Out Law

The Out Law pinball machine, manufactured by MM Computer Games of Roma, Italy (trading as ManilaMatic) in 1986, is a rare and intriguing addition to the world of pinball. Running on the ManilaMatic System 80B Combi platform, it reflects the broader wave of solid-state electronic pinball produced by smaller European manufacturers during the mid-1980s.

The Out Law boasts an array of features that make it stand out. With three flippers and two slingshots, players are presented with multiple opportunities to navigate the ball through various targets, including a 4-bank drop target and a 3-bank drop target, each requiring precise timing and strategy. A spinning target, kicker lane, and two kick-out holes add an extra layer of challenge and excitement to gameplay, along with an unusual set of dual outlanes on the left side of the playfield.

The machine's Adventure theme is brought to life on the backglass, which depicts actors Bo Svenson and Mark Gregory - stars of the Italian action films Thunder (1983) and Thunder II (1987) - wielding rifles alongside a helicopter. While more research is needed to uncover specific details about the machine's designer, it's clear that Out Law was part of a small but active scene of electronic pinball manufacturing emerging from Italy in the mid-1980s, offering a fascinating glimpse into a lesser-known chapter in pinball history.