate but ultimately concluded that the game offers excellent value, particularly during sales. In an overview of digital pinball, Pixel Addict described it as "a perfect blend of pinball simulation and arcade video game".
On Steam, initial user reviews were mixed but have steadily improved over time as new tables and features have been added. The game's evolving reception underscores its ability to address community feedback effectively.
For in-depth analysis of individual tables, The Pinball Chick provides detailed reviews and ratings from her pinball-playing family, offering valuable insights for enthusiasts.

## Pinball M

Pinball M is Zen's pinball platform for tables not suitable for the PEGI 12 (T for Teen) rating of Pinball FX. A few Pinball M tables have had the gore reduced for a less bloody version and simultaneously released in Pinball FX (with cross-buy between the 2 platforms on consoles and Epic).
It was released on November 30, 2023 for Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and the Epic Games Store; with the Nintendo Switch version following on December 28, 2023. Wrath of the Elder Gods: Director's Cut released as a free table for Pinball M, all other tables are bought as single table DLC, with an optional bundle for 4 of the tables.
In addition to 3-ball games and the 4 challenge modes in Pinball FX, there are 5 further challenge modes, including one with limited lighting, and another to reach ever increasing score targets within a time limit.
Each table has its own play corner with cosmetics that can be unlocked by playing campaign challenges. Tokens are obtained by playing the game which can be used to unlock further cosmetics including alternate table cabinet designs, flippers, ball skins, sounds, and lights. Each table has 3 achievements.
The game features 3 daily limited-attempt challenges; in addition there are player created tournaments similar to those in Pinball FX.

### Pinball M table list

| Table | License | Release date | Table first released in | Zen Table Designer |
| Wrath of the Elder Gods: Director's Cut | Zen Studios | November 30, 2023 | Pinball FX | Gergely ’Gary’ Vadocz |
| Dead by Daylight Pinball | Behaviour Interactive | November 30, 2023 | Pinball M | Gergely 'Gary' Vadocz |
| Chucky's Killer Pinball | Universal Pictures | November 30, 2023 | Pinball M | Zoltan 'VZ' Vari |
| Duke Nukem's Big Shot Pinball | Gearbox Entertainment | November 30, 2023 | Pinball M | Gergo 'rockger' Ezsias |
| The Thing | Universal Pictures | November 30, 2023 | Pinball M | Daniel 'Dolby' Vigh |
| System Shock | Nightdive Studios | February 15, 2024 | Pinball FX/Pinball M | Zoltan Vari |
| Texas Chainsaw Massacre Pinball | Legendary Pinball | June 6, 2024 | Pinball M | Zoltan 'Hezol' Hegyi |
| Camp Bloodbrook | Zen Studios | October 24, 2024 | Pinball FX/Pinball M | Daniel 'Dolby' Vigh |

### Pinball M reception

Push Square rated the game at 7/10 rating all 5 of the launch tables as excellent. Gaming Nexus rated it more highly at 8.5/10 enjoying the levelling up and cosmetic system. Eurogamer appreciated the improved physics, but preferred some of the classic Williams tables such as Attack from Mars.

## Pinball FX VR

Pinball FX VR is a forthcoming game announced on February 20, 2025. 3 tables are included with the initial purchase of the base game, with other tables available as DLC.

### Pinball FX VR table list

| Table | License | Pack | Pinball FX VR release date | Zen Table Designer |
| Curse of the Mummy | Zen Originals | base game | April 3, 2025 | Anna Lengyel w/ Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Pinball Noir | Zen Originals | base game | April 3, 2025 | Zoltan Vari |
| Sky Pirates: Treasures of the Clouds | Zen Originals | base game | April 3, 2025 | Peter “Pewet” Kovacs |
| Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure | Williams | | April 3, 2025 | Zoltan Vari |
| The Addams Family | Williams | | April 3, 2025 | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| Twilight Zone | Williams | | April 3, 2025 | Thomas Crofts w/ Anna Lengyel |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation | Williams | | April 3, 2025 | Zoltan Vari |
| World Cup Soccer | Williams | | April 3, 2025 | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| Knight Rider | Universal | | April 3, 2025 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Battlestar Galactica | Universal | | April 3, 2025 | Andras 'Babar' Klujber |
| Xena: Warrior Princess | Universal | | April 3, 2025 | Anna Lengyel |

