Giant

Giant, manufactured by Exhibit Supply Company (ESCO) of Chicago in October 1935, is an early example of a commercial electro-mechanical pinball game. It holds a place in the formative years of the pinball industry, which would eventually give rise to the iconic machines of the 1940s and beyond.

Giant was a one-ball payout machine, a popular gambling-oriented format of the mid-1930s in which players wagered on the outcome of a single ball per play. It was available either as a payout machine or as a ticket vendor, giving operators flexibility depending on local regulations. The cabinet was advertised at 44 inches long by 22 inches wide.

Limited information survives regarding its theme, art, or design specifics, leaving much to the imagination of enthusiasts and historians. As an early commercial pinball-style game from the payout era, Giant provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the hobby.