Leland (Standard)
About This Machine
The Leland (Standard), manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company in September 1933, is a single-player Pure Mechanical (PM) pinball machine, built under contract by Stoner Mfg. before Chicago Coin began producing its own games in 1934.
What sets the Leland apart is its gameplay: players get 10 balls for five cents, navigating 28 trap holes and a single horseshoe diverter. Scoring rewards precision, as red balls count double points and green balls count triple, adding an element of strategy.
Little information is available about the Leland's designer or theme. Its plain cabinet, measuring 37 inches long and 20 inches wide, was offered in natural cedar or iridescent pastel colors including green, blue, and maroon, per period advertising. The apron identifies it as "The LELAND of the Aristocrat Line," a notable piece of early Chicago Coin pinball history.
Technical Details
- Notable Features:
- 10 balls for 5 cents. Trap holes (28), Horseshoe diverter (1). Red ball counts double. Green ball counts triple. Cabinet advertised as 37 inches long, 20 inches wide, and available "In Irridescent (sic) Pastel Colors - Green, Blue, Maroon or Natural Cedar."