Zaccaria Pinball News

Hey Pinball Fans!

Over the past two weeks, we’ve been hard at work on the latest Zaccaria Pinball update. We’re excited to share that this update includes several important bug fixes that have eliminated instability issues affecting some users. For example, we’ve resolved the problem where a black screen would appear forever during loading and the game would not continue, or where the Postal Redux Deluxe table would freeze during a random load. These fixes have greatly increased overall stability.

In addition to these fixes, we’ve implemented about 60 different bug fixes.

We’re also expanding our table lineup with two brand-new additions!

First up is the Future World Deluxe table. This new entry in our Deluxe series transports you to a futuristic, distant realm where you can explore new dimensions of the cosmic environment. Get ready to experience a whole new level of pinball action!

Next, we’re excited to introduce the City Golf table from our Award series, originally developed for mobile platforms back in 2013. As the name suggests, this table takes you to a vibrant golf course setting. It’s available to play for free after reaching 1800 achievements. And if you’d rather skip the grind, you can purchase the "Achievement Table Pack" to jump right into the game. This update brings back the nostalgic atmosphere of the early mobile days for our longtime fans.

We also have significant improvements on one of our classic Remake tables, Shooting the Rapids. Originally released back in 2016, this table has received a major visual and technical upgrade. We’ve optimized its decorative elements by increasing the polygon count and rethinking the design details, ensuring they better reflect the spirit of the original concept. Back then almost a decade ago we had to compromise on quality to support low-end devices. Today, we can now boldly enhance the visuals while still keeping the game accessible to everyone.

Here's a preview image that highlights the improvements made to the Shooting the Rapids remake table for easy comparison.



Thank you for your unwavering support.

Happy flipping, The Magic Pixel Team

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Hey Pinball Fans!

When we started implementing achievements in Zaccaria Pinball around 2016, we designed our achievement system so that every table would receive nearly the same number of achievements. We were committed to ensuring that achievements were enjoyable for everyone. Therefore, we created a varied mix of light and challenging experiences roughly corresponding to 25–50 achievement types. In 2016, the number of achievements grew extremely rapidly, and for a short while, we led Steam in achievement counts.

Unfortunately, games soon appeared where you could earn 100–200 achievements with just a click for a single event.

Around 2017, Steam decided that the maximum number of achievements in a game could only be 5000. We discussed with Steam that in our game, achievements aren’t merely empty, filler numbers that are artificially inflated, and we inquired whether it would be possible to have more than 5000 achievements. Unfortunately, our request was rejected.

Around 2020, when we reached the 5000 limit and could no longer create new achievements. We made the decision to modify our tables so that we would consistently remain within the 5000 limit. As Steam does not offer any other way to continue supporting this feature on our newly released tables. We decided to make wiser use of our remaining achievement quota. As a result, we are omitting the easier achievements.

Thus, our tables will include approximately 10–15 achievements.

Happy flipping,
The Magic Pixel Team

Hey Pinball Fans!

As we mentioned in our previous announcement, we have finally fixed the Steam Deck compatibility. We are thrilled to announce that Zaccaria Pinball is now officially verified for Steam Deck by Steam!

This means you can now enjoy the full pinball experience on your Steam Deck without any issues. Whether at home or on the go, you can flip your way to high scores with smooth and seamless gameplay.

If you encounter any problems launching the game, please make sure to run Zaccaria Pinball with Steam Linux Native 1.0 (scout). This ensures that the native implementation is used, allowing the game to run properly on Steam Deck.

We truly appreciate your continued support and are excited for all Steam Deck players to experience Zaccaria Pinball at its best. Have fun and keep chasing those high scores!

Happy flipping, The Magic Pixel Team

Hey Pinball Fans!

We’ve released a quick hotfix for Windows to address the random crashes occurring on AMD systems. This fix was made possible with the incredible support and feedback from our community. Pinpointing the root cause among the countless settings and configurations was no easy task, but your patience and dedication helped us get there.

Thank you so much for sticking with us and being such an amazing part of this journey.

Happy flipping, The Magic Pixel Team

Hey Pinball Fans!

Wow, it’s been a while. Two years and four months, to be exact. But we’re finally back, and we have so many exciting updates to share with you! Thank you for sticking with us during the long break. We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, and now it’s time to show you everything we’ve been working on.

First up, we’re thrilled to introduce the Blackbelt Deluxe table! This brand-new addition is packed with action and designed to keep you flipping for hours of fun.

But that’s just the beginning. If you own the Retro Pack DLC, we have a special surprise for you. We’ve added 13 new retro tables to your collection at no extra cost! Your pinball lineup just got a massive boost with even more classic gameplay to enjoy.

And there’s more. We’ve gone the extra mile and completely overhauled the 27 existing retro tables. Instead of reusing the original art, we’ve created brand-new graphics that give these timeless classics a fresh, vibrant style. It’s the same retro gameplay you love, but now with a modern and polished look.

Still with us? Great, because here’s another big update. We’ve also revamped the 13 existing Deluxe tables with brand-new visuals. These updates bring a consistent and refined style to the Deluxe collection, making them even more immersive and exciting to play.

And now for the best news of all!

We’ve also updated the Remake tables, giving them the same treatment as the Deluxe tables. The remakes now feature a modern, consistent art style that no longer uses the original artwork from their Solid-State and Electro-Mechanical counterparts. The only things they share with the originals are their themes and names. Everything else has been completely reimagined. This is a massive transformation, and we can’t wait for you to experience it.

We almost forgot to mention. We’ve replaced the music in both Red Show Deluxe and Spooky Deluxe! The new tracks are from the same composer who created the music for the Blackbelt Deluxe table. Get ready for a fresh, exciting soundtrack that will elevate your gameplay experience even more!

We encourage you to revisit every Remake, Retro, and Deluxe table. The changes are huge, and we’re confident you’ll love the fresh new look!

We hope you’re as excited as we are to jump back into Zaccaria Pinball with all these incredible updates. Thank you for being such an amazing community. Your support means so much to us. Now, grab those flippers, rack up some high scores, and let us know what you think.

Finally, stay tuned. We have big plans for this year and can’t wait to share them with you! We are committed to working with the same energy and dedication as we did in the past. Our goal is to bring back the excitement of regular updates, just like the good old days.

And one last thing…

We’ve rewritten our engine to support the Metal API under macOS, along with native ARM support.

For our Linux fans, we’ve fixed the AMD graphics issue, which also resolves the Steam Deck problem. Make sure to run Zaccaria Pinball with Steam Linux Native 1.0 (scout) to access the native implementation. Without this, Zaccaria Pinball will not run.

Additionally, we’ve fixed the VR implementation. It now works seamlessly with the Oculus Quest 3 via Steam Link. A small note: if you modify the eye resolution in the Steam interface, you will need to restart Zaccaria Pinball for the changes to take effect.

Happy flipping,
The Magic Pixel Team

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