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A little history on Zaccaria

Zaccaria was an Italian pinball manufacturer founded in 1974 by brothers Marino, Franco, and Natale Zaccaria. The company quickly became one of the leading European pinball producers, distinguishing itself with vibrant artwork, innovative playfield features, and distinctive game designs. Unlike many American manufacturers, Zaccaria machines often had unique mechanics, such as timed ball saves, voice synthesis, and eye-catching backglass animations. Their use of bright colors and creative themes made them stand out in the competitive pinball market of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Throughout its production years, Zaccaria released over 40 pinball titles, including popular games like Soccer Kings (1982), Devil Riders (1984), and Magic Castle (1984). The company became known for incorporating advanced technology into its machines, including early alphanumeric displays and deep rule sets. However, as the pinball industry faced decline in the late 1980s, Zaccaria struggled to compete and ultimately ceased pinball production around 1988. Despite its closure, Zaccaria remains a beloved name among collectors, and its machines are still sought after for their unique European styling and gameplay. In recent years, digital recreations of Zaccaria’s pinball tables have helped introduce new generations to the company’s legacy.

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Pinballs:

Fire Mountain_1980 01 01

Fire Mountain

Fire Mountain was manufactured by Zaccaria and was released 1980-01-01
Hot Wheels_1979 01 09

Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels was manufactured by Zaccaria and was released 1979-01-09
Space City_1979 01 09

Space City

Space City was manufactured by Zaccaria and was released 1979-01-09
Shooting the Rapids_1979 01 04

Shooting the Rapids

Shooting the Rapids was manufactured by Zaccaria and was released 1979-01-04
House of Diamonds_1978 07 01

House of Diamonds

House of Diamonds was manufactured by Zaccaria and was released 1978-07-01
Strike_1978 01 09

Strike

Strike was manufactured by Zaccaria and was released 1978-01-09
Queens Castle_1978 01 04

Queen’s Castle

Queen's Castle was manufactured by Zaccaria and was released 1978-01-04
Future World_1978 01 01

Future World

Future World was manufactured by Zaccaria and was released 1978-01-01
Ski Jump_1978 01 01

Ski Jump

Ski Jump was manufactured by Zaccaria and was released 1978-01-01

Ski Jump

Ski Jump was manufactured by Zaccaria and was released 1978-01-01