Kingdom

Kingdom is a rare and enigmatic electro-mechanical pinball machine from J. Esteban of São Paulo, Brazil, with its exact release date unknown (community members familiar with Brazilian pinball history estimate around 1980). Documentation for this manufacturer is virtually nonexistent, adding to the mystery surrounding the game.

One of the standout features of Kingdom is its layout, which combines elements of classic EM design with an unusually dense feature set for a four-player game: three flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, five standup targets, two star rollovers, a 5-bank of drop targets, a 3-bank of drop targets, a kick-out hole, a spinning target, and a horseshoe lane. A right ramp sends the ball through an elevated tube to a lane on the left side of the playfield, adding an extra layer of challenge and strategy to the game.

Kingdom's mythology theme evokes ancient legends and fantasy creatures, though little is known about its original artwork or designer. As one of the rarer and more enigmatic EM machines in existence, Kingdom is sure to captivate pinball enthusiasts and historians piecing together the story of Brazilian pinball manufacturing.