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Punchy

Manufacturer: Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company (1932-1977)
Year: 1950
Date: December, 1950
Type: Electro-mechanical (EM)
Players: 1

About This Machine

Punchy, manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company in December 1950, is a single-player electro-mechanical (EM) machine built around a boxing theme.

The game's boxing theme is immediately apparent in its playfield layout, where three pop bumpers simulate punches and two kick-out holes serve as a "knockout" mechanism. The lower playfield, featuring pop bumpers, simulates a boxing ring, creating an immersive experience for players. Punchy also features two flippers and two passive bumpers, providing a challenging and engaging gameplay experience.

While detailed information about Punchy's designer or specific development process is not readily available, its design and art remain notable for how effectively they translate the boxing theme into an electro-mechanical playfield layout, a hallmark of Chicago Coin's output in this era.

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Technical Details

Theme:
Sports - Boxing
Notable Features:
Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Passive bumpers (2), Kick-out holes (2). Lower playfield with pop bumpers simulates a boxing ring.

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