# Pinball Crystal Caliburn II

> Realistic physics-based pinball simulation with Arthurian legend theme. (iPhone/iPad app by LittleWing.)

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- Developer: [LittleWing](https://appshunter.io/developer/431632518)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 241 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-crystal-caliburn-ii/id533037359/reviews.md

## What is Pinball Crystal Caliburn II?

Experience the pinball evolution
* Featured in New & Noteworthy in 140 countries
* No.1 Paid iPad Simulation Game in Japan

Pinball is not a game of luck, but a game of skill which requires the player to learn some techniques in order to fully appreciate its joy. Thanks to the special implementation of the ball movement following the laws of physics, the ball rolls on the playfield, accurately reflecting the player's skill in our pinball games.

After you master pinball techniques by LittleWing pinball games, give them a try when you find an arcade machine. Your technique will work almost the same, and you'll appreciate the beauty of the real arcade pinball.

Crystal Caliburn II

Crystal Caliburn II was designed in the style of multi ball machines characterized by three dimensional ramps and fast moving balls. These machines also have strong flippers to compensate for more steeply sloped playing surfaces.

Our pinball design goal in creating Crystal Caliburn II was to implement realistic ramps, and to reproduce the feeling of shooting balls up ramps at high speed. Our next goal was to have three balls in play simultaneously. There is a big difference in the techniques for keeping two and three balls going at once.

Crystal Caliburn II was designed to be a challenging game with many features. To get high scores, players should strategically decide which combination of features is most effective with the current playfield.

Try playing first without reading the game rules. Then read it and try again. You will find new ways to enjoy the game. Have fun!

Arthurian legend and Caliburn

The most famous of English kings, Arthur, is believed to be a real person who became the subject of many legends. Orphaned and unaware of his royal lineage, Arthur proved himself the true heir to the English throne by pulling the sword named Caliburn---also known as Excalibur---from a stone. (The end of the sword had been inserted into the stone by magic, and could be retrieved only by the rightful king.)

King Arthur and Queen Guinevere wisely and justly ruled the kingdom from the castle of Camelot. There, the most daring and chivalrous knights of the realm gathered at the Round Table. There are many intriguing stories of their adventures, ridding the land of monsters and obtaining magical treasures. And Merlin, the most powerful sorcerer of his time, was a mentor and a constant presence in Arthur's life.

But as times changed, the golden realm was gradually laid to waste. To save the realm, King Arthur and his knights needed to attain the Holy Grail, the spring of the eternal life, the greatest mystery. Each knight of the Round Table set out alone on their long, difficult quests for the Holy Grail.

Meanwhile, the kingdom was troubled with civil strife. Finally Mordred, the illegitimate child of Arthur, raised a rebellion which caused the Last Battle. Arthur, who received a fatal wound as he killed Mordred, ordered Sir Bedivere to throw the Caliburn into the lake. As he threw it, an arm emerged from the water---seized the sword, swung it three times, and disappeared into the depths of the lake.

The dying Arthur was taken to Avalon, the land of immortals (also known as the Glass Island) by the fairy queen Dame du Lac and the witch queen Morgan le Fay, Arthur’s half-sister. Thus, Arthur disappeared from the world; according to the legend, one day he will come back to life and return to rule England.

## Key features

- Realistic physics-based ball movement
- Challenging multi-ball gameplay
- Arthurian legend theme
- Strategic feature combinations
- High score pursuit

## What do users think of Pinball Crystal Caliburn II?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Excellent physics and realistic gameplay
- 👍 Faithful port from classic Mac version
- ✨ Visually stunning graphics and design
- 🚀 Fast load times and snappy performance
- 🎵 Authentic original sound effects preserved
- 🎯 Challenging and rewarding gameplay mechanics
- 📱 Smooth touchscreen flipper controls
- ⏱️ Quick restart functionality
- 🏆 Superior to competing pinball apps
- 💎 High replay value and addictive gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Left flipper fails to respond reliably
- 🔊 No sound on modern iPhones
- 🌑 Table is too dark, difficult to see details
- 🎥 Aggressive zoom makes gameplay disorienting
- 📱 No landscape/horizontal orientation option
- 🎮 Limited table depth and variation
- 🎵 MIDI music sounds outdated
- ⚠️ Game Center nags users despite being disabled
- 👁️ Ball visibility issues during motion
- 🎯 Unfair difficulty and physics inconsistencies

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Left flipper fails to respond (95% reliability)
- No sound on iOS 8 and modern iPhones
- Screen orientation locked to portrait only
- Game Center login nag persists despite settings
- Shake-to-nudge feature doesn't work
- Ball physics inconsistencies in certain situations
- Kickback behavior causes unfair ball loss
- Game crashes when power button accidentally hit
- Magic Shield/Spear light indicator confusion
- Status information unavailable during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Port other LittleWing games to iOS (Loony Labyrinth, Golden Logres, Monster Fair, Angel Egg)
- Landscape/horizontal orientation mode
- Multiple camera angles and zoom options
- Keyboard customization for Mac play
- Tilt/nudge functionality
- iCade controller support
- Brighten the pinball table
- Lighten the ball for better visibility
- Remove UI elements overlaying the playfield
- Game status display during play
- Side plays and additional board variation
- Backport updated version to OS X

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-crystal-caliburn-ii/id533037359/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent pinball simulation that refuses to age

*2026-06-13*

This is an excellent game. It's been around for many many years on PC so it's great to see it on here. Excellent physics modelling, fast, just a classic. 
The person who marked this down because it's not landscape .... totally disagree.

