For those not familiar with pinball, one might assume that the game is as random as a slot machine. But if you know what you are doing, pinball is a game of skill.
Ball control is the key to success. Rather than just flailing away at the flippers, learn to control them one at a time. Trap balls, aim and fire with precision. Learn how to get the ball from one flipper to the other.
Then learn the objectives of an individual table. At first shoot for flashing ramps or targets. Then learn how to build up to a multiball for high scoring possibilities and learn the various modes of a game – each with their own set of objectives.