Caddie

Caddie, produced by Playmatic of Barcelona in 1970, is an early example of the Spanish manufacturer's output and a reflection of the proliferation of pinball machines across the globe during the 1960s and 1970s. Playmatic, which operated from 1968 to 1987, would go on to become one of Spain's notable pinball makers, and Caddie dates from the company's first years in the business.

The gameplay features of Caddie remain largely unexplored due to a lack of documentation. However, its classification as an electro-mechanical (EM) single-player machine indicates that it relied on relays, switches, and mechanical components for its scoring and effects. Its theme is golf, a sport that lent itself naturally to the target-and-hole vocabulary of pinball. Notably, IPDB has not been able to confirm whether the flyer and game images associated with a similarly named 1975 model actually represent this 1970 game.

Unfortunately, little information is available on the design, art, or notable features of Caddie, and no designer is credited. The absence of documented details does not detract from the machine's interest as a vintage Spanish EM game. For enthusiasts seeking lesser-known examples of European electromechanical pinball, Caddie presents a fascinating opportunity for discovery and research.