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Robin Hood

Manufacturer: Playmatic, of Barcelona, Spain (1968-1987)
Type: Electro-mechanical (EM)
Players: 1

About This Machine

Robin Hood, produced by Playmatic of Barcelona, Spain (active 1968-1987), is a single-player electro-mechanical pinball machine with a historical-characters theme. It shares its playfield layout with Gottlieb's 1962 'Olympics,' though all solenoid coils are Playmatic-branded and its relay labels are stencilled in Spanish; the cabinet is finished in a Formica-style laminate carrying the artwork, and its leg bolts are threaded to US standard rather than metric.

Gameplay features two flippers, four pop bumpers, five passive bumpers, two slingshots, and three standup targets, with a playfield glass that hinges upward within its metal frame — a distinctive mechanical touch. The maximum displayed score is 99,999 points, and the replay wheel can register up to 15 steps, accompanied by two bells and a knocker for sound.

Little further documentation exists on Robin Hood's exact production run, but it stands as a representative example of Playmatic's practice of adapting established American pinball designs for the European market.

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Technical Details

Theme:
Historical Characters
Notable Features:
Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (4), Passive bumpers (5), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (3). Playfield glass hinges upward in its metal frame. Maximum displayed point score is 99,999 points. Replay wheel maximum: 15 Sound, 2 bells, knocker.

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