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Diamond Lady

Manufacturer: VIFICO S.A., of Malaga, Spain (1985-1989)
Type: Solid State Electronic (SS)
Players: 4

About This Machine

The Diamond Lady is a rare and intriguing gem in the world of pinball, hailing from VIFICO S.A., a relatively unknown manufacturer based in Spain. Produced during a short-lived period between 1985-1989, this Solid State Electronic (SS) machine remains somewhat shrouded in mystery, making its discovery all the more exciting for collectors and enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the Diamond Lady is its unique blend of gameplay elements, including two flippers, three pop bumpers, two roll-under spinners, and a variety of drop targets. The game also boasts a 2-ball multiball mode, adding an extra layer of excitement to the experience. What sets it apart from other games of its era is the clever design of the shortened ball shooter alley, which directs the ball onto the playfield at the right flipper inlane. This innovative feature requires players to think strategically and time their shots perfectly.

The Diamond Lady's theme, centered around cards and gambling, features a translite that combines hand-drawn elements with photography. Beyond its documented specifications, little further information is available about the machine's production history, leaving much for collectors and enthusiasts to discover. As one of VIFICO S.A.'s licensed Spanish-built copies of a Gottlieb/Premier design (this one based on Premier's 1988 original), Diamond Lady offers a distinctive entry point into a lesser-explored corner of pinball manufacturing history.

Technical Details

Theme:
Cards/Gambling
MPU:
Gottlieb System 80B
Notable Features:
Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Rollunder spinners (2), 5-bank drop targets (2), 4-bank drop targets (1), Left outlane kickback, Drop target between flippers, 2-ball Multiball. A shortened ball shooter alley directs ball onto playfield at right flipper inlane. Hitting all Diamond drop targets without knocking down any Spades drop targets doubles the player's score. The translite is a combination of hand-drawing and photography.

Credits

Designer:
Jon Norris
Artist:
Constantino Mitchell, Jeanine Mitchell
Software:
John Buras
Sound:
Dave Zabriskie