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== [[Portal Pinball by Multimorphic (Physical Pinball Machine)]] ==

[[File:Portal Pinball Standard Edition Playfield.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal Pinball Standard Edition Playfield]]

[[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]]. Based on the ''Portal'' video game series from Valve, the game integrates numerous physical and virtual features inspired by ''Portal 1'' and ''Portal 2''.

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* '''Portal Extended''': A 4-flipper game that includes the '''Portal module extension'''.

[[File:Portal Pinball Module Extension.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal module extension]]

The '''Portal module extension''' is an add-on that floats above the screen and enhances gameplay with:

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* An elevated, cross-playfield Hard Light Bridge experience

The game software automatically detects the presence of the module extension and adjusts the game rules accordingly. The Portal Extended Game Kit requires a [[Left Side-Target Flipper Assembly]], which is pre-installed on new P3 machines purchased with Portal but may need to be acquired separately for older P3 units.

The game software automatically detects the presence of the module extension and adjusts the game rules accordingly. The Portal Extended Game Kit requires a Left Side-Target Flipper Assembly, which is pre-installed on new P3 machines purchased with Portal but may need to be acquired separately for older P3 units.

Gameplay begins in "the Hub," thematically similar to the Cooperative Testing Initiative from ''Portal 2''. Players interact with Reggie, the "Teambuilding" Personality Core (voiced by Marc Silk), who guides them through objectives and seven unique '''Test Chambers''':

Gameplay begins in "the Hub," thematically similar to the Cooperative Testing Initiative from ''Portal 2''. Players interact with [[Reggie]], the "Teambuilding" Personality Core (voiced by Marc Silk), who guides them through objectives and seven unique '''Test Chambers''':

* The Big Fling

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* An animated Reggie toy sculpt and a rotating physical turret toy.

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

The P3's dynamic display provides an immersive experience tailored to each game mode. The '''Portal Extended''' version further enhances immersion with unique artwork and additional shots and mechanisms closer to the flippers, such as a dynamic "glass ramp," pedestal switches, an outer left orbit with a spinner, and a left side flipper return featuring a dynamic hidden panel for Hard Light Bridge ball transfers.

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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: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]]. Based on the ''Portal'' video game series from Valve, the game integrates numerous physical and virtual features inspired by ''Portal 1'' and ''Portal 2''.
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 * '''Portal Extended''': A 4-flipper game that includes the '''Portal module extension'''.
+[[File:Portal Pinball Module Extension.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Portal module extension]]
 The '''Portal module extension''' is an add-on that floats above the screen and enhances gameplay with:
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 * An elevated, cross-playfield Hard Light Bridge experience
-The game software automatically detects the presence of the module extension and adjusts the game rules accordingly. The Portal Extended Game Kit requires a [[Left Side-Target Flipper Assembly]], which is pre-installed on new P3 machines purchased with Portal but may need to be acquired separately for older P3 units.
+The game software automatically detects the presence of the module extension and adjusts the game rules accordingly. The Portal Extended Game Kit requires a Left Side-Target Flipper Assembly, which is pre-installed on new P3 machines purchased with Portal but may need to be acquired separately for older P3 units.
-Gameplay begins in "the Hub," thematically similar to the Cooperative Testing Initiative from ''Portal 2''. Players interact with Reggie, the "Teambuilding" Personality Core (voiced by Marc Silk), who guides them through objectives and seven unique '''Test Chambers''':
+Gameplay begins in "the Hub," thematically similar to the Cooperative Testing Initiative from ''Portal 2''. Players interact with [[Reggie]], the "Teambuilding" Personality Core (voiced by Marc Silk), who guides them through objectives and seven unique '''Test Chambers''':
 * The Big Fling
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 * An animated Reggie toy sculpt and a rotating physical turret toy.
+[[File:Portal Pinball Upper Playfield Module.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Upper Playfield Module features]]
 The P3's dynamic display provides an immersive experience tailored to each game mode. The '''Portal Extended''' version further enhances immersion with unique artwork and additional shots and mechanisms closer to the flippers, such as a dynamic "glass ramp," pedestal switches, an outer left orbit with a spinner, and a left side flipper return featuring a dynamic hidden panel for Hard Light Bridge ball transfers.