Beisbol

Beisbol, manufactured by Maquinas Recreativas Sociedad Anonima (Maresa) of Madrid, Spain in 1971, is an electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine with a baseball theme, and a copy of Gottlieb's 1970 'Baseball'. It is not among the first sports-themed EM machines - sports themes were already well established in EM pinball by this time - but it stands as a notable example of Maresa's output.

The machine features flippers, pop bumpers, slingshots, and standup targets, along with two vari-targets that add an extra layer of challenge. The backglass light animation, featuring players running bases, is a charming touch that adds to the game's nostalgic appeal. Notably, the flippers bear the manufacturer's name. The maximum displayed point score is 9,999, with runs capped at 99.

Beisbol's design, art, and theme reflect its baseball inspiration, with a wedge head and drop-down cabinet typical of Maresa's electro-mechanical machines. While little is known about the specific circumstances behind Maresa's decision to copy the Gottlieb design, Beisbol remains an interesting example for collectors tracing the spread of American pinball designs to European manufacturers.