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Addiction Pinball
Windows 95/98ArcadeSimulation

Addiction Pinball

Developer: Team 17 Software Ltd · Published by MicroProse Software Ltd · 1999
Physics so good you'll curse at the monitor. Too bad there are only two tables.
Multiple ResolutionsView AnglesKeyboard RemappingTournament ModeNudge FeedbackCD Music
4.0
Excellent
POCG VERDICT
Physics so real you'll curse your monitor. If only there were more than two tables.
Team17's pinball sim nails real-world ball physics and gives you a shiny Worms table, but with only two tables and a ball that's weirdly easy to lose, it's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair.
About This Game

Addiction Pinball is a pinball video game developed by Team 17 Software and published by MicroProse for Windows 95. Released on May 16, 1999, it is a simulation of arcade pinball featuring two themed tables: one based on Team 17's Worms series, and another called World Rally Fever with a motorsport theme. The game emphasizes realistic ball physics, using a vector-based engine to simulate momentum, inertia, acceleration, and torque. Players can adjust the viewing angle, including a 90-degree rotation for portrait-oriented monitors, and choose from multiple resolutions up to 1024x768. A comprehensive 46-page manual provides detailed instructions and table descriptions. Addiction Pinball was noted for its lifelike ball behavior and extensive customization options, though it drew criticism for its limited table selection and occasionally cluttered table graphics that could obscure the ball.

POCG ReviewOriginal: October 6, 1999 · Restored: June 14, 2026
4.0
Excellent
Review Verdict
Private: Addiction Pinball
Team17's pinball sim nails real-world ball physics and gives you a shiny Worms table, but with only two tables and a ball that's weirdly easy to lose, it's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair.
How to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
The CD is available at software retailers. Runs on any Windows 95 PC meeting the minimum requirements: a Pentium 120, 16MB RAM, a DirectX 5-compatible sound card, and a 2MB video card.
Game Info
PlatformWindows 95/98
ReleasedMay 16, 1999
DeveloperTeam 17 Software
PublisherMicroProse Software
GenreArcade, Simulation
Players1 Player
ReviewedOctober 6, 1999
RestoredJune 14, 2026
Original PC Specs
OSWindows 95
CPUIntel DX2-66 (minimum) / Pentium 120 (recommended)
RAM8 MB (minimum) / 16 MB (recommended)
GPU / Display1 MB video card (minimum) / 2 MB video card (recommended)
DriveCD-ROM