Pinball Machine Kit

A clever construction kit to create your own tabletop pinball machine, complete with strike balls, launcher and flippers. Build the structure, add the wooden ‘popper’ targets, load the reservoirs and vaults with the smaller scoring balls, load the launcher and play! Use the flippers to keep the marble in play; hitting targets will release scoring balls and help keep track of the score. Developing from bagatelle, the first spring-loaded pinball-game – known as ‘Billard japonais’ – developed in France c.1750-70. With fixed pins and an inclined table, players launched the ball to negotiate obstacles, anticipating later games. Slot-together construction means the kit is made without glue and includes press-out plywood, foam and plastic pieces. Step-by-step instructions guide you through building each part and mechanism. Once made, you will want to play again and again: a kit to delight budding and expert pinball wizards of all ages.

Constructed model c.38 x 28 x 12cm
327 parts – includes lasercut plywood, press-out foam/acetate
Plus metal ball-bearing, glass marbles, plastic balls, and rubber bands
147-page instruction booklet
33.5 x 30 x 5cm box
Age 8+
Card and paper can be recycled
Some parts packed in cello bags – widely recycled with soft plastics