Mystery Score

Mystery Score is an electro-mechanical pinball machine from 1965, produced by Midway Manufacturing Company, built around a Hollywood Monsters theme and classified as a "Bat Game." Although its designer remains unknown, Mystery Score's feature set sets it apart from other single-player EM machines of its time.

The game boasts four slingshots, nine flyaway targets, and eight standup targets, providing a challenging experience for players. The inclusion of two sets of scoring reels in different colors - red and green - adds an element of unpredictability, as either color can win replays. Additionally, an unlimited last-ball play-again feature allows players to keep extending their final ball, and the machine's namesake "Mystery Score" feature adds an air of surprise to scoring. The game was released in Regular, Replay, and Extra Ball models.

While little is documented about this machine beyond its features, it has attracted the attention of collectors and historians for its rarity and distinctive monster theme. For enthusiasts seeking a glimpse into the early-to-mid-1960s EM era, Mystery Score offers a genuinely uncommon find.