Ocean Park

Ocean Park, manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company in June 1939 (model 65), is a flipperless electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine with a confirmed production run of 256 units. The machine's design and features reflect the pre-flipper era of pinball, when gameplay relied on skillful plunging rather than player-controlled flippers.

Key gameplay elements include 17 spring bumpers that add a tactile challenge to the player's experience, as well as two kickers that introduce an element of unpredictability. These features, combined with the machine's emphasis on speed and movement, contribute to a fast-paced, raw playstyle characteristic of early pinball designs.

The design and art of Ocean Park center on an amusement park theme incorporating roller coasters, swimming, and water, evoking the popular culture of summertime fun at classic amusement parks. Specific information about the machine's designer is not available, but as one of the rarer Chicago Coin titles from 1939, Ocean Park offers a glimpse into the early days of pinball.