Apolo 2001

The Apolo 2001 is a 1969 electro-mechanical pinball machine from Manufacturas Automaticas Americanas (MAM) of Barcelona, Spain. Rather than an original design, it is a direct adaptation of Williams' 1967 'Apollo,' reusing the same playfield layout with some art changes and a backglass adapted from the earlier game.

The gameplay features two flippers, four pop bumpers, one passive bumper, two slingshots, and seven standup targets, all contributing to a dynamic single-player experience, plus a right outlane ball-return gate. A notable feature is the backglass animation depicting a radar screen that tracks the motion of the spacecraft as it navigates through the game, along with a replay window and a maximum displayed score of 9,999 points.

The Apolo 2001's space exploration theme reflects the space race fascination of the late 1960s, following in the footsteps of Williams' original 'Apollo.' While details about MAM as a manufacturer remain scarce, the machine stands as an interesting example of how European manufacturers adapted popular American pinball designs for their own markets.