Pinball FX3: Balls of Glory Pinball
Overview:|
This 2017 DLC for Pinball FX3 expands the simulator experience by adding four distinct, licensed pinball tables: Family Guy, American Dad!, Bob's Burgers, and Archer. Gameplay centers on mastering digital pinball physics and completing show-themed missions to achieve high scores. It requires the base game and integrates seamlessly, offering new visual themes and objectives without altering the core physics engine.
This content is downloadable content (DLC) designed to expand the core experience of Pinball FX3. Released in 2017, this package functions strictly as a simulator focused on the digital pinball genre, requiring the base game to be accessed and played. It does not introduce new fundamental mechanics to the established Pinball FX3 engine but instead provides four entirely new, themed pinball tables for players to engage with.
What Content Does This DLC Add?
The primary addition of this package is the integration of four distinct, licensed pinball tables based on popular animated television series. Each table is crafted to replicate the visual style, humor, and specific scenarios from its source material, translating these elements into interactive pinball objectives, unique ramp layouts, and specialized multiball events.
Themed Pinball Tables Included in This Pack
This collection centers entirely on providing new playfields. The four tables available after installation are:
- Family Guy
- American Dad!
- Bob's Burgers
- Archer
These tables utilize the established physics model of the base game while offering unique table narratives driven by the licensed content.
How Does This Content Integrate with the Main Game?
As DLC, this content seamlessly merges into the existing Pinball FX3 library across supported platforms, including PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Once installed, these tables appear alongside any other owned tables, immediately utilizing the existing scoring systems, physics engine, and multiplayer functionalities present in the core title. It is not offered as a standalone product.
What is the Core Gameplay Loop?
The gameplay loop remains focused on traditional digital pinball simulation. Players engage in precise ball control, mastering flipper timing, and executing complex shots to achieve high scores. The distinct feature of this content lies in how the licensed themes dictate the visual presentation, sound design, and the specific missions players must complete to advance within each of the four tables.
What is the Scope of This Expansion?
This DLC package focuses exclusively on providing four complete, fully realized pinball table experiences. While it does not introduce new overarching game systems or modes beyond the table-specific narratives, the scope is substantial in terms of new play areas for enthusiasts of the included television shows.
Game Details
Primary Name: Pinball FX3: Balls of Glory Pinball
Alternative Names:
Balls of Glory Pinball (Abbreviation)
Type: DLC
Part of: Pinball FX3
Developer: Zen Studios
Publisher: Zen Studios
Release Information
Release Date: Sep 26, 2017
Genres & Themes
Genres: Simulator, Pinball
Themes: Comedy
Platforms
PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch
Game Modes
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
Age Ratings
ESRB:E10+ (Everyone 10+)
PEGI:12+
USK:6+
GRAC:ALL (All Ages)
CLASS_IND:L (All Ages)
ACB:G (General)
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