Jake Mate
About This Machine
The Jake Mate is a rare electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine from Petaco, S.A., the domestic trade name used by a Madrid, Spain manufacturer that operated between 1962 and 1977 and produced numerous titles during its run. An export version of this game was later released by Recel in 1974.
The gameplay on the Jake Mate centers on two flippers used to navigate the ball through a challenging layout, with two pop bumpers and multiple targets to hit, including an 8-bank drop target, a 6-bank drop target, and a standup target. The ball shooter's trajectory crosses mid-playfield to reach the upper playfield, and the machine uses a wedge head cabinet design.
The Jake Mate's theme, chess, is a departure from the typical sci-fi or fantasy themes found in many pinball machines of the era. Unfortunately, very little information is available about this machine's specific development or production run, leaving enthusiasts to appreciate its rarity and unusual theme.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Chess
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (2), 8-bank drop targets (1), 6-bank drop targets (1), Standup target (1). Ball shooter trajectory crosses mid-playfield to reach upper playfield. Wedge head.