Phantom Ship

The Phantom Ship is a solid-state electronic pinball machine manufactured by Playmatic of Barcelona, Spain in 1987, the year generally cited as the end of the company's production run (1968-1987). It is therefore one of Playmatic's later releases, though it is not confirmed to be their absolute final title.

Phantom Ship boasts an impressive array of gameplay features, including three flippers, three pop bumpers, and a variety of targets including four star rollovers, two banks of drop targets (a 4-bank and a 5-bank), three standup targets, and a spinning target and kicker. The presence of dual inlanes on the right side adds to the machine's complexity and challenge. Notably, the complete absence of slingshots is an unusual feature for a pinball machine of this era.

While information about the Phantom Ship is scarce, its combination of solid-state electronics and late-era production date make it an interesting specimen for collectors and historians. No specific design or thematic details are available, leaving much to speculation about what inspired Playmatic's designers in creating this game. Nevertheless, its scarcity and feature set ensure that the Phantom Ship remains a notable find among pinball enthusiasts.