Investigating Pinball

Open and remix Pinball and answer the questions below on paper:

1. Look at the scripts for the pinball. How did the author simulate gravity?
2. How does the ball know when to “bounce” off of something?
3. Does the ball always bounce the same way when it hits something?
4. How do you think the ball determines which direction to bounce?
5. What’s the purpose of the purple line at the very bottom of the game?
6. Modify the game to keep track of points and get it checked off. Write down what changes you made.
7. What other features do think would make this game better?