Scala Reale

The Scala Reale, manufactured by Elettrocoin of Firenze, Italy in 1970, is an electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine and a copy of Gottlieb's 1970 'Card Trix'. Its name translates to English as 'Royal Flush'. Its design and gameplay features reflect the evolving style of EM pinball during this period in Italy.

Scala Reale's gameplay is marked by its two flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, seven standup targets, and a kick-out hole, all powered by electromechanical mechanisms. The wedge head, typical of many EM machines from this era, adds to the machine's aesthetic. A key feature of Scala Reale is its emphasis on music, playing cards, and college life themes, drawn from its source game.

Very little documentation exists about the design and creation of this machine, and information on its designer and production numbers is not available. Despite this scarcity of information, the Scala Reale remains an attractive addition to any serious pinball collection due to its unique combination of EM features and nostalgic theme.