Que Bueno
About This Machine
Que Bueno, manufactured by Manufacturas Automaticas Americanas (MAM) of Barcelona, Spain, is a rare electro-mechanical pinball machine with a beach, leisure, and sunbathing theme. Its exact production year is not recorded, but it is a replay game that shares its playfield layout with MAM's own 'Mexico'.
Notable features include two flippers, three pop bumpers, two passive bumpers, and two slingshots, which provide a challenging yet rewarding experience for players. The game's scoring system is also noteworthy: the six rollover lanes offer either 10 or 50 points when lit, while the swinging target scores 50 points and a special award when activated. The passive bumpers score a modest 10 points each when illuminated, adding an extra layer of strategy to gameplay.
The reverse wedge-head backbox, metal coin box, and relatively compact cabinet size (1.20 meters long and 0.55 meters wide) contribute to its distinct character, and there are no side outlanes, only a single outlane in the flipper gap. With a maximum displayed point score of 1,999 points, players will need skill and luck to reach the top of the leaderboard. As one of the lesser-known entries in the world of Spanish EM pinball, Que Bueno is a charming and distinct example of MAM's output.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Beach - Leisure - Sunbathing - Swimming - Water
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Passive bumpers (2), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (4), Swinging target (1). No side outlanes. One outlane in flipper gap. Passive bumpers score 10 points when lit. Swinging target scores 50 point and Special when lit. The six rollover lanes score 10 points or 50 points when lit. Cabinet advertised as 1.20 meters long and 0.55 meters wide. Reverse wedge head backbox. Metal coin box. Maximum displayed point score is 1,999 points.