Machine Description

World Beauties was a pinball machine that exemplified the transitional period of the late 1970s pinball industry, when manufacturers were experimenting with different themes to attract players. The machine likely capitalized on the growing international beauty pageant culture of the era, a theme that would have had broad appeal across different markets.

The machine was produced by Zaccaria, the Italian pinball manufacturer that was known for creating machines with distinctive European styling and artistic flair. During this period, Zaccaria was actively competing with American manufacturers by offering unique themes and artwork that would stand out in the European market. The artwork likely featured various beauty contestants or representations of international beauty, following the aesthetic conventions of the late 1970s.

While specific gameplay details are scarce, the machine would have featured the standard mechanical components of the era, including pop bumpers, drop targets, and likely a multilevel playfield. As one of the last electro-mechanical machines before the industry's transition to solid-state electronics, it would have used relay-based scoring and chime units for sound effects. The machine represents an interesting historical artifact from a time when pinball manufacturers were pushing the boundaries of theme selection and artistic presentation.