Papillon

Papillon, manufactured by Jeutel of France in December 1984, is a solid-state electronic pinball machine whose name is French for 'butterfly.' With 600 units confirmed produced, it was one of the more widely produced Jeutel titles, though European machines from this era remain far less documented than their American counterparts.

One of the most distinctive features of Papillon is its layout, which includes a right-side crossover return lane allowing players to navigate the ball with greater flexibility. Two messenger balls and a spinning target add extra layers of complexity, alongside two flippers, two pop bumpers, two slingshots, three standup targets, and two kick-out holes. A practical touch of engineering: the backbox insert swings out for service without removing the backglass.

The playfield and backglass artwork were created by Michele "Mike" Martinelli. Beyond that credit, detailed records of Papillon's design process are scarce, but its combination of features and relative rarity make it a notable piece of European pinball history.