Pinball Gameplay

1) What is "good gameplay" when it comes to pinball game design?

Good gameplay rewards the player for hitting targets, and does not punish players for missing targets too severely. The design would also allow for interesting movement of the ball when the player fails to reach the desired target, not only when the player hits the target.

2) How do pinball playfield designers create exciting experiences?

Pinball playfield designers create a story players progress through by accomplishing the subgoals. The designers also put in flashing lights and sounds for accomplishing these subgoals. The build up of sound and lights adds to the excitement the player feels and lets the player know they are doing well to encourages them to play more.