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Portal Pinball by Multimorphic (Physical Pinball Machine)
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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. 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
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.
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 with Portal Standard
- P3 with Portal Extended
- Portal Standard Game Kit (for existing P3 owners)
- Portal Extended Game Kit (for existing P3 owners)
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.
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 with Portal Standard
- P3 with Portal Extended
- Portal Standard Game Kit (for existing P3 owners)
- Portal Extended Game Kit (for existing P3 owners)