Zaccaria Pinball

Zaccaria Pinball

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Zaccaria Pinball - Settings & FAQ
By Mart
In this guide I am going to explain some settings and how you can adjust them in Zaccaria Pinball.
I will also cover some general info for Zaccaria Pinball.

Still missing info or a question? Post in the comments and maybe I know it and update the guide!

What is currently in the guide?

  1. How to remove the playfield glass?

  2. How can i change the day/night time or ambient type?

  3. Where can i find the Bronze DLC or Bronze Pack?

  4. Could you think of better nudge controls in the game?

  5. How can i change the size of the scoreboard/dmd or change position?

  6. How to change the Multiball camera?

  7. Ball stuck what to do?

  8. How to make a specific power/skill shot?

  9. How to switch cameras?

  10. Difference between Arcade, Simulation and User

  11. How to adjust Tilt Sensitivity

  12. How to inverse nudge

  13. How many tables does Story Mode have?

  14. Different table categories

  15. What is Game Time Bonus?

  16. Is there any EM or SS table that has Multiball?

  17. What bundles & packs are available on Steam?

  18. What settings does the Bronze Pack unlock?

  19. Does ball size make a difference?

  20. What tables are not included in the Platinum Pack?

  21. Are all tables from Zaccaria added?

  22. All info regarding the POSTAL Balls
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1. How to remove the playfield glass?
If you wish to remove the glass you can do that:

1. Click in the menu on ANY table.

2. Then click "Options".

3. Click on the tab "Graphics"

4. Select "Glass type" make sure you select something in this drop down menu otherwise the option "Glass Intensity" will not be available.

5. You can now move the glass intensity slider.

6. Make sure to press apply.
2. How can I change the weather or ambient type?
1. Click on any table.

2. Click on "Play".

3. Click on "Weather" and select your setting.

4. Press play.
3. Where can I find the Bronze DLC or Bronze Pack?
With the Bronze Pack you can play 5 ball, custom camera editor, change pyshics and many more settings.

Here is the link:
https://cs2bus.com/steamstore/app/486190/Zaccaria_Pinball__Bronze_Pack/

4. Could you think of better nudge controls in the game?
The default keys are pretty nice but I have changed them to something that fits more my own style. Most default controls are OK but the nudge controls can use some improvements.

Here is what i changed:

Nudge up= E
Nudge down= X
Nude left= A
Nudge right= D

The reason i did not use S for the nudge down is to avoid "mispressing" the key, if you press the wrong key in simulation, you can lose the ball by getting tilt, there is now much more margin for error.
Same for the W key, to have more marging for error.

You can change the nudge keys in options --> controls --> keyboard --> nudge

Zaccaria is a fast game and you need to respond fast, these 4 keys are near the shift key already and should give you direct access to nudge with your left hand!
Also the 4 nudge keys are close to eachother and with some logic in it, example pressing E when you go up and X when you go down.
5. How can I change the size of the scoreboard/dmd or change position?
If you still have the default controls you can change the position of the scoreboard/DMD with H.

You can change the size with F.
6. How to change the Multiball camera?
When you get multiball in a game of pinball sometimes the camera changes or does something you do not want.

You can find the multiball camera at Camera --> Multiball Camera

Then select manual camera if you want to keep your current camera during multiball.
7. Ball stuck what to do?
When the ball is stuck, the first thing you can do is nudge the table, but be carefull! When you are playing simulation mode it could TILT the table.

If the above does not work, press escape and click on the button "Call attendant".
This will put he ball back into the plunger and shoot the ball back into the playfield, this will have no effect on your score or balls.
8. How to make a specific power/skill shot
When you play with the keyboard and mouse, you will find that most players use the enter key to launch the ball, but sometimes you want to go for a more precise shot or skill shot.

To do this hold left mouse button and pull back, then release when you got the right position.
9. How to switch cameras
When you are playing you can use the 1,2,3 key to switch cameras, you can also use the button c to switch camera. If you own the Bronze Pack you can also make your own custom camera with the camera editor and assign these to camera 4,5,6 or 7.

These are the default controls for the keyboard, in the options you can also change them yourself.
10. Difference between Arcade, Simulation and User
In Zaccaria Pinball you can pick between 3 different gametypes these are Arcade , Simulation and User. All gametypes have their own leaderboards.

