Saloon

The Saloon, manufactured by Rally Play Company of Nice, France in September 1965, is a two-player electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine with an American History - Dancing - Drinking theme. Its five pop bumpers, four slingshots, and two standup targets created a dynamic and challenging layout typical of mid-1960s EM design.

What sets Saloon apart from other EM machines of its time is its combined ball lift and plunger unit, an unusual mechanical arrangement for launching and returning balls. The machine's maximum displayed score of 1,999 points per player reflects the limits of its score reels and adds a practical ceiling to gameplay. A four-player version of the game was also released by Rally in 1965.

Little is known about the designer or artist behind Saloon, leaving room for speculation among enthusiasts. Its simple yet effective artwork and layout, combined with its distinctive ball-handling mechanism, make it an interesting find for collectors of European EM pinball machines.