Volče

The Volèe, manufactured by Europlay of Italy in 1977, is an electro-mechanical single-player add-a-ball machine built around a tennis theme -- a relatively uncommon subject for pinball of the era. The game is a copy of Gottlieb's 1976 title 'Volley,' following the well-documented practice of European manufacturers reproducing successful American designs during this period.

Gameplay features two flippers and three pop bumpers, along with two standup targets and a bank of five drop targets that provide varied scoring opportunities. Notably, the Volèe has no slingshots, a design choice that sets it apart from many contemporaries. The wedgehead backbox is typical of Europlay's cabinet style from this era.

The playfield artwork is credited to artist Michele "Mike" Martinelli, who brought the tennis theme to life. As a lesser-documented Europlay title, the Volèe offers collectors a glimpse of 1970s Italian pinball manufacturing and its close relationship with contemporary American designs.