Shooting

The Shooting pinball machine, manufactured by Etablissement Marchant, S.A. (trade name EMA) of France in 1949, is a flipperless, single-player, electro-mechanical (EM) machine with a football/soccer theme — one of the earlier sports-themed pinball games of its era.

Gameplay on Shooting is built around its 13 pop bumpers, which reward the player with points, and a pivoting pistol that launches the ball into play with a satisfying mechanical flourish rather than a conventional plunger. As a flipperless game, all scoring comes from careful aim with the pistol and the ball's path through the bumpers, rather than from flipper control.

Shooting offers a fascinating glimpse into the aesthetic and gameplay conventions of very early European pinball. Its simple yet engaging design, tied to the popularity of football in France, has captivated collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate its rarity and historical significance.