## AtGames FX Legends 4KP

AtGames has partnered with Zen Studios to release many Pinball FX tables on the range of Legends 4K pinball machines. These are full-sized physical pinball machines with a 32″ playfield monitor, 23.8″ backglass monitor, and a dedicated 8″ DMD. The 4KP versions of the games run on slightly different physics then their PS5 or Steam counterparts, behaving more like the Switch versions. The 4KP features local multiplayer, local leader boards, and online global leader boards for each table. The 4KP features a 3840×2160 (4K UHD) 60HZ playfield monitor, giving the machine its name. This however does not mean that all the tables run natively at 4K, with most Zen tables running at 2560×1440.
The 4KP comes in one of 3 tiers: Starter, Standard, or Premium. The basic Starter tier comes with only the included packs below, and does not include the light up topper, SSF kit, or Advanced Features. Starter tier machines are also available with the SSF kit preinstalled, but they come at a higher base price. The Standard edition comes with an additional 14 tables, a light up topper, and the Advanced Features included. The Premium comes with the additional 14 tables, a light up topper, the Advanced Features, and the SSF kit pre-installed.
The AtGames platform also includes recreations of Gottlieb games as featured in The Pinball Arcade, tables from Magic Pixel's Zaccaria Pinball, and AtGames original tables made by Magic Pixel.
AtGames also make the Legends Pinball HD, and the Legends Pinball HD Micro machines. These are still in production and actively receiving new table releases, but none of the Zen Studio tables are available on those platforms. All the non-Zen pinball tables released for the Legends Pinball HD and Legends Pinball HD Micro are also released on the 4KP.
One of the advanced features of the 4KP allows you to play your own PC games using the 4KPs monitors and controls. This feature, called OTG (On the Go), is unlocked via the Advanced Features option.

### 4KP models

The below list features only the 4KP models that specifically relate to Zen Studios. Other models are available.
| Theme | Packs Included |
| Legends Pinball 4KP The Addams Family™ | Williams™ Pinball The Addams Family™ Legends Single Premium Pack |
| FX Legends 4K™ Attack From Mars™ | Williams™ Pinball: Attack from Mars™ |
| FX Legends 4K™ Peanuts | Peanuts Snoopy Pinball Legends Single Pack |
| FX Legends 4K™ Star Trek™ | Star Trek™ Pinball Legends Mini Pack |
| Legends Pinball 4KP Jurassic Park | Jurassic World Pinball Legends Mini Pack |

