Target Pool

Target Pool, manufactured by Maquinas Recreativas Sociedad Anonima (Maresa) of Madrid, Spain, is an electro-mechanical pinball machine and a copy of Gottlieb's 1969 'Target Pool'. It follows in the tradition of earlier billiards-themed pinball games, such as Williams' 1956 'Olympic Pool', rather than being among the earliest examples of the genre.

One of the most notable features of this machine is its extensive collection of stand-up targets, totaling 27, along with two flippers, one pop bumper, and four slingshots - two of which sit in the upper playfield above the center target assembly. The backglass light animation is particularly noteworthy, as pool balls illuminate when hit, creating a visually engaging experience.

While little information is available about the specific designer or the circumstances of Maresa copying the Gottlieb design, Target Pool's wedge head and drop-down cabinet contribute to its distinct appearance among European electro-mechanical pinball machines of this era.