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== [[Portal Pinball by Multimorphic (Physical Pinball Machine)]] ==
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[[File:Portal Pinball Standard Edition Playfield.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal Pinball Standard Edition Playfield]]
[[File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine.png|frameless|right|150px]]
[[File:Portal Pinball Extended Edition Playfield.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal Pinball Extended Edition Playfield]]
'''[[Portal Pinball by Multimorphic (Physical Pinball Machine)]]''' is a physical pinball game developed by Multimorphic, Inc. for their [[P3 Pinball Platform]]. The game incorporates numerous physical and virtual features inspired by the ''Portal'' video game series.


The playfield features interactive mechanisms, including 10 RGB illuminated physical portals and 6 additional scoop portals for ball "travel."
'''Portal Pinball by Multimorphic''' is a [[w:pinball|pinball]] machine developed by Multimorphic, Inc. for the [https://www.multimorphic.com/p3-pinball-platform/ P<sup>3</sup> Pinball Platform]. Based on the ''Portal'' series, it combines physical and digital gameplay elements.


Two editions are available:
The machine's playfield includes interactive components such as ten RGB-illuminated physical portals and six scoop portals. It is available in two [[#Editions|editions]]: Portal Standard and Portal Extended.


* '''Portal Standard''': A 3-flipper game.
== Features ==
* '''Portal Extended''': A 4-flipper game featuring the '''Portal module extension'''.
The pinball machine includes several key features inspired by the ''Portal'' universe:


[[File:Portal Pinball Module Extension.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal module extension]]
* '''Playfield:''' Features 10 RGB illuminated portals and 6 scoop portals.
The '''Portal module extension''' adds gameplay elements such as decorated catwalks, a physical spinner, four physical targets, a third dynamic ramp, a hidden gel tube kickback, and a Hard Light Bridge. The game software adapts based on whether the extension is present. The Portal Extended Game Kit requires a Left Side-Target Flipper Assembly, which may need to be acquired separately for P3 machines built before 2022.
* '''Upper Playfield Module:''' Includes a Companion Cube ball lock in the LOFT, an angled panel portal, an Aerial Faith Plate, portal-revealing ramps, a captive ball mechanism, a Turret Control Center scoop, and a rotating physical turret toy.
* '''Portal Extended Features:''' Adds a dynamic "glass ramp," pedestal switches, an outer left orbit with a spinner, and a dynamic left flipper return facilitating Hard Light Bridge ball transfers.
* '''Test Chambers:''' Seven unique chambers to explore and complete.
* '''Objectives and Multiballs:''' Eight objectives and three stackable Multiball Modes in the Hub.


Gameplay involves navigating "the Hub" and completing seven '''Test Chambers''' guided by the Personality Core [[Reggie]] (voiced by Marc Silk). Completing these chambers leads to a final encounter with '''[[GLaDOS]]''' (voiced by Ellen McLain).
[[File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine Upper Playfield.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Upper Playfield Module features]]


In the Hub, players can complete eight objectives and engage in three stackable '''Multiball Modes'''.
=== Editions ===
[[File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine Standard Playfield.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal Pinball Standard Edition Playfield]]
[[File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine Extended Playfield.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal Pinball Extended Edition Playfield]]


The '''Upper Playfield Module''' includes elements like a Companion Cube ball lock in the LOFT, an angled panel portal, an Aerial Faith Plate, portal-revealing ramps, a captive ball mechanism, a Turret Control Center scoop, and a rotating physical turret toy.
* '''Portal Standard''': A 3-flipper configuration.
* '''Portal Extended''': A 4-flipper configuration that includes the "Portal module extension".


[[File:Portal Pinball Upper Playfield Module.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Upper Playfield Module features]]
[[File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine Extension.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal module extension]]
The '''Portal Extended''' version includes additional features such as a dynamic "glass ramp," pedestal switches, an outer left orbit with a spinner, and a dynamic left flipper return for Hard Light Bridge ball transfers.


