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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 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]]
[[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''.
'''[[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 is equipped with interactive mechanisms, including 10 RGB illuminated physical portals and 6 additional scoop portals that allow the pinball to instantly "travel through."
The playfield features interactive mechanisms, including 10 RGB illuminated physical portals and 6 additional scoop portals for ball "travel."


There are two editions of the game available:
Two editions are available:


* '''Portal Standard''': A 3-flipper game.
* '''Portal Standard''': A 3-flipper game.
* '''Portal Extended''': A 4-flipper game that includes the '''Portal module extension'''.
* '''Portal Extended''': A 4-flipper game featuring the '''Portal module extension'''.


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


* Additional decorated catwalks
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).
* A physical spinner
* Four physical targets
* A third dynamic ramp
* A hidden gel tube kickback mechanism
* 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.
In the Hub, players can complete eight objectives and engage in three stackable '''Multiball Modes'''.


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 '''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.


* The Big Fling
[[File:Portal Pinball Upper Playfield Module.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Upper Playfield Module features]]
* Encouragement via Discouragement
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.
* Proactive Energy Redirection
* It Takes Two
* Shortcuts
* Gels
* Rat Man’s Den
 
Completing all Test Chambers allows players to engage in a final "wizard mode" battle against '''[[GLaDOS]]''' (voiced by Ellen McLain).
 
In the Hub, players can complete eight objectives:
 
* Ramp Combos
* Loop Combos
* Repulsion Gel
* Momentum Jump
* Portal Mini-Loops
* Hard Light Bridge
* All Ports
* All Targets
 
There are also three stackable '''Multiball Modes''':
 
* Faith Plate Multiball
* Turret Multiball
* Edgeless Safety Cube Multiball
 
The '''Upper Playfield Module''' features various elements from the ''Portal'' universe, including:


* A portal to the LOFT (Library of Failed Tests) with a Companion Cube ball lock.
'''Licensing:'''
* An angled panel portal for momentum jumps.
* An Aerial Faith Plate.
* Ramps that can lift to reveal illuminated portals.
* A unique captive ball mechanism.
* A Turret Control Center scoop.
* 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 Portal Pinball machine by Multimorphic, Inc. is officially licensed from Valve.
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.


'''Availability:'''
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Portal Pinball by Multimorphic (Physical Pinball Machine)

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File:Portal Pinball Standard Edition Playfield.jpg
Portal Pinball Standard Edition Playfield
File:Portal Pinball Extended Edition Playfield.jpg
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."

Two editions are available:

  • Portal Standard: A 3-flipper game.
  • Portal Extended: A 4-flipper game featuring the Portal module extension.
File:Portal Pinball Module Extension.jpg
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 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.

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).

In the Hub, players can complete eight objectives and engage in three stackable Multiball Modes.

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.

File:Portal Pinball Upper Playfield Module.jpg
Upper Playfield Module features

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 Pinball machine by Multimorphic, Inc. is officially licensed from Valve.

Availability:

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