# Paplinko

> A casual arcade game where players bounce balls into cups to win prizes and high scores. (iPhone/iPad app by Game Circus Studios, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paplinko/id543697247 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Game Circus Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693901843)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 727 App Store ratings · 295 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 162 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paplinko/id543697247/reviews.md

## What is Paplinko?

Drop in some fun with PAPLINKO!
In PAPLINKO, the goal is to bounce balls into cups, collecting coins and prizes as you go along! It's not all just about collecting prizes though- bouncing off the pegs earns points and careful play will rack up your high score! The balls bounce off multiple pegs, each hit racking up points and changing the ball's path to the bottom. You can carefully aim and shoot each one, but the peg board is constantly shifting, so you'll have to rethink your strategy as you play! Hordes of special pegs shake things up, from bomb pegs to teleporter pegs! Use special multiplier pegs and bonus boxes to make that score grow and grow! Beware, prizes aren't the only things at the bottom- slimes will break your high score if you're not careful! Trade in all the coins you've collected to buy new backgrounds and ball characters to customize your game! Don't worry if you run out of balls, check back later and you'll have more available! 

“Never before have bouncing balls been so hypnotizing!”
“More fun than Angry Birds!”

Fun is just a bounce away!

Features:
- Over 30 prizes to collect!
- Mobile pegs that change as you play!
- Multiple puzzles to complete, with each puzzle set showing a different story!
- Over 25 achievements to complete!
- A huge variety of special bonus effects to collect from the bonus box!
- Combines some of the action you loved in Peggle and Plinko

Check back for new prizes, new customizations and more!
Try other games by Game Circus, including COIN DOZER, PRIZE CLAW and TAPS TO RICHES!

## Key features

- Bounce balls into cups
- Collect coins and prizes
- Hit pegs for points
- Shifting peg boards
- Special pegs and bonus effects
- Customize backgrounds and characters
- Complete puzzles and achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 45 Paplinko Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 275 Paplinko Balls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 Paplinko Balls | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1750 Paplinko Balls | $18.99 | one-time |
| 5 Paplinko Bucks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Paplinko Bucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Paplinko Bucks | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Paplinko?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕰️ Good time killer
- 💰 Free to play

**Cons**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🤖 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow ball regeneration
- 🧠 Lack of challenge
- 🤯 Frustrating slime mechanics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Game freezing on launch
- Multiplier reset by slimes
- Inconsistent ball spawning
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more levels and puzzles
- Improve slime mechanics
- Implement save/restore progress
- Introduce new power-ups and customization options
- Reduce ad frequency or provide ad-free option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 295)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paplinko/id543697247/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Would love to change but the ads being unremovable sucks

*2026-08-16, version 4.03*

💔

### 3/5 — Good game

*2025-09-15, version 4.03*

It a fun game to play but like every body says ads ads an even more ads the only way to really enjoy the game without getting interrupted by ads is to turn of ur Wi-Fi

### 1/5 — Forced ads on app launch

*2025-07-07, version 4.03*

Forcing us to watch an add before we even get into the game is dumb. Sure I can see when the balls run out but not when restarting the app: cut down your ads. You already have annoying banner ads all over the place. We don't need forced ads every 30 seconds or 10 taps

### 2/5 — Ads

*2025-02-27, version 4.03*

I tested this kinda I didn’t play all day I get on hit play drop 1 ball ad…. Closed it repopened it ad did this 4 times or so. Lemme get into the game like more than 10 seconds I’ll be deleting this game because of that

### 4/5 — Make better

*2025-02-24, version 4.03*

Include the ability to purchase various balls and backgrounds.

### 5/5 — Longtime user

*2024-10-02, version 4.02*

I’ve been playing this hand for about 13 years now and I love it just as much as I did when I first started playing. Now, not much has changed since the beginning. There are less ads because of my belief that the creators having abandoned the game. Having said that though, this is still one of my most favorite digital games I’ve ever played. Worth the free download.

### 2/5 — DO NOT UPDATE (7/9/24) = All Ads All The Time

*2024-07-10, version 4.02*

This is a great playing experience with great graphics and smooth, reliable interface. There hasn’t been an update for years. At that time, the big change was the wormhole/teleport special pegs when the ball could be directed based on the angle the ball went in. Was is a bummer that the daily awards had a double option if you watched an ad…that never had any ads to watch so you could never get the double? Meh. I personally didn’t mind at all. You still got a reward. But now they’ve decided to introduce ads? It’s a nuisance. It’s not by choice anymore. It’s now littered with ads. Not just 5 second videos or an image you can quickly exit out of, but full on 30 second ads. Even just opening the app triggers an ad. I’ve been playing this game for over 10 years *because* there weren’t any ads. I’m dreading when elections near when we’ll be flooded with political ads. I know it’s not worth keeping my daily streak going. The problem with that is once I take a break from a game, it’ll be months to years before I get back to it, if ever at all. Don’t make the mistake I made. Do not update this app.

### 5/5 — The best

*2023-12-20, version 4.01*

My Favourite Game on here, it’s the best, i’ve been playing it for almost 10 years, highly recommend

### 4/5 — Offline game

*2022-11-22, version 4.01*

This is good for an offline game. I see it was updated 6 yrs ago. It works fine. Maybe its time to add some new things. That would just freshen up the game again. All in all a good game for kids and adults alike.

### 5/5 — I love it

*2022-11-04, version 4.01*

Great game that challenges you

## Frequently asked questions about Paplinko

### What is Paplinko?

Paplinko is a casual arcade game where the objective is to bounce balls into cups, collect coins and prizes, and achieve high scores. Players strategically aim balls to hit pegs, which award points and alter the ball's trajectory.

### What are the key features of Paplinko?

Key features include collecting over 30 prizes, mobile pegs that change during gameplay, multiple puzzle sets with unique stories, over 25 achievements, and a variety of special bonus effects. It also offers customization options for backgrounds and ball characters.

### How does Paplinko make money?

The app is free to download and play but includes in-app purchases for items like customizations and potentially other advantages. It also features advertisements.

### What platforms is Paplinko available on?

While the description doesn't explicitly state platforms, it is described as a mobile application, implying availability on iOS and Android devices. Users can check their respective app stores for compatibility.

### What is the main goal when playing Paplinko?

The main goal is to achieve a high score by bouncing balls off pegs and into cups, while also collecting coins and prizes. Players must adapt their strategy due to shifting peg boards and special pegs, while avoiding slimes that can lower scores.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.03 — 2024-11-05

-General stability improvements and bug fixes

### 4.02 — 2024-07-09

The classic PAPLINKO is back!  Fun is once more just a bounce away! Go bounce those balls into cups, collecting coins and prizes as you go along!

### 4.01 — 2016-02-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Can now double your mystery boxes and daily rewards!
- Various visual improvements!
- Additional iOS 9 support!
- Additional bug fixes and other improvements!

### 4.0 — 2016-01-29

- Can now double your mystery boxes and daily rewards!
- Various visual improvements!
- Additional iOS 9 support!
- Bug fixes and other improvements!

### 3.9 — 2015-10-19

Various Bug Fixes and Improvements!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*