Impacto

The Recreativos Franco's Impacto, hailing from Madrid, Spain in 1975, is a rare surviving electro-mechanical pinball machine, with only a handful of known tables located in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Argentina, plus a rebuilt example in the U.S. Its playfield layout was later reused for Recreativos Franco's 1986 solid-state game "Super Star."

Impacto's gameplay boasts an array of classic features, including two flippers, two pop bumpers, and two slingshots, which add a layer of challenge to maintaining control over the ball. The eight drop targets with individual reset coils allow for precise scoring, while the open-elbow inlanes enable balls to pass between inlane and outlane. A single kick-out hole adds an element of risk and reward.

While specific design or theme elements are not well-documented, the wedge head is a notable aspect of Impacto's aesthetic. A 4-player EM version of this same game was released as Recreativos Franco's 'Impact.' Unfortunately, very little further information has been found on this machine through web research, making its story all the more intriguing for those seeking to uncover its secrets.