Ferry-Boat

Ferry-Boat, made by Billares Cordoba (Antonio Cordoba) of Barcelona, Spain, is a rare find offering a glimpse into the development of pinball in Europe during the mid-20th century, dating to circa the late 1950s or early 1960s. Its exact production year remains unknown, adding an air of mystery to its already intriguing presence.

Gameplay on Ferry-Boat is characterized by two flippers, four pop bumpers, and two slingshots, all working together to create a dynamic experience that rewards strategy and skill. The addition of three standup targets, three rollover buttons, and a messenger ball adds to the machine's complexity and challenge. Notably, lighting the top rollover can lead to a 1 million point award, a feature shared with only a few other EM machines of the era, such as Billares Cordoba's own 'Millón,' Williams' 1957 'Arrow Head,' and Gottlieb's 1957 'Royal Flush.'

The Ferry-Boat's Boats-Travel-Water theme is fitting for its nautical name, and the backbox attaches to the cabinet using four bolts, typical sturdy construction for EM machines of this period. Despite the lack of known information about its designer or specific production details, Ferry-Boat remains an important piece in understanding the evolution of pinball and its global development.