Basket Ball

The Basket Ball pinball machine, manufactured by MAM (Manufacturas Automaticas Americanas) of Barcelona, Spain in 1966, is a rare electro-mechanical (EM) machine with a basketball sports theme. Its cabinet art is identical to MAM's own 'Miss Spy', and it's unclear from surviving flyers whether the two balls shown resting at center playfield represent a multiball feature similar to the one found in that game.

At play, Basket Ball's mechanics shine through with two flippers, four pop bumpers, five passive bumpers, and two slingshots, creating a dynamic and challenging experience for players. The machine's scoring system is capped at 9,999 points, adding an extra layer of strategy to each game.

While details about the machine's designer are scarce, the artwork on display hints at a Mediterranean flair, reflecting MAM's Spanish heritage. For collectors and historians, this machine offers a glimpse into the mid-1960s Spanish pinball market and MAM's recurring use of shared cabinet art and playfield ideas across its catalog.