Volcan

Volcan, from the Spanish manufacturer Explomatic of Sevilla, is an electro-mechanical payout machine with no flippers. Its short cabinet and backbox sit low, with the console extending down to the floor at the front while the back end rests on longer metal legs — an unconventional silhouette compared to standard pinball cabinets. Little else is documented about Explomatic, which reportedly took over manufacturing operations from Maresa of Madrid around 1977-78.

Gameplay centers on 12 numbered trap holes rather than flippers or targets, consistent with its role as a payout game: a visible payout cup sits below a single-slot metal coin door, with metal side rails and a lockdown bar completing the cabinet. Interestingly, the backglass observed for this listing showed no visible means of scoring when the game was powered off, leaving some ambiguity about exactly how outcomes were displayed to players.

Volcan carries no specific theme or backglass artwork narrative, presenting itself instead as a straightforward, functional payout device. This simplicity, combined with the scarcity of information about Explomatic itself, makes Volcan a genuine curiosity for collectors interested in early payout-style pinball equipment from Spain.