Inder

Inder, formally known as Industria Electromecánica de Recreativos S.A., was a Spanish pinball manufacturer founded in Madrid in the mid-1960s, with Francisco Maestre overseeing its early operations. By creating the first entirely Spanish-made pinball machine in 1965, Inder signaled the country’s entry into a field previously dominated by American and other European producers. Operating primarily in the industrial outskirts of Madrid, it produced a range of electromechanical and later solid-state titles, adapting to emerging technologies to stay competitive through the 1970s and 1980s. Among Inder’s earlier releases was “Miss Universo” (1970), and by the mid-1980s its catalog included popular sports-themed games like “Canasta ‘86,” which found success in both domestic and limited international markets.

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Inder’s significance lay in its willingness to experiment with hybrid concepts, such as integrating video game elements into traditional pinball, as demonstrated by “Flip VI” (1990), which featured a monitor in the backbox and a joystick to control on-screen segments. Its final machines, including “Bushido” (1993), showed a push toward modern display technology, marking advancements in Spanish pinball design. However, like many smaller manufacturers, Inder struggled against market pressures and the rising popularity of video games, ultimately closing operations in 1993. Despite its closure, Inder remains a noteworthy case of Spanish innovation in a globalized industry, with its machines still sought by collectors for their distinctive themes and cultural significance.