Pinball Tycoon on GBA nails that arcade feel—like someone crammed a real pinball table into your hands. The physics actually make sense (no weird floaty ball nonsense), and the tables have just enough ramps, bumpers, and hidden triggers to keep you flipping for ages. My first run ended in like 30 seconds, but once you learn the table layouts, it gets dangerously satisfying.

There’s something about the sound design too—the *clack* of the flippers, the *ding* of multipliers—it all clicks together. Unlocked a secret mini-game on the pirate table after like 20 tries, which felt stupidly rewarding. If you’ve got a soft spot for pinball or just want something to zone out with, this one’s solid.