Multimorphic Portal Pinball Machine

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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.

Editions

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Portal Pinball Standard Edition Playfield
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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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