Grip it and rip it — Brave Team is a motocross-themed solid-state four-player from the Spanish manufacturer Inder, one of the European makers whose machines form a fascinating chapter of pinball’s global story. With an alphanumeric display, it’s an intriguing continental machine that brings the dirt-flinging energy of off-road racing to a well-appointed playfield with a distinctly European flavor.
The layout is a solid, engaging spread: two flippers, three pop bumpers, six standup targets, two four-bank drop-target arrays, two messenger balls, and dual inlanes on both sides. Those dual four-banks of drops give a sharp-shooting player a satisfying set of objectives to clear, while the six standups offer additional targets to work through and the two messenger balls add a bit of mechanical interest. The dual inlanes help feed controlled shots to the flippers, rewarding an accurate player. It’s a busy, target-rich design that keeps the action moving, all in service of its high-revving motocross theme and the racing excitement it evokes.
Brave Team is a fine example of the broader, international sweep of pinball history beyond the familiar American names. Inder built machines with real character, and this racing title carries the European flipper tradition with its own distinctive flavor. For the collector who appreciates the global corners of the hobby and the makers who worked outside the usual pantheon, it’s a worthy find — a reminder that pinball’s story was always bigger than any one country. Clear those dual drop banks, work the standups and messenger balls, and race for the finish. The far corners of pinball history are well worth exploring, and this Spanish racer takes a spirited lap. Twist the throttle and drop a coin.