Lariat

The Lariat, manufactured by Nate Schneller Incorporated (Nasco) in January 1949, is an electro-mechanical, single-player pinball machine notable for being a conversion of United's earlier game 'Nevada.' Conversions like this were common in the era, letting operators refresh existing cabinets with a new theme and playfield at lower cost than a brand-new machine.

As a conversion game, Lariat's underlying mechanics and layout stem from Nevada, adapted with Lariat's own branding and presentation. Beyond this, detailed information about its specific gameplay features is not documented.

Little else is known about Lariat's design, art, or theme, leaving much to speculation among historians and enthusiasts. As an example of the conversion-game practice common among smaller manufacturers of the late 1940s, Lariat remains a piece of interest for those studying the business side of the era's pinball industry.