The difference between them are:

Arcade
*Can unlock most achievements but not the simulation achievements.
*Unlimited nudge and not able to TILT the machine.
*The flippers are longer and therefor the flipper gap is also smaller.
*The playfield tilt (also known as the table angle) is different then in simulation and therefor plays different then in simulation. This plays slower than simulation.

Simulation
*Can unlock all achievements (including the simulation ones)
*After a couple nudges you can TILT the machine.
*Shorter flippers and therefor a bigger gap between the flippers.
*The playfield tilt (also known as angle) is different then in arcade and therefor plays different then in arcade. This plays faster than arcade.

User
*Can unlock most achievements but not the simulation achievements.
*Can change most of the settings to your wishes, think about slingshot force, bumper force, playfield tilt, etc etc.
11. How to adjust Tilt Sensitivity
If you are playing with custom physics then you can change the 'Tilt Sensitivity' setting.

Step 1. Pick a table and go to options
Step 2. Click on the "physics" tab
Step 3. You can see the 'Tilt Sensitivity' slider and move it to where you want.

Note:
LOW Tilt Sensitivity = More chance on getting TILT (Example 2%)
HIGH Tilt Sensitivity = Less chance on getting TILT (Example 98%)
12. How to inverse nudge
1. Click on a table.

2. Go to Options.

3. Click on keyboard.

4. Click on inverse tilt/nudge and select what you prefer.

5. Press apply.
13. How many tables does Story Mode have?
14 EM
27 Solid State

Total 41 tables
14. Different table categories
In Zaccaria Pinball there are 6 different table categories these are:

Solid State (SS)
Recreations.
Tables that are based on real tables that were manufactured by Zaccaria.
Year 1978 - 1987

Electro Mechanical (EM)
Recreations.
Tables that are based on real tables that were manufactured by Zaccaria.
Year 1974 - 1977

Award
Tables from the game "Age Of Pinballs" a game that Magic Pixel has made in the past on the mobile phones. These are unlocked through achievements or a pack from the Steam store.

Retro
Older pinball table based around 1950-1960 and use the Zaccaria Artwork.

Remake
More modern machines that use a DMD (Dot Matrix Display) also have ramps, multiball and game modes. Aiming more at the late 80's and 90's pinball machines. Use the Zaccaria Artwork.

Deluxe
The newest and most modern pinball tables with full colour animated display and more modern elements you see in pinball machines produced today.

POSTAL
Licensed tables from the POSTAL game series.
15. What is Game Time Bonus
Game Time Bonus is extra time that a player can use once he drained the last ball (does not matter if it is 3 ball or 5 ball).

This is really a Zaccaria trademark as many of the Zaccaria tables have this specific feature.

Once you have played all your balls you start to play with the extra earned time, if the clock goes to zero the flippers are disabled and the game ends.

Here some information about Game Time Bonus:

- You can only earn Game Time Bonus in your last ball, this time is displayed on the scoreboard.

- During game time bonus you can earn a extra ball that will stop the timer from counting. If you lose that extra ball the timer will resume counting again where it left off.

- You can earn more Game Time Bonus if you hit slingshots, droptargets, bumpers etc.

- Game Time Bonus is only available in the Solid State tables.

More information about Game Time Bonus can be found in my masterclass guide.
16. Is there any EM or SS table that has Multiball?
Yes! There is only one table in the Solid State section that has Multiball.
This table is called Star's Phoenix.
17. What bundles & packs are available on Steam?
Starter Pack
  • 11 Tables + Bronze Pack (and 4 free Retro tables)
  • Mixed tables in this pack and consist of different tables such as Solid State, Remakes, EM and Retro.
https://cs2bus.com/steamstore/bundle/7514/Zaccaria_Pinball__Starter_Pack/

Starter Pack Plus
  • 19 Tables + Bronze Pack (and some free Retro tables)
  • Starter Pack owners can upgrade to this pack without paying for the tables they already have.
  • Once again a mix of Solid State, Remakes, EM and Retro tables.
https://cs2bus.com/steamstore/bundle/13889/Zaccaria_Pinball__Starter_Pack_Plus/

Expert Pack
  • 21 Tables + Bronze Pack (and some free Retro tables)
  • Expert Pack owners can upgrade to this pack without paying for the tables they already have.
  • Once again a mix of Solid State, Remakes, EM, Deluxe and Retro tables.
https://cs2bus.com/steamstore/bundle/14902/Zaccaria_Pinball__Expert_Pack/

