Ski Jump

Ski Jump, manufactured by Zaccaria in 1978, is an electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine from Italy's Zaccaria company, which operated from 1974 to 1987. It was produced during the years when Zaccaria was transitioning its lineup from EM to solid-state technology, making it one of the later EM titles from the manufacturer.

Key gameplay features include three flippers, two pop bumpers, two slingshots, and an array of targets including standup targets, a 5-bank drop target, a solitary drop target, and a spinning target, rewarding strategic play and quick reflexes. The machine's bounce-back outlanes let players nudge a drained ball back into play, adding an extra layer of excitement, and the end-of-ball bonus adds to the machine's challenge and replay value.

Ski Jump's winter sports (snow skiing) theme is reflected in artwork by Lorenzo Rimondini. While little information is available on further design inspirations, this machine stands out as an example of 1970s pinball aesthetics. Its inclusion of a sound card and speaker in the backbox adds to its appeal for collectors seeking a functional piece of pinball history.