Speed Test

Speed Test, manufactured by Taito do Brasil, is a rare and enigmatic addition to the world of pinball. Unfortunately, its exact year of release remains unknown, making it a challenging piece for collectors and historians to pin down in terms of context and significance within the broader timeline of pinball development. As one of the few documented examples of a Solid State Electronic (SS) game from Taito do Brasil, Speed Test offers a glimpse into the designs being explored during this period. It is known to be a copy of Bally's 1982 'Vector.'

In gameplay, Speed Test boasts an impressive array of features. With four flippers, players are given control over their ball's trajectory, while there are no pop bumpers on this machine. The machine's 4-bank drop targets and two 3-bank drop targets provide multiple paths to scoring, while star rollovers, a rollover button, and a rollunder add extra layers of strategy. Furthermore, each outlane features a kick-out hole that returns the ball to the flipper inlane, and there is a left crossover return lane as well, creating a dynamic flow for players.

Without more information on Speed Test's design team or specific art style influences, it's difficult to pinpoint what makes its visual approach unique. Nonetheless, the machine's combination of gameplay elements makes it a fascinating subject for study among pinball enthusiasts and historians seeking to understand the evolution of the game.