### 4/5 — No Sound on modern iPhones

*2026-02-01, version 1.6*

Great game, but sadly on newer iPhones sound does not work.

### 5/5 — Awesome!!

*2025-06-09, version 1.6*

Awesome blast from the past! Great gameplay. Please make Loony Labyrinth for iOS as well!

### 1/5 — A childhood memory!

*2025-05-15*

I WOULD give 5 stars BUT I have noticed a legit fatal flaw (has this happened to anyone else?) - on EVERY GAME I HAVE PLAYED, I LOST at some point ONLY because the LEFT FLIPPER failed to hit the ball! I pressed my screen, as normal, but the flipper failed to respond and I lost!! It “lags” or straight up fails to respond, which has caused me to lose. That is a MAJOR issue for me. If that had not happened, I would have tried to give 10 out of 5 stars! It is SO NICE to have CC back!!!!!!!! WOW - reliving childhood memories can be SO SO so epic sometimes :)

### 5/5 — Best pinball for 30 years now

*2023-09-07, version 1.6*

A+ physics and concept.

It's a shame the company seems to have ceased operations, there's a market for their other games on iOS (looking at you, Loony Labyrinth).

### 4/5 — I love it!

*2022-02-15, version 1.6*

Littlewing makes the best Pinball games. Their new iPhone apps will run on the Mac, but you can’t set keyboard controls—when include the abilty to customise keys for Mac play, I’ll give all their games five stars!

And Littlewing, PLEASE re-release Monster Fair—the greatest pinball game ever.

### 5/5 — Solid State Pinball Champions.

*2021-03-07, version 1.6*

Buying and playing Crystal Caliburn is more than worth it; it will make you more than happy.  All other pinball on ios must bow down and call Littlewing, "master".

    More importantly:   

     Littlewing, 

       Please bring us Golden Logres for ios.

### 5/5 — More LittleWing Pinball Games

*2021-02-08*

I have enjoyed Crystal Caliburn since I was in middle school. I was surprised that I relived my childhood playing this game. I know there are other LittleWing pinball games that was originally for the PC (like Loony Labyrinth). I love for other LittleWing pinball games (like Loony Labyrinth) to be downloadable for iPods, iPads, and iPhones.

### 5/5 — 8 years on and still great

*2020-12-26*

I have been playing iOS pinball for at least a decade now. My first intro was the Last Gladiators, which must a have been one of the first.  Crystal Caliburn II still plays the best. It is one table which seems well designed by someone with expertise in designing actual physical tables. The table is crystal clear and with the update this app works great on everything, even the new iphone 12. 

One of the great things about this game is that it is quick and snappy. It takes 1 second from opening the app to get into the game, and less than 1 second to restart.  

I hope Littlewing brings other tables it the platform. We definitely need them!

### 5/5 — Awesome game, just needs more camera angles

*2020-11-08*

Well designed table, great physics. But I’d love more camera angles. The zoom is too aggressive and makes my head spin. Like following the ball but want it zoomed out more. Other full table angles would also be great!

## Frequently asked questions about Pinball Crystal Caliburn II

### What is Pinball Crystal Caliburn II?

Pinball Crystal Caliburn II is a mobile pinball simulation game designed to offer a realistic experience. It features physics-based ball movement, challenging multi-ball gameplay, and an Arthurian legend theme. The game emphasizes skill and strategy to achieve high scores.

### What are the key features of this pinball game?

Key features include realistic ball physics that accurately reflect player skill, multi-ball gameplay with up to three balls simultaneously, and a challenging design inspired by Arthurian legends. Players can strategically combine features on the playfield to achieve higher scores.

### How much does Pinball Crystal Caliburn II cost?

This application is a paid game, meaning you purchase it once to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time cost for full access.

### Is this game available on all devices?

The description mentions it was featured as a 'Paid iPad Simulation Game' in Japan, suggesting strong compatibility with iPad devices. While not explicitly stated for all platforms, its success in simulation categories implies availability on major mobile operating systems.

### What is the best way to enjoy this pinball game?

The game encourages players to try playing first without reading the rules to discover the mechanics organically. After an initial attempt, reading the game rules can reveal new strategies and ways to enjoy the challenging gameplay and Arthurian lore.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2020-06-23

Built with iOS 13 SDK

### 1.5 — 2017-09-22

Fixes minor UI rendering glitches

### 1.4 — 2017-09-19

Supports 64bit environments

### 1.3 — 2012-09-18

Optimized for iOS 6
Optimized for iPhone 5 4-inch Retina display

What was new in previous versions
- Added highscore fanfare (v1.2)
- Fixed minor rendering bug (v1.2)
- Fixed misspelled word (v1.2)
- Changed app icon (v1.1)
- Fixed misspelled word (v1.1)

### 1.2 — 2012-09-05

This is a maintenance release
* Added highscore fanfare
* Fixed minor rendering bug
* Fixed misspelled word

What was new in version 1.1
* Changed app icon 
* Fixed misspelled word

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