Let’s talk about the biggest incentive-alignment problem in Pinball: The 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞. Pinball builds escalation into its game design through the use of upgrades and special modes unlocked during play. Players accomplish objectives by making specific shots, often somewhat risky, building up to a game state change that massively increases scoring potential – and often […]