Underwater
About This Machine
The Underwater pinball machine is a rare example of Spanish electro-mechanical (EM) design. Manufactured by Petaco, S.A. of Madrid, Spain (a company active from 1962 to 1977), it carries an adventure-combat theme. An export version was later released by Recel in 1976.
Key gameplay features include two flippers, a single pop bumper, and two slingshots, which provide players with the means to navigate the underwater world. The machine also includes two standup targets, a vari-target, a kick-out hole, and a spinning target, along with an upper-right ball return rollunder, all contributing to the play experience. A notable aspect of Underwater's design is its use of an electronic sound module, a relatively advanced feature for an EM machine.
Unfortunately, there is limited information available about this machine's history or the designer's intent behind its creation. However, its rarity and distinctive theme make it an attractive find for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Spanish pinball.
Technical Details
- Theme:
- Adventure - Combat
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumper (1), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (2), Vari-target (1), Kick-out hole (1), Spinning target (1), Upper right ball return rollunder. End-of-ball bonus. Sound: Electronic sound module.