### 4KP table list

The below list features only the 4KP pinball tables that specifically relate to Zen Studios. Other pinball packs are available.
| Table | License/Category | Pack | AtGames release date | Zen Table Designer |
| Fish Tales | Williams | Williams™ Pinball: Fish Tales™ | December 11, 2024 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Attack from Mars | Williams | Williams™ Pinball: Attack from Mars™ | April 8, 2024 | Thomas Crofts |
| Black Rose | Williams | Williams™ Pinball: Black Rose™ | February 19, 2025 | Peter Horvath |
| Monster Bash | Williams | Williams™ Pinball: Universal Monsters Legends Mini Pack | October 2, 2024 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Creature from the Black Lagoon | Williams | Williams™ Pinball: Universal Monsters Legends Mini Pack | October 2, 2024 | Zoltan Vari |
| World Cup Soccer | Williams | Williams™ Pinball: World Cup Soccer Legends Single Premium Pack | May 29, 2024 | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| The Addams Family | Williams | Williams™ Pinball The Addams Family™ Legends Single Premium Pack | March 26, 2024 | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| Twilight Zone | Williams | Williams™ Pinball: The Twilight Zone | May 22, 2024 | Thomas Crofts w/ Anna Lengyel |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation | Williams | Williams™ Pinball Star Trek™: The Next Generation | April 3, 2024 | Zoltan Vari |
| Sorcerer's Lair | Zen Originals | Sorcerer's Lair Legends Single Pack | December 23, 2024 | Viktor Gyorei |
| Wild West Rampage | Zen Originals | Wild West Rampage Legends Single Pack | December 23, 2024 | David "ndever" Szucs |
| Jurassic Park | Universal | Jurassic World Pinball Legends Mini Pack | October 10, 2024 | Zoltan Vari |
| Jurassic Park Pinball Mayhem | Universal | Jurassic World Pinball Legends Mini Pack | October 10, 2024 | Peter Horvath |
| Jurassic World | Universal | Jurassic World Pinball Legends Mini Pack | October 10, 2024 | Thomas Crofts |
| Back to the Future | Universal | Universal Classics Pinball™ Legends Mini Pack | October 30, 2024 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Jaws | Universal | Universal Classics Pinball™ Legends Mini Pack | October 30, 2024 | David "ndever" Szucs |
| E.T. | Universal | Universal Classics Pinball™ Legends Mini Pack | October 30, 2024 | Peter Horvath |
| My Little Pony | Hasbro | MY LITTLE PONY Pinball | July 17, 2024 | Thomas Crofts |
| Trolls | DreamWorks | DreamWorks Pinball Legends Mini Pack | June 5, 2024 | Anna Lengyel |
| Kung Fu Panda | DreamWorks | DreamWorks Pinball Legends Mini Pack | June 5, 2024 | Peter “Pewet” Kovacs |
| How to Train Your Dragon | DreamWorks | DreamWorks Pinball Legends Mini Pack | June 5, 2024 | Zoltan Vari |
| Garfield | Nickelodeon | Garfield Pinball Legends Single Pack | July 24, 2024 | Thomas Crofts |
| Homeworld: Journey to Hiigara | Gearbox | Gearbox® Pinball Legends Mini Pack | October 3, 2024 | Anna Lengyel |
| Borderlands: Vault Hunter Pinball | Gearbox | Gearbox® Pinball Legends Mini Pack | October 3, 2024 | Zoltan Vari |
| Brothers in Arms: Win the War | Gearbox | Gearbox® Pinball Legends Mini Pack | October 3, 2024 | Thomas Crofts |
| Peanuts Snoopy | Peanuts | Peanuts Snoopy Pinball Legends Single Pack | September 19, 2024 | Daniel ’Dolby’ Vigh |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas | Peanuts | A Charlie Brown Christmas™ Pinball | December 4, 2024 | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| Godzilla | Legendary | Godzilla vs. Kong Pinball Pack Legends Mini Pack | October 10, 2024 | Gaspar Viragos |
| Kong | Legendary | Godzilla vs. Kong Pinball Pack Legends Mini Pack | October 10, 2024 | Daniel ’Dolby’ Vigh |
| Godzilla vs. Kong | Legendary | Godzilla vs. Kong Pinball Pack Legends Mini Pack | October 10, 2024 | Thomas Crofts |
| Super Sweet Pinball | South Park | South Park™ Pinball Legends Mini Pack | November 20, 2024 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Butters Very Own Pinball Game | South Park | South Park™ Pinball Legends Mini Pack | November 20, 2024 | David "ndever" Szucs |
| Star Trek™ Pinball: Kelvin Timeline | Star Trek | Star Trek™ Pinball Legends Mini Pack | September 19, 2024 | Zoltan ’Pazo’ Pataki |
| Star Trek™ Pinball: Discovery | Star Trek | Star Trek™ Pinball Legends Mini Pack | September 19, 2024 | Gaspar Viragos |
| Star Trek™ Pinball: Deep Space Nine | Star Trek | Star Trek™ Pinball Legends Mini Pack | September 19, 2024 | Thomas Crofts |
| Knight Rider | Universal | Universal Classics Pinball™ Legends Mini Pack | October 30, 2024 | Peter "Deep" Grafl |
| Battlestar Galactica | Universal | Universal Classics Pinball™ Legends Mini Pack | October 30, 2024 | Andras 'Babar' Klujber |
| Xena: Warrior Princess | Universal | Universal Classics Pinball™ Legends Mini Pack | October 30, 2024 | Anna Lengyel |
| Chucky's Killer Pinball | Universal Pictures | Chucky's Killer Pinball Legends Single Pack | October 23, 2024 | Zoltan 'VZ' Vari |
| The Thing | Universal Pictures | The Thing Pinball Legends Single Pack | October 16, 2024 | Daniel 'Dolby' Vigh |

### Previous Zen collaborations with hardware manufactures

Zen has previously collaborated with the hardware manufacture Arcade1up to produce Zen licensed virtual pinball cabinets. They produced 3 different licensed cabinets, Star Wars, Marvel and Attack From Mars. These cabinets featured dual LCD screens, a 23.8" LCD playfield, and a 7.5"" LCD dedicated DMD.
The Attack From Mars cabinet featured 10 tables: Attack from Mars™, Fish Tales™, The Getaway: Highspeed II™, JunkYard™, Medieval Madness™, White Water™, Red & Ted’s Road Show™, Hurricane™, Tales of the Arabian Nights™, No Good Gofers™.
The Star Wars cabinet featured 10 tables: Boba Fett™, A New Hope™, Ahch-To Island™, Battle of Mimban™, Darth Vader™, Masters of the Force™, Star Wars: Rebels™, Han Solo™, The Force Awakens™, The Empire Strikes Back™.
The Marvel cabinet featured 10 tables: Spider-Man, Civil War, Wolverine, X-Men, Thor, Marvel's Women of Power: A-Force, Ghost Rider, Venom, Fantastic Four, Fear Itself.

## Related mobile games

Zen Pinball World (released December 12, 2024) is the new mobile platform featuring many tables released in Pinball FX.
Pinball Masters (released February 12, 2024) as a part of Netflix games. This includes several tables released in Pinball FX, and the first release of Stranger Things pinball.
An earlier release for mobile is Zen Pinball Party (released September 3, 2021) on Apple Arcade which includes Funko Pinball Party Arena, and the first version of 6 tables which later launched in Pinball FX.