Mimi
About This Machine
Meet Mimi, a rare and fascinating flipperless rolldown pinball machine from February 1948, manufactured by Exhibit Supply Company (ESCO). It carries a "Women - World Places" theme, a departure from the sports and adventure themes more commonly found in machines of the era.
Mimi's gameplay features are what make it distinctive. With 5 balls available for 5 cents, players can experience extended playtime. The machine boasts 14 passive bumpers and 5 kick-out holes, and uses two bells for sound effects. According to the instruction card, hitting or spotting groups of bumpers changes the scoring value of specific holes and side channels, adding strategic depth to an otherwise simple rolldown format.
Little additional information about Mimi has surfaced through research, leaving enthusiasts to appreciate its rarity and unique thematic choice all the more.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Women - World Places
- Notable Features:
- 5 balls for 5 cents. Passive bumpers (14), Kick-out holes (5). Sound: 2 bells Instruction Card indicates: NO AWARD OR CASH PRIZES Hitting or Spotting 1 to 4 Bumpers Changes Value of Top 5,000 Bumper and Right Side Channel. Hitting or Spotting 5 to 8 Bumpers Changes Value of Middle Hole and Left Side Channel. Hitting or Spotting 9 to 12 Bumpers Changes Value of Bottom 5,000 Bumper and Middle Channel.