Description
This pocket-sized pinball game puts a little space race in the palm of your hand, with the Space Age print of rockets, a satellite and ringed planets set beneath a clear plastic case. The playing area is a deep navy night sky, lit by a yellow moon, red and white rockets, a streaking comet and bold yellow chevrons running up the launch lane. Three four-pointed red bumpers stand in the way of the metal balls, and a red scoring strip along the bottom is split into five slots marked 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50. It measures 9.8cm long, 6.2cm wide and just 0.9cm deep, so it sits comfortably in one hand.
Because it is so slim, it slips easily into a coat pocket, a school bag or a handbag, ready for a waiting room or a rainy afternoon at home. It is a proper little toy, played in the hand with no screen and nothing to switch on. The retro rocket artwork has plenty of charm, and it makes a cheerful small gift for anyone who loves stars, planets and the space race.
The case is plastic with a printed card playing area inside, the launcher is plastic with a metal spring, and the balls are metal. To play, draw back the red plunger at the bottom right of the case and let it go: a ball shoots up the lane, then bounces down past the bumpers to settle in one of the scoring slots. Add up the slots your balls land in, then start again and try to beat your score, or take turns with a friend. Wipe the case with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water, as the playing area is card. Wrap it with a favourite space story for a small gift that is easy to love.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Case: plastic & card; launcher: plastic & metal; balls: metal |
| Length |
9.8cm |
| Width |
6.2cm |
| Height |
0.9cm |
| Weight |
0.015KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Space Age pinball game?
It measures 9.8cm long, 6.2cm wide and 0.9cm deep, so it is small and slim enough to hold in one hand or carry in a pocket.
What is the pinball game made of?
The case is plastic with a printed card playing area, the launcher is plastic with a metal spring, and the balls are metal.
How do you play it?
Pull back the red spring launcher and let go to send a ball up the lane, then watch it bounce past the bumpers into the slots marked 10 to 50.
What does the Space Age design look like?
The Space Age print shows rockets, a satellite, ringed planets and a yellow moon on a navy night sky, with red bumpers and a red scoring strip.
How should I look after it?
Wipe the plastic case with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water, as the playing area inside is printed card.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes, its retro rocket artwork and pocket size make it a cheerful small gift for anyone who enjoys space and simple games of skill.