Royal Flash

The Royal Flash, manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company in January 1964, is a two-player electro-mechanical pinball machine with a playing-cards and poker theme, designed by Jerry Koci, Al Schlappa, and John Gore, with artwork by Roy Parker. EM technology was the industry standard throughout the 1960s, and Royal Flash is a solid representative of that era's design conventions, offering a maximum displayed score of 9,999 points per player.

Gameplay-wise, the Royal Flash features four flippers, four pop bumpers, two slingshots, and seven standup targets, giving players a variety of shots to work with on the playfield. The poker theme is reflected in the machine's art and scoring design, immersing players in a world of card play and chance.

A two-player add-a-ball version of this same game was also released by Chicago Coin in 1964 under the same name, Royal Flash. While detailed records on the game's sales performance are scarce, its playing-cards theme and solid EM design make it a fascinating piece for Chicago Coin collectors and pinball historians alike.