Chime with the great clock — this is the Big Ben from Segasa, an electromechanical single-player wrapped in a theme of world landmarks and famous places, celebrating London’s iconic tower clock. From the Spanish manufacturer Segasa, one of the European makers whose machines form a fascinating chapter of pinball’s global story, it brings a distinctly continental flavor to a familiar theme, with reel scoring in the classic EM style.
The layout is a clean, focused spread: two flippers, two pop bumpers, a pair of slingshots, three drop targets, and a kick-out hole. Those three drop targets give a player a satisfying objective to clear, while the two pop bumpers keep the ball lively up top and the kick-out hole offers a captured-ball award to chase. It’s a straightforward, well-balanced design in the classic EM mold, rewarding a player who keeps the ball alive and works the drops and bumpers methodically, all in service of its landmark theme and the grand imagery of the famous clock tower.
This Segasa Big Ben is a fine example of the broader, international sweep of pinball history beyond the familiar American names — and it’s worth noting that Williams built a different machine by the same name, so collectors should mind which Big Ben they’re chasing. Segasa built games with real character, and this landmark-themed title carries the European flipper tradition with its own distinctive flavor. For the collector who appreciates the global corners of the hobby, it’s a worthy find. Clear those three drops, ride the bumpers, and chime with the great clock. The far corners of pinball history are well worth exploring, and this Spanish take on a London landmark is one of them. Mind the hour and drop a coin.