Repel the invasion — Attack is a solid-state four-player from the Spanish manufacturer Playmatic, wrapped in an outer-space fantasy theme, 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 with a genuinely well-appointed, defensive-minded playfield.
The layout is a busy, engaging spread: two flippers, two pop bumpers, a generous eight star rollovers, three drop targets, two kick-out holes, a captive ball, a spinning target, right dual inlanes, and a right-outlane ball return gate. Those eight star rollovers give a player a wealth of scoring opportunities, while the spinning target offers satisfying high-value shots, the three drops provide a clear objective, and the captive ball is a satisfying target to hammer. The right-outlane ball return gate is a welcome bit of insurance against a drain, rewarding an alert player. It’s a feature-rich design that keeps the action moving, all in service of its cosmic-invasion theme.
Attack is a fine example of the broader, international sweep of pinball history beyond the familiar American names. Playmatic built games with real character, and this space-themed 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. Work those eight rollovers, rip the spinner, hammer the captive ball, and repel the invasion. The far corners of pinball history hold plenty of well-built surprises, and this Spanish sci-fi machine is one of them. Man the defenses and drop a coin.