Played at Pinfest 2023.

A speedy EM with a spinner to rip and some great looping shots (as every aeroplane-themed pin should have). I enjoyed it, and would rate it higher, but it was made in 1977 and is very similar in layout to early SS pins. As such, it feels like a mediocre SS and lacks the magic of some of the quirkier EMs.

Had a good game on it, though. I’d recommend.

Good fun, I've played this game a few times now as it makes it around my region a bit. Interesting theme and also quite a bit to shoot for, a classic Zaccaria.

Aerobatics is another game I "discovered" at PAPA. A single player EM from Italia.

The Pros:
A great layout with a very interesting left orbit that puts the ball into the right inlane. The left spinner cycles through the left saucer awards and the right spinner, who's lane leads into the upper arch, cycles the arch saucer awards. The shots are sweet and the speed of the game is quite good for an EM deck. The art pax is incredible all around. The standups are well placed and the pops give some solid action at the top of the PF.

The Cons:
The saucers feature shallow bevels into them ala Mata-Hari. The upper saucer can be nudged in to score. The saucer on the lower left is much more of a luck shot. There are no chimes on this game. Really?!?!?!?

The Takeaway:
Scores have a few dummy zeroes on it, so scores are high for an EM. On the dozen or so plays I had on it, I never got half way to completing the A-B-C-D-E sequence. So... I need more mileage on this deck. A great game if you can find it.

On my wishlist.