Flipper is pinball you play with one finger. Both flippers are on the same button: tap or hold anywhere and they both swing up, let go and they drop. The ball is a little green blob with googly eyes, and it's fast. Bounce it off the bumpers, light the targets and top lanes to raise your multiplier, and don't let it slip past the flippers. You only get one ball, and the table tilts steeper the longer you last.
How to play Flipper
- Tap or hold anywhere to raise both flippers. Release to drop them.
- Flip the ball when it reaches a flipper to send it back up the table.
- Bumpers, slingshots, targets and the three top lanes all score points.
- Light all three targets on one side, or all three top lanes, to raise the multiplier (up to x5).
- If the ball falls between the flippers or down an outer lane, the game is over. Early drains in the first three seconds get a free ball save.
Tips to get a high score
- Flip when the ball is past the middle of the flipper. Hitting it near the tip sends it across the table.
- Holding the flippers up catches the ball in the corner (a cradle) so you can line up a calmer shot, but flippers get tired after five seconds.
- The red-striped outer lanes are where most balls are lost. Shots off the slingshots can send the ball there, so be ready.
- Watch the tilt meter at the bottom. As it fills, the ball falls faster and your timing has to be sharper.
Daily levels and ghost races
Every day Flipper has a new daily level that's the same for everyone. While you play, you race translucent “ghosts” — real replays of other players and your friends. Beat a score, then send a challenge link so a friend can race your ghost on the exact same level.
FAQ
Why do both flippers move together?
Flipper is designed for one thumb on a phone, so one button drives both flippers. Timing is the whole skill, and it works the same anywhere you touch the screen.
How long does a game last?
Usually somewhere between 15 seconds and a minute and a half. The table slowly gets steeper, so even great runs come to an end.
What is the multiplier?
Every point is multiplied by your current multiplier, shown by the x2 to x5 lamps in the middle of the table. Completing a target bank or all three top lanes raises it by one.
Is it free?
Yes. Every Tapamine game is free to play in your browser with no download and no account.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Tapamine is built for phones first: portrait, one thumb, and it works offline after your first visit. It also works with a mouse or the spacebar on a computer.
How do challenges work?
After a run, tap “Challenge a friend” to send a link. Your friend plays the exact same level and races your ghost — a replay of your run — to see who wins.
Add Flipper to your site
Flipper is free to embed on your blog, class page or website. Paste this code:
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