Bird Man

Bird Man, produced by Segasa d.b.a. Sonic of Spain in 1978, is an electro-mechanical pinball machine built around a hang gliding and sports theme -- a relatively unusual subject choice that reflects the sport's growing popularity in the late 1970s.

Gameplay on Bird Man features two flippers, two pop bumpers, two slingshots, four drop targets, two standup targets, two spinning targets, two kick-out holes, two star rollovers, and two spinning posts, giving players a wide variety of shots and scoring opportunities toward the game's end-of-ball bonus.

The machine's artwork depicts the sport of hang gliding, capturing the adventurous spirit of the era with vibrant, dynamic imagery. Limited information is available about Bird Man's designer or its reception, but its unusual theme and shot variety make it a notable and somewhat obscure entry in Segasa/Sonic's pinball lineup.