Batting

Batting is a rare and intriguing electro-mechanical pinball machine that has left historians with more questions than answers. Its manufacturer is unconfirmed -- a flyer for the game is written entirely in Japanese, and while it names a company based in Matsudo, Chiba, Japan, translators are unsure whether it reads as Daiwa Bussan Inc. or Yamato Bussan Inc. (Another Matsudo-based company, Eastern Japan Yuen Inc., is also associated with the flyer.) Its baseball theme and unknown origins offer a glimpse into pinball's spread through Japan's amusement industry.

Gameplay on Batting is likely a straightforward test of skill typical of EM baseball games, with limited bells and whistles. The machine has a compact footprint, measuring 990mm long, 510mm wide, and 1500mm high, and weighs 40kg. It runs on 100V, 2A electrical power. The backglass features large Kanji spelling out 'Batting,' reinforcing its baseball theme.

Further details about Batting's specific rules, designer, or exact date of production remain scarce. Despite its unknown provenance, it stands as a rare artifact showing the early adoption of pinball themes and formats outside the United States.