Mat-Cha-Skor
About This Machine
Mat-Cha-Skor, manufactured by Peo Manufacturing Corporation of Rochester, New York in January 1933, is a Pure Mechanical (PM) single-player pinball machine from the earliest years of the coin-operated pinball industry.
A notable aspect of Mat-Cha-Skor's gameplay is its unique scoring mechanism. At the start of each game, a "Match-It" number wheel spins and stops, displaying a random score total; if the player's final score matched this number, the location could award a prize. The machine's ball shooter, called the "WizardControl," has no spring; instead, pushing in (or slapping) the rod squeezes a rubber bulb, compressing air to launch the ball. There is no outhole -- any non-scoring ball is simply returned to the player to shoot again.
Limited information is available regarding the machine's design, art, or theme. Nevertheless, as an early-1930s release from a lesser-known regional manufacturer, Mat-Cha-Skor offers an interesting glimpse into the mechanical innovation and variety of pinball's pioneering years.
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Technical Details
- Notable Features:
- At the start of each game, a "Mat ch-It" number wheel spins and stops, displaying a random score total. If the player's final score mat ches this number, the location would award the player a prize. The ball shooter is called the " Wizard Control" and has no spring. Instead of pulling the rod and releasing, pushing the rod in (or slamming it with one's palm) will squeeze a rub ber bulb, compressing air to shoot the ball. There is no outhole. All non-scoring balls will be returned to the player to shoot again.