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|released='''Game Boy''':<br>{{Released|Japan|November 27, 1993|NA|November 30, 1993|Europe|December 1, 1993|Australia|1993}}<br>'''Virtual Console (3DS)''':<br>{{Released|NA|July 12, 2012|Europe|July 26, 2012|Australia|July 26, 2012|Japan|August 29, 2012}} | |released='''Game Boy''':<br>{{Released|Japan|November 27, 1993|NA|November 30, 1993|Europe|December 1, 1993|Australia|1993}}<br>'''Virtual Console (3DS)''':<br>{{Released|NA|July 12, 2012|Europe|July 26, 2012|Australia|July 26, 2012|Japan|August 29, 2012}} | ||
|platforms=[[Game Boy]]<br>[[Nintendo 3DS]] ([[Virtual Console]]) | |platforms=[[Game Boy]]<br>[[Nintendo 3DS]] ([[Virtual Console]]) | ||
|rating={{ratings|esrb=e|pegi=3|cero=a}} | |||
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|predecessor=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' | |predecessor=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' | ||
|successor=''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' | |successor=''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' | ||
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'''''Kirby's Pinball Land''''' is the first spin-off game in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], released on the [[Game Boy]] in late 1993. The game has since seen a re-release on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] in 2012. ''Kirby's Pinball Land'' is a derivative of the [[wikipedia:pinball|pinball]] genre, featuring [[Kirby]] as the pinball and enemies from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' as bumpers on the courses. | '''''Kirby's Pinball Land''''' is the first spin-off game in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], released on the [[Game Boy]] in late 1993. The game has since seen a re-release on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] in 2012. ''Kirby's Pinball Land'' is a derivative of the [[wikipedia:pinball|pinball]] genre, featuring [[Kirby]] as the pinball and enemies from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' as bumpers on the courses. | ||
The game consists of three pinball tables (referred to in the instruction manual as "Pinball Lands") that are themed around elements and environments from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', each with three primary floors and a [[boss]] floor. Each table also has a mini-game on the second floor. To "complete" the game, Kirby must defeat the boss in each Pinball Land, and then defeat [[King Dedede]] without losing all of his [[1-Up|extra lives]], though all this really does is cause the game to loop. The only true way to end the game is to get a [[Game Over]], with the overall objective being to earn as high a | The game consists of three pinball tables (referred to in the instruction manual as "Pinball Lands") that are themed around elements and environments from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', each with three primary floors and a [[boss]] floor. Each table also has a mini-game on the second floor. To "complete" the game, Kirby must defeat the boss in each Pinball Land, and then defeat [[King Dedede]] without losing all of his [[1-Up|extra lives]], though all this really does is cause the game to loop. The only true way to end the game is to get a [[Game Over]], with the overall objective being to earn as high a score as possible. | ||
==Controls== | == Controls == | ||
Being based on a classic pinball game, the player cannot control Kirby directly. Instead, a pair of flippers can be utilized on each floor of the various pinball lands to bat Kirby about the area. In addition, the player can "shake" the pinball boards to move Kirby around somewhat, which can be useful to get him un-stuck from various obstacles. The controls are as follows: | Being based on a classic pinball game, the player cannot control Kirby directly. Instead, a pair of flippers can be utilized on each floor of the various pinball lands to bat Kirby about the area. In addition, the player can "shake" the pinball boards to move Kirby around somewhat, which can be useful to get him un-stuck from various obstacles. The controls are as follows: | ||
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The three pinball lands can be tackled in any order from the main hub. Once all three are cleared, Kirby can then proceed to the final encounter with [[King Dedede]]. Once Dedede is defeated, the game will reset without resetting the player's score or number of [[1-Up|extra lives]]. Once [[Game Over|the game is over]], the score is registered and the game completely resets. During gameplay, it is possible to save and quit, then return later from the start menu from the saved point. However, that save point can only be used once. | The three pinball lands can be tackled in any order from the main hub. Once all three are cleared, Kirby can then proceed to the final encounter with [[King Dedede]]. Once Dedede is defeated, the game will reset without resetting the player's score or number of [[1-Up|extra lives]]. Once [[Game Over|the game is over]], the score is registered and the game completely resets. During gameplay, it is possible to save and quit, then return later from the start menu from the saved point. However, that save point can only be used once. | ||
===Scoring=== | === Scoring === | ||
