It is notable for its 13-ball multiball mode, the largest of any pinball machine ever made.

You can start a game in "League" mode by holding the left flipper button in while starting a game, and "Wizard" mode by holding the right flipper button in.

This round can be worth many points if the player has mastered the ramp shot.

Apollo 13 has a number of pinball modes: When 13-ball starts, the bottom post raises and stays up for about 10 seconds.

After a Jackpot, the bottom post is not raised, increasing the difficulty of play.