Pinball Glossary

Pinball terminology for beginners and advanced players.

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Advanced Techniques

Shatzing (Alley Pass)Shooting from one flipper up the opposite inlane and catching on the other flipper.

Machine Parts

HabitrailA wireform track that transports the ball through the air, often returning it to an inlane.
InlaneNarrow lanes on either side that guide the ball safely back to the flippers.

Passing

Alley PassShooting the ball up the opposite inlane so it feeds down to the other flipper. Also called a Shatz.
Tap PassThe lightest possible flipper tap to send the ball through the inlane.