Nearly every interactable object in ''Kirby's Pinball Land'' will reward the player with points when bumped into or used. Since the game will loop after defeating King Dedede, the ultimate goal is to obtain as high a score as possible. Once [[Game Over|the game is over]], the player will be prompted to enter their score into a leaderboard if the score is in the top four placings. A name can be assigned to this score using up to seven characters. | Nearly every interactable object in ''Kirby's Pinball Land'' will reward the player with points when bumped into or used. Since the game will loop after defeating King Dedede, the ultimate goal is to obtain as high a score as possible. Once [[Game Over|the game is over]], the player will be prompted to enter their score into a leaderboard if the score is in the top four placings. A name can be assigned to this score using up to seven characters. | ||
With every 500000 points earned, the game will cut to a celebratory | With every 500000 points earned, the game will cut to a celebratory cut-scene where three Kirbys dance along with musical accompaniment before returning to regular gameplay. | ||
In addition to standard point values, there are also Bonuses and Multipliers, which can be earned by performing certain actions (resulting in seeing a +B or +M on-screen when earned). These are not added to the player's overall score until after losing a life. Each bonus collected adds 1000 points to the pool, while each multiplier adds another multiple of the pool. | In addition to standard point values, there are also Bonuses and Multipliers, which can be earned by performing certain actions (resulting in seeing a +B or +M on-screen when earned). These are not added to the player's overall score until after losing a life. Each bonus collected adds 1000 points to the pool, while each multiplier adds another multiple of the pool. | ||
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For more information on scoring (including individual values from enemies and objects), see the Pinball Land articles. | For more information on scoring (including individual values from enemies and objects), see the Pinball Land articles. | ||
===Pinball Lands=== | === Pinball Lands === | ||
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" | {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
!colspan=4|Pinball Lands of ''Kirby's Pinball Land'' | !colspan=4|Pinball Lands of ''Kirby's Pinball Land'' | ||
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|[[File:KPL Kracko Land Boss 2.png|144px]] | |[[File:KPL Kracko Land Boss 2.png|144px]] | ||
|[[Kracko Jr.]] & [[Kracko]] | |[[Kracko Jr.]] & [[Kracko]] | ||
|This land | |This land uses the [[Bubbly Clouds (theme)|Bubbly Clouds theme]] from ''Kirby's Dream Land''. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Poppy Brothers' Land]] | |[[Poppy Brothers' Land]] | ||
|[[File:KPL Poppy Brothers' Land Boss.png|144px]] | |[[File:KPL Poppy Brothers' Land Boss.png|144px]] | ||
|[[Poppy Bros. Sr.|Twin Poppy Bros. Sr.]] | |[[Poppy Bros. Sr.|Twin Poppy Bros. Sr.]] | ||
|This land | |This land uses the [[Green Greens (theme)|Green Greens theme]] from ''Kirby's Dream Land''. | ||
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|King Dedede's board | |King Dedede's board | ||
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|[[King Dedede]] | |[[King Dedede]] | ||
|Unlocked once the bosses of the main three boards are defeated. | |Unlocked once the bosses of the main three boards are defeated. | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Mini-games=== | === Mini-games === | ||
*[[Wispy-Woods Land]] features a [[wikipedia:Breakout (video game)|Breakout]]-style mini-game where enemies and items move along the top of a series of breakable blocks. This would appear to serve as a precursor to ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''. | *[[Wispy-Woods Land]] features a [[wikipedia:Breakout (video game)|Breakout]]-style mini-game where enemies and items move along the top of a series of breakable blocks. This would appear to serve as a precursor to ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''. | ||
*[[Poppy Brothers' Land]] features a game where Kirby has to punt himself into a goal on a soccer-themed course with a [[Squishy]] acting as the goalie. | *[[Poppy Brothers' Land]] features a game where Kirby has to punt himself into a goal on a soccer-themed course with a [[Squishy]] acting as the goalie. | ||
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The following are all of the non-boss enemies which appear in ''Kirby's Pinball Land''. For more details on how they function, see the appropriate Pinball Land page or the enemy page itself: | The following are all of the non-boss enemies which appear in ''Kirby's Pinball Land''. For more details on how they function, see the appropriate Pinball Land page or the enemy page itself: | ||
====[[Wispy-Woods Land]]==== | ==== [[Wispy-Woods Land]] ==== | ||
*[[Apple]] - 1600 points | *[[Apple]] - 1600 points | ||
*[[Broom Hatter]] - 10000 points | *[[Broom Hatter]] - 10000 points | ||
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*[[Whispy Woods]] - 5000 points per hit, 50000 points on defeat | *[[Whispy Woods]] - 5000 points per hit, 50000 points on defeat | ||
====[[Kracko Land]]==== | ==== [[Kracko Land]] ==== | ||
*[[Apple]] - 1600 points | *[[Apple]] - 1600 points | ||
*[[Blopper]] - (appears as a cake item in the mini-game) | *[[Blopper]] - (appears as a cake item in the mini-game) | ||
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*[[Kracko Jr.]] & [[Kracko]] - 5000 points per hit, 50000 points on defeat | *[[Kracko Jr.]] & [[Kracko]] - 5000 points per hit, 50000 points on defeat | ||
====[[Poppy Brothers' Land]]==== | ==== [[Poppy Brothers' Land]] ==== | ||
*[[Apple]] - 1600 points | *[[Apple]] - 1600 points | ||
*[[Chilly]] - 360 points | *[[Chilly]] - 360 points | ||
*[[ | *[[Crack-Tweet]] - each subsequent hit is worth more points (100, 200, 400, 800; referred to as Chick in the manual) | ||
