Strike

The 1973 R.M.G. Strike is a rare Italian electro-mechanical pinball machine, produced by Renato Montanari Giochi of Bologna as a copy of Gottlieb's 1973 'Ten-Up.' Its backglass carries the lowercase words "ten up" above the "Strike" name, a visible trace of its origins.

Strike's gameplay features four flippers, two pop bumpers, four slingshots, two kick-out holes, two standup targets, and a bank of ten drop targets, giving players a wide variety of scoring opportunities. The combination of challenging shots and varied targets makes it an engaging EM machine.

The bowling theme is depicted through artwork by Michele "Mike" Martinelli, evoking the excitement of the sport on the playfield. As an example of Italian pinball production copying American designs, Strike offers a glimpse into the region's pinball industry during the early 1970s, making it an interesting find for collectors and enthusiasts.