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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]]. Officially licensed from Valve, the game incorporates numerous physical and virtual features inspired by the ''Portal'' video game series.


== Overview ==
'''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.
The Portal Pinball machine features a playfield equipped with interactive mechanisms, including 10 RGB illuminated physical portals and 6 additional scoop portals.


Two main editions of the game are available: Portal Standard and Portal Extended.
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.
 
== Editions ==
* '''Portal Standard''': A 3-flipper configuration.
* '''Portal Extended''': A 4-flipper configuration that includes the '''Portal module extension'''.
 
[[File:Portal Pinball Module Extension.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal module extension]]
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 dynamically adjusts based on the presence of this extension. The Portal Extended Game Kit requires a Left Side-Target Flipper Assembly, which may need separate acquisition for P3 machines built before 2022.
 
== 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 of the game and provides her signature taunts and commentary throughout.
* '''[[Reggie]]''': A "Teambuilding" Personality Core created specifically for Portal Pinball, voiced by Marc Silk. Reggie guides the player through the Hub and the Test Chambers, providing objectives and encouragement.


== Features ==
== Features ==
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* '''Objectives and Multiballs:''' Eight objectives and three stackable Multiball Modes in the Hub.
* '''Objectives and Multiballs:''' Eight objectives and three stackable Multiball Modes in the Hub.


[[File:Portal Pinball Upper Playfield Module.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Upper Playfield Module features]]
[[File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine Upper Playfield.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Upper Playfield Module features]]


== Licensing ==
=== Editions ===
The Portal Pinball machine by Multimorphic, Inc. is officially licensed from Valve. This allows Multimorphic to utilize characters, themes, and elements from the ''Portal'' video game series in their pinball machine.
[[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]]


== Availability ==
* '''Portal Standard''': A 3-flipper configuration.
* [[P3 Pinball Platform|P3]] with Portal Standard
* '''Portal Extended''': A 4-flipper configuration that includes the "Portal module extension".
* [[P3 Pinball Platform|P3]] with Portal Extended
* [[Portal Standard Game Kit]] (for existing P3 owners)
* [[Portal Extended Game Kit]] (for existing P3 owners)


[[Category:Games & Products]]
[[File:Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine Extension.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal module extension]]
[[Category:Merchandise]]


== Features ==
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 pinball machine includes several key features inspired by the ''Portal'' universe:


* '''Playfield:''' Features 10 RGB illuminated portals and 6 scoop portals.
== Gameplay ==
* '''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.
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]].
* '''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.
* '''Characters:''' Features the voices of [[Reggie]] and '''[[GLaDOS]]'''.
* '''Test Chambers:''' Seven unique chambers to explore and complete.
* '''Objectives and Multiballs:''' Eight objectives and three stackable Multiball Modes in the Hub.


[[File:Portal Pinball Upper Playfield Module.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Upper Playfield Module features]]
== Characters ==
The Portal Pinball machine features appearances and voice work from key characters in the ''Portal'' series:


== Licensing ==
* '''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.
The Portal Pinball machine by Multimorphic, Inc. is officially licensed from Valve. This allows Multimorphic to utilize characters, themes, and elements from the ''Portal'' video game series in their pinball machine.
* '''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.


== Availability ==
== External links ==
* [[P3 Pinball Platform|P3]] with Portal Standard
* [https://www.multimorphic.com/portal/ Portal on the Multimorphic website]
* [[P3 Pinball Platform|P3]] with Portal Extended
* [[Portal Standard Game Kit]] (for existing P3 owners)
* [[Portal Extended Game Kit]] (for existing P3 owners)


[[Category:Games & Products]]
[[Category:Merchandise]]
[[Category:Merchandise]]

Latest revision as of 14:24, 25 March 2025

Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine.png

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.

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".

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.

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