*[[Gordo]] - 240 points | *[[Gordo]] - 240 points | ||
*[[Mr. Frosty]] - 480 points | *[[Mr. Frosty]] - 480 points | ||
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*[[Poppy Bros. Sr.]] - 5000 points per hit, 50000 points (each) on defeat | *[[Poppy Bros. Sr.]] - 5000 points per hit, 50000 points (each) on defeat | ||
====King Dedede's board==== | ==== King Dedede's board ==== | ||
*[[King Dedede]] - 5000 points per hit, 150000 points on defeat | *[[King Dedede]] - 5000 points per hit, 150000 points on defeat | ||
===Items=== | === Items === | ||
There are a number of items that Kirby can acquire to assist in various ways. They are as follows: | There are a number of items that Kirby can acquire to assist in various ways. They are as follows: | ||
*[[1-Up]] - Provides an extra life. | *[[1-Up]] - Provides an extra life. | ||
*[[Bomb (object)|Bomb]] - +B when collected. | *[[Bomb (object)|Bomb]] - +B when collected. | ||
*[[Invincible Candy|Candy]] - Worth 3000 points when collected. | *[[Invincible Candy|Candy]] - Worth 3000 points when collected. | ||
*[[Energy Drink]] - This item occupies a gutter slot on the board, preventing Kirby from falling through, but disappearing after being used. | *[[Energy Drink]] - This item occupies a gutter slot on the board, preventing Kirby from falling through, but disappearing after being used. | ||
*[[Flopper]] (cake) - +M when collected. | |||
*[[Maxim Tomato]] - This item occupies the central pit between the flippers, offering a safety net for a short duration before disappearing. | *[[Maxim Tomato]] - This item occupies the central pit between the flippers, offering a safety net for a short duration before disappearing. | ||
*[[Mint Leaf]] - Worth 1000 points when collected. | *[[Mint Leaf]] - Worth 1000 points when collected. | ||
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*[[Warp Star]] - Kirby will be taken to a different zone when he touches this. | *[[Warp Star]] - Kirby will be taken to a different zone when he touches this. | ||
== Trivia == | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*In the main warp room, after clearing a level, it will be replaced with a ball that can have the letters 'E', 'X', 'T', 'R', and 'A' on them. These balls can be utilized to spell out the word 'EXTRA', which gives the player a [[1-Up]] when done. | *In the main warp room, after clearing a level, it will be replaced with a ball that can have the letters 'E', 'X', 'T', 'R', and 'A' on them. These balls can be utilized to spell out the word 'EXTRA', which gives the player a [[1-Up]] when done. | ||
*The maximum bonus attainable is 99000 x 99. This takes roughly 11 minutes to count out if earned. | *The maximum bonus attainable is 99000 x 99. This takes roughly 11 minutes to count out if earned. | ||
*''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' contains a [[Sub-Game]] named [[Kirby Brawlball]] that follows a very similar concept to this game. | *''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' contains a [[Sub-Game]] named [[Kirby Brawlball]] that follows a very similar concept to this game. | ||
*The main theme of [[Wispy-Woods Land]] would later be re-orchestrated as part of the [[Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert]]'s "Kirby Ball Medley" performance. | |||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
===Logos=== | === Logos === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
KPL logo.png| | KPL logo.png|Logo | ||
KPL JP logo.png|Japanese logo | KPL JP logo.png|Japanese logo | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Artwork=== | === Artwork === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
KPL group artwork.jpg|Group artwork | KPL group artwork.jpg|Group artwork | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Screenshots=== | === Screenshots === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
KPL main menu.png|Title screen | KPL main menu.png|Title screen | ||
KPL intro.png|The intro | KPL intro.png|The intro cut-scene of the game, with King Dedede escaping via the bumpers | ||
KPL Springboard screenshot.png|The [[Springboard]] which Kirby can use to get an extra chance | KPL Springboard screenshot.png|The [[Springboard]] which Kirby can use to get an extra chance | ||
KPL Score milestone celebration screenshot.png|One of the celebratory milestones for reaching a 500000 score threshold | KPL Score milestone celebration screenshot.png|One of the celebratory milestones for reaching a 500000 score threshold | ||
KPL End Scene.png|The ending | KPL End Scene.png|The ending cut-scene where Dedede gets away and the game resets | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Names in other languages == | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja=カービィのピンボール | |ja=カービィのピンボール | ||
|jaR= | |jaR=Kābī no Pinbōru | ||
|jaM=Kirby's Pinball | |jaM=Kirby's Pinball | ||
}} | }} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/k9j/index.html Official Japanese website] | * [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/k9j/index.html Official Japanese website] | ||
*[https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirbys-pinball-land ''Kirby's Pinball Land'' on Kirby Informer] | * [https://www.kirbyinformer.com/kirbys-pinball-land ''Kirby's Pinball Land'' on Kirby Informer] | ||
*[https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy/Manual/formated/Kirby-s_Pinball_Land_-_1993_-_Nintendo.pdf English manual (external archive)] | * [https://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy/Manual/formated/Kirby-s_Pinball_Land_-_1993_-_Nintendo.pdf English manual (external archive)] | ||
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