VR Starter Pack
  • This pack is for VR players only
  • 9 Tables (and 2 free Retro tables)
  • VR DLC Included
https://cs2bus.com/steamstore/bundle/14022/Zaccaria_Pinball__VR_Starter_Pack/

Bronze Pack
  • Unlocks many customization options in the game such as ball size, 5 ball mode, camera editor, custom physics
https://cs2bus.com/steamstore/app/486190/Zaccaria_Pinball__Bronze_Pack/

Gold Pack
  • 41 Tables (and 27 free Retro tables)
  • Also includes the Bronze pack
  • In this pack are all original recreations (Solid State & EM)
https://cs2bus.com/steamstore/bundle/570/_Zaccaria_Pinball__Gold_Pack/

Platinum Pack
  • Includes all tables, Bronze pack and available DLC.
  • 50% discount on all missing or upcoming DLC (just buy the pack again and you get the 50% discount)
https://cs2bus.com/steamstore/bundle/3672/Zaccaria_Pinball__Platinum_Pack/

Special (not in any pack but worth mentioning)
Original Soundtrack:
https://cs2bus.com/steamstore/app/999070/Zaccaria_Pinball__Original_Soundtrack/
18. What settings does the Bronze Pack unlock?
The Bronze pack will unlock:

- 5 Ball mode (with separate leaderboards)
- Weather settings (the player can then play in midnight and night mode, aka in the dark)
- Custom psychics
- Custom camera editor
- Table texture options
- More environment settings
- More graphics settings (color, lighting)
19. Does ball size make a difference?
In the game players are able to change the size of the ball. In normal play the size does not matter.
The "hitbox" stays the same, and the difference is ONLY visual.

There is one exception to this! In campaign mode does make a difference, this is because in this specific mode we are able to upgrade the ball.
20. What tables are not included in the Platinum Pack?
Right now all POSTAL tables are not part of the Platinum Pack.

POSTAL Redux Pack
POSTAL 2 Pack

Are not included in the Platinum pack.

Is there anything else that is not included in the Platinum Pack?
Yes! The Original Soundtrack. The OST is not playable DLC but music.

21. Are all tables from Zaccaria added?
Yes and no. Zaccaria Pinball currently has 41 tables from Zaccaria. There are other tables but these are just tables with different artwork, the playfield is the same or mostly the same.

List below:

Ten Up (1975)
Ten Stars (1976) (Universe)
Ski Jump (1978) (Winter Sports)
Queen's Castle (1978) (House Of Diamonds)
Space City (1979) (Future World)
New Star's Phoenix (1987) (Star's Phoenix)
22. All info regarding the POSTAL Balls
Yes! POSTAL Pack owners can directly access the unique POSTAL balls that belong to that pack.

So, where can you find them?
1. Open a table
2. Click on options
3. Click on table skin
4. Use the ball type slider
5. Click on apply and it updates directly

Owners of the POSTAL Packs do NOT need the Bronze Pack to access the bonus balls that come with the POSTAL Pack (s).

There are 4 unique POSTAL Balls, the RWS ball belongs to the POSTAL Redux pack.

MikeJ, The Dude and Krotchy belong to the POSTAL 2 Pack.
20 Comments
Mart  [author] 19 Nov, 2022 @ 12:39am 
Quick update. Section 22 added.
Mart  [author] 19 Nov, 2022 @ 12:21am 
Guide updated. Section 18,19,20 and 21 are added! :zzz_logo:
Mart  [author] 27 Jun, 2021 @ 12:53pm 
Welcome!
Funkster 27 Jun, 2021 @ 12:52pm 
Thanks :cleanseal::pinball_machine:
rkuenzli60 9 Jan, 2021 @ 9:41am 
i can onlz play the 90 second version. is this a pack
X-Vector 12 Nov, 2020 @ 7:18am 
There is an error in the description of the Expert Pack; it says "Expert Pack owners can upgrade to this pack without paying for the tables they already have" which I assume should be "Starter Pack and Starter Pack Plus owners can upgrade to this pack without paying for the tables they already have".
Mart  [author] 19 Sep, 2020 @ 3:04am 
Guide Updated. Added expert pack to question 17.

Mart  [author] 9 Apr, 2020 @ 11:06am 
Updated. Question 17 added.
Mart  [author] 9 Feb, 2020 @ 4:40pm 
Point 14,15 and 16 added.

Hope you like it Mr359
Mart  [author] 10 Oct, 2019 @ 8:52am 
Cool to hear you enjoyed them Omnicooler! :D

Your welcome!