'''Licensing:'''
The ''Portal module extension'' extends gameplay with additional interactive elements, including decorated catwalks, a physical spinner, four physical targets, a third dynamic ramp, a hidden gel tube kickback and a [[Hard Light Bridge]].


The Portal Pinball machine by Multimorphic, Inc. is officially licensed from Valve.
== Gameplay ==
Gameplay centers around navigating "the Hub" and completing seven "Test Chambers". Players interact with various playfield elements to achieve objectives and trigger multiball modes. The ultimate goal is to complete all Test Chambers and confront [[GLaDOS]].


'''Availability:'''
== Characters ==
The Portal Pinball machine features appearances and voice work from key characters in the ''Portal'' series:


* [[P3 Pinball Platform|P3]] with Portal Standard
* '''GLaDOS''': The central AI antagonist of the ''Portal'' series, voiced by [[Ellen McLain]]. She serves as the final challenge and provides commentary and taunts throughout the game.
* [[P3 Pinball Platform|P3]] with Portal Extended
* '''Reggie''': A [[Core|personality core]] created specifically for ''Portal Pinball'', voiced by ''Marc Silk''. Reggie guides the player through the Hub and Test Chambers, offering objectives and encouragement.
* [[Portal Standard Game Kit]] (for existing P3 owners)
 
* [[Portal Extended Game Kit]] (for existing P3 owners)
== External links ==
* [https://www.multimorphic.com/portal/ Portal on the Multimorphic website]


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Portal Pinball by Multimorphic is a pinball machine developed by Multimorphic, Inc. for the P3 Pinball Platform. Based on the Portal series, it combines physical and digital gameplay elements.

The machine's playfield includes interactive components such as ten RGB-illuminated physical portals and six scoop portals. It is available in two editions: Portal Standard and Portal Extended.

Features

The pinball machine includes several key features inspired by the Portal universe:

  • Playfield: Features 10 RGB illuminated portals and 6 scoop portals.
  • Upper Playfield Module: Includes a Companion Cube ball lock in the LOFT, an angled panel portal, an Aerial Faith Plate, portal-revealing ramps, a captive ball mechanism, a Turret Control Center scoop, and a rotating physical turret toy.
  • Portal Extended Features: Adds a dynamic "glass ramp," pedestal switches, an outer left orbit with a spinner, and a dynamic left flipper return facilitating Hard Light Bridge ball transfers.
  • Test Chambers: Seven unique chambers to explore and complete.
  • Objectives and Multiballs: Eight objectives and three stackable Multiball Modes in the Hub.
File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine Upper Playfield.jpg
Upper Playfield Module features

Editions

File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine Standard Playfield.jpg
Portal Pinball Standard Edition Playfield
File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine Extended Playfield.jpg
Portal Pinball Extended Edition Playfield
  • Portal Standard: A 3-flipper configuration.
  • Portal Extended: A 4-flipper configuration that includes the "Portal module extension".
File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine Extension.jpg
Portal module extension

The Portal module extension extends gameplay with additional interactive elements, including decorated catwalks, a physical spinner, four physical targets, a third dynamic ramp, a hidden gel tube kickback and a Hard Light Bridge.

Gameplay

Gameplay centers around navigating "the Hub" and completing seven "Test Chambers". Players interact with various playfield elements to achieve objectives and trigger multiball modes. The ultimate goal is to complete all Test Chambers and confront GLaDOS.

Characters

The Portal Pinball machine features appearances and voice work from key characters in the Portal series:

  • GLaDOS: The central AI antagonist of the Portal series, voiced by Ellen McLain. She serves as the final challenge and provides commentary and taunts throughout the game.
  • Reggie: A personality core created specifically for Portal Pinball, voiced by Marc Silk. Reggie guides the player through the Hub and Test Chambers, offering objectives and encouragement.

External links

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