How to Install 3D Pinball Space Cadet in Windows 11

• Install and Play 3D Pinball Space Cadet in Windows 11
• You can also find the Controls and Cheat codes of Pinball game in this article.
• Also learn the Ranks and how points work in this game.
• Follow these methods in Windows 10 to Play 3D Pinball game in Windows 10.

3D Pinball Space Cadet, also known as simply 3D Pinball or Pinball is a game that was first released with Windows 95 and later with Windows XP, Windows ME, and Windows 2000. It was a package along with Solitaire and Minesweeper. It was developed by a company called Cinematronics and published by the old gaming company Maxxis in 1995. Windows then decided not to include any games with Windows anymore, but we feel the lack of these games in our system to date. But you can still install and play it on your pc running on any Windows version. This will work in Windows 11 too. Just to let you know, this game was written back in the ’90s and was not optimized for x64 system architectures. So, it will still work a bit slow on your most modern pc which is a hundred times more powerful than the devices back in the ’90s. So, let’s jump in to get the steps to install the 3D Pinball Space Cadet game on your Windows 11 PC.

Getting a copy of the game from Windows XP:

You can get the original copy of the game from an old computer running Windows XP and it would run flawlessly without any bugs. Use the installation executable file from the old pc to run 3D Pinball on your computer with Windows 11.

Find the exe file at the following directory:

C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Pinball\

How to install 3D PinBall game on Windows 11 PC:

If you do not have Windows XP or a computer having the original executable file then you can get the file on the following link, which can be downloaded and installed easily on your PC running Windows 11. Click on this link to download in just a click (1.3 Mb):

Link – Download 3D Pinball game

Note: Download the Game at your own risk. This file is from https://gamingph.com/ Where you can learn how to play pinball in Windows 10.

Follow these steps for installation:

1. After downloading the file from the link, click on the ‘.exe’ file.
2. Let the installation location be at the default location.
3. You will need to grant administrative permission for the software to install.
4. The installation bar will be complete and the installer will close.
5. Find the application in the Start menu (Recently added) list. Or you can just click on the shortcut created on your desktop.
6. Enjoy!!

Controls for 3D Pinball Space Cadet:

The controls for the game are simple. Press and hold the space bar on your keyboard to pull the plunger back. Then release the space bar to release the ball. Press the ‘Z’ and ‘/’ keys on your keyboard to control the left and right flippers.

Now, for Fullscreen press F4. Press F3 to Resume the paused game. Press F2 to start a new game. You may check high scores by clicking on Game > High scores. You also have the feature to change the controls to your custom keyboard keys. Press F8 on your keyboard to change controls. You can toggle the flipper keys, left/right/bottom table bump, and also the plunger key. Defaulting the keys to original keymapping is also available on the same window. You may turn on/off Sounds and Music from the Options menu. If different players want to play the game, then you can select the specific player from there.

To exit the game, select Game > Exit.

Cheats and codes for 3D Pinball Space Cadet:

Yes, the game has cheats and codes as the game was developed in the ’90s. The developers have placed the secret codes to let the users extract more fun from the game. Use the cheat codes only a couple of times as it may cause glitches while playing the game which is really annoying. Follow the commands given below to get access to the fun part:

• Type ‘hidden test’ to enter debug mode.
• Type ‘Incredible or Imax’ to increase the field multiplier.
• Type ‘hmax’ to get 1,000,000,000 score.
• Type ‘gmax’ to enable gravity well.
• Type ‘rmax’ to get one rank promotion.
• Type ‘omax’ to play in red.
• Type ‘bmax’ to get an unlimited supply of balls.
• Type ‘1max’ to get an extra ball when you lose your current one.

When you are under the hood after typing ‘hidden test’, you may press ‘H’ to edit your high score. Press ’Y’ to show FPS. Press ‘M’ to check how much memory is used. You would be able to drag the ball anywhere in the pinball by clicking the left mouse button. You may press ‘Space’ to exit the debug mode if you’ve done enough playing around with it. Although F11 and F12 are also hidden keys, their functions are still unknown.

If you can knock down all the three tombstones above the flippers, then you advance one level. It’ll show “Level One Commendation”. Then do it again within one minute to advance another level and you’ll be awarded a replay. Try to repeat the process to again achieve a level up along with a replay. Also, try to rack up extra balls on the way.

Nevertheless, this game has been for years, it never gets old. People who used to play it would feel a bit of nostalgia as it runs in a (480 X 640) size window and was a great game of their times. Its light and sound effects will take you back to the late 90’s nostalgic experience.

So, sit back and enjoy!

FAQs:

What is the point system in 3D Pinball Space Cadet?

Pinball was a popular game back then and it has many hidden tricks in it. If you want to see what are the awarded points for each and every shot then see below:

Hit these lights to gain points:

•  1 light => 15,000 Points
• 2 lights => 30,000 Points
• 3 lights => 75,000 Points
• 4 lights => 30,000 Points
• 5 lights => 15,000 Points
• 6 lights => 7,500 Points

What are the ranks in 3D Pinball Space Cadet?

• 1 light – Cadet
• 2 lights – Ensign
• 3 Lights – Lieutenant
• 4 Lights – Captain
• 5 lights – Lt. Commander
• 6 lights – Commander
• 7 lights – Commodore
• 8 lights – Admiral
• 9 lights – Fleet Admiral

Ready to Play 3D Pinball game in Windows 11?

Now you have installed the Pinball game and learned how to play it. Just start playing this game with your friends and family. A user with more points wins the game.