American tables of the era were functional, tough, and often themed around rock bands, westerns, or space marines. Zaccaria? They went full Italian.
The story of Zaccaria begins not with pinball, but with fun. Founded in 1974 by the three Zaccaria brothers—Marino, Franco, and Natale—the company initially focused on creating bumper cars and kiddie rides. However, the brothers quickly recognized a shifting trend in the entertainment landscape. The arcade boom was coming, and pinball was king. Zaccaria Pinball
: A practice mode that allows you to "capture" the ball and restart from a specific position or state (e.g., when the ball is in a capture ball dead zone or just before a difficult ramp shot). American tables of the era were functional, tough,
They produced iconic tables like Time Machine (featuring actual spinning clock hands), Devil Riders (motorcycles), and Pinball Champ . Unfortunately, the company collapsed in the late 80s due to the video game crash and competition from Italian gambling machines. For decades, these tables were considered lost relics—impossible to restore due to a lack of parts and documentation. The story of Zaccaria begins not with pinball, but with fun
It is a love letter to the underdogs of arcade history. It celebrates the weird seams, the slightly-off artwork, and the unique "Italian touch" that made these machines cult classics.
One of the most common complaints about Zaccaria tables—especially the Retro and Solid State versions—is that their rules can be cryptic or shallow.