Caravan

The Playmatic Caravan, manufactured in 1968, is an electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine from the Spanish manufacturer Playmatic. Its playfield layout is reportedly nearly identical to Williams' 1968 'Daffie,' and the manufacturer's flyer touted a "greatest innovation" in its flipper posts, though it isn't confirmed whether this refers to zipper flippers as used on that game.

Gameplay features a pair of flippers, four pop bumpers, two slingshots, six standup targets, and five rollover buttons, providing an engaging challenge for players. The machine's upper ball return gate adds an extra layer of excitement to gameplay, and the wedge head design is characteristic of EM machines from this era.

The machine's Western theme, complete with Native American imagery, was a departure from the typical themes prevalent in pinball at that time. The inclusion of cigarette holders on each side rail adds a quirky touch, reflecting the era's smoking culture. Little is known about the machine's designer or notable trivia beyond its connection to the Daffie playfield, but the Caravan remains an interesting piece of pinball history from Playmatic's long production run.