Black Sheep Squadron

Black Sheep Squadron is a solid-state electronic pinball machine from January 1979, made by Astro Games Incorporated - a short-lived manufacturer that operated only during 1979, which makes this four-player game a genuine curiosity from the busy years of the industry's solid-state boom.

Key features include four standup targets, two star rollovers, and a spinning target, all set within a combat-themed playfield. Players work the two flippers against three pop bumpers, two slingshots, and a kick-out hole as they chase scores. The machine's sound design is charmingly transitional: rather than electronic tones, it uses four chimes as the sonic backdrop for gameplay.

The Black Sheep Squadron's design and art are characteristic of the late-1970s pinball aesthetic. Little is documented about this machine beyond its technical specifications, making it a fascinating example of a small manufacturer's entry into the solid-state era and a hidden gem for enthusiasts exploring pinball history's side roads.