Pixies

Pixies, manufactured by United Manufacturing Company in October 1955, is a single-player electro-mechanical bingo machine, a distinct category of pinball popular in the 1950s that emphasized selectable scoring features over flipper skill play.

The machine's gameplay features are characteristic of bingo-style machines, with 25 trap holes providing an exciting challenge for players. The inclusion of rollover buttons, a card feature, and a Lite-A-Name display add to the game's complexity and replayability. A standout aspect of Pixies is its "selection feature," which allows players to choose from various lit options on the backglass by rotating a knob on the coin door before shooting the 4th or 5th ball, if those features were purchased.

While little information is available about the machine's designer or theme, Pixies' design and art are notable for their simplicity, with a layout featuring diagonal scoring and an "8 Balls Next Game" display that demonstrates the era's focus on creating an engaging player experience. As a surviving example of a 1950s bingo machine, Pixies offers a glimpse into a distinctive branch of pinball history.