Jumper

The Jumper, manufactured by Exhibit Supply Company (ESCO) in December 1939, is an early flipperless electro-mechanical pinball machine with a Sports - Fox Hunting - Horses theme. As a flipperless design, it predates the widespread adoption of player-controlled flippers, relying instead on skillful plunging and the layout of the playfield to guide the ball.

Exhibit announced the game in The Billboard on December 9, 1938, touting its feature of balls disappearing into one hole and reappearing in another, described as "high score subway pockets." The playfield also includes a "Jumper" feature, though a clear description of exactly how it worked has not survived in the historical record.

The Jumper's design and artwork are representative of late-1930s pinball aesthetics. Its compact size and flipperless layout reflect the conventions of pre-flipper pinball manufacturing. While detailed trivia about this particular title is scarce, its rarity and age make it an interesting piece for any serious pinball collector or historian seeking to understand the pre-flipper era of the game.