Texas

Meet Texas, a rare and enigmatic electro-mechanical pinball machine from Maquinas Recreativas Sociedad Anonima (Maresa) of Madrid, Spain. While its exact production year remains a mystery, this Western-themed pinball is a significant addition to the history of the game. Notably, Texas is a 1-player adaptation of the 2-player Gottlieb 1969 game 'Wild Wild West', offering a unique glimpse into the early days of pinball's global expansion and the practice of Spanish manufacturers reworking American designs.

Key gameplay features include two flippers, three pop bumpers, two passive bumpers, and two slingshots, which allowed players to bank shots off the sides and corners of the playfield. The presence of varo-targets adds an extra layer of challenge and strategy to the game. The machine's design also features a wedge head backbox, a distinctive characteristic of EM pinball machines from this era.

The Western theme carries through the machine's art and title. While little is known about the game's designer or its production history beyond its relationship to Gottlieb's original, Texas remains an intriguing specimen for pinball enthusiasts and historians alike.