Flamenco Show

The Flamenco Show is a rare electro-mechanical pinball machine from Spain's Talleres del Llobregat S.A., which marketed its games under the trade name Automaticos. The exact year of production is unknown, but the machine offers a glimpse into Spain's electro-mechanical pinball manufacturing scene.

Gameplay on the Flamenco Show is built around two flippers and four pop bumpers, allowing players to control the ball's movement with precision. A passive bumper, two slingshots, and ten bullseye targets add complexity to the layout, while the wedge-head cabinet design was typical of many EM machines of the period. The maximum displayed score is capped at 1,999 points, meaning players must balance strategy with luck to reach the highest achievable totals.

The machine's theme celebrates flamenco music and dance, a natural choice for a Spanish manufacturer, though details of its artwork are not well documented. Interestingly, while the backglass identifies the maker as "Automaticos," the paper wrappers on the coils are labeled "Talleres Del Llobregat" - the company's full legal name. The Flamenco Show remains a distinctive artifact of Spain's electro-mechanical pinball era.