Flesh And Blood

Flesh And Blood, created by Pinball Shop of Bologna, Italy, is an undated conversion kit built for Zaccaria's 1983 'Pinball Champ.' Its exact release date is unknown, but its backglass design bears a strong resemblance to the poster for the 1985 European film 'Flesh & Blood,' which also had a medieval theme — suggesting this conversion likely dates to the mid-1980s.

The game boasts an impressive array of gameplay elements for a conversion kit, including four flippers, two pop bumpers, and multiple drop targets: a 5-bank, a 4-bank, and a split 3-bank setup, along with seven standup targets and a roll-under spinner. A notable feature is the right kickback lane next to the outlane, which requires players to adapt their strategy to navigate obstacles effectively. Reportedly, the game uses a low-voltage 5V seven-segment SS red display rather than the higher-voltage gas displays common on games of the period.

While detailed information on Flesh And Blood remains scarce, its medieval fantasy theme — a departure from more common pinball themes of the era — and its status as a conversion kit for an existing Zaccaria title make it an interesting curiosity for collectors and enthusiasts of Italian pinball history.