Answer the call of the ancestors — Celts is a thoroughly modern machine from the Australian boutique manufacturer Haggis Pinball, wrapped in a theme of ancient Celtic peoples, designed by Damian Hartin with art by Sam Greenwood and a Casey Dean soundtrack. With an LCD display and an optional ‘Toy Kit’ upgrade, it’s a genuinely ambitious title from one of the plucky modern makers pushing the hobby forward from down under.
The layout is a busy, well-appointed modern spread: three flippers, two pop bumpers, three slingshots, a generous eleven standup targets, two scoops, two spinning targets, a four-bank of drop targets, a horseshoe lane, and a diverter. That’s a wealth of hardware — the eleven standups give a sharp-shooting player an enormous field of targets, the twin spinning targets offer satisfying high-value shots, the two scoops provide mode-starting depth, and the horseshoe and diverter add flowing shots and routing interest. It’s a feature-rich, thoroughly modern design that rewards accurate shooting and keeping the ball moving, all in service of its evocative Celtic theme.
Celts is a fine example of modern pinball’s global, inventive spirit, a machine from an Australian boutique manufacturer boldly building a deep, feature-rich game far from the industry’s traditional heartlands. Haggis Pinball has earned a devoted following, and this Celtic-themed title showcases real ambition and craft. For the collector who loves the forward-looking, worldwide edge of the modern hobby, it’s a genuinely intriguing find. Rip those twin spinners, work the eleven standups, and answer the call of the ancestors. The modern era of pinball stretches around the globe, and this Australian machine proves it. Raise the standard and drop a coin.