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== [[Portal Pinball by Multimorphic (Physical Pinball Machine)]] ==
== [[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]]. The game incorporates numerous physical and virtual features inspired by the ''Portal'' video game series.
'''[[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.


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


Two editions are available:
Two main editions of the game are available: Portal Standard and Portal Extended.


* '''Portal Standard''': A 3-flipper game.
== Editions ==
* '''Portal Extended''': A 4-flipper game featuring the '''Portal module extension'''.
* '''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]]
[[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 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.
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 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).
== Gameplay ==
Gameplay centers around navigating "the Hub" and completing seven '''Test Chambers''' under the guidance of the Personality Core [[Reggie]] (voiced by Marc Silk). Successful completion of 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'''.
During gameplay in the Hub, players can engage with eight objectives and 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.
== 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.
* '''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]]
[[File:Portal Pinball Upper Playfield Module.jpg|thumb|right|300px|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:'''
== Licensing ==
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.


== Availability ==
* [[P3 Pinball Platform|P3]] with Portal Standard
* [[P3 Pinball Platform|P3]] with Portal Standard
* [[P3 Pinball Platform|P3]] with Portal Extended
* [[P3 Pinball Platform|P3]] with Portal Extended

Revision as of 17:01, 18 March 2025

Portal Pinball by Multimorphic (Physical Pinball Machine)

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

Overview

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.

Editions

  • Portal Standard: A 3-flipper configuration.
  • Portal Extended: A 4-flipper configuration that includes the 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 under the guidance of the Personality Core Reggie (voiced by Marc Silk). Successful completion of these chambers leads to a final encounter with GLaDOS (voiced by Ellen McLain).

During gameplay in the Hub, players can engage with eight objectives and three stackable Multiball Modes.

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.
  • 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
Upper Playfield Module features

Licensing

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.

Availability