Play Time

Play Time, manufactured by Playmatic of Barcelona, Spain in 1973, is an electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine with an eclectic theme combining sports, boating, motorcycles, racing, and skiing, reflecting the creative range of 1970s pinball design.

The machine features two flippers, two pop bumpers, a mushroom bumper, two slingshots, six standup targets, and a kick-out hole. The left side of the playfield has parallel lanes of serial rollovers, adding an extra layer of complexity to gameplay.

The backbox animation of a moving clock hand is a distinctive touch, adding visual interest to the game. The design and art of Play Time are characteristic of 1970s pinball aesthetics. Play Time shares its playfield design, though with different artwork, with Playmatic's later 1976 releases 'Fandango' and 'Fiesta.' No specific information about the machine's designer could be confirmed, but Play Time remains an interesting piece of Playmatic's electro-mechanical output.