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Score-A-Lite

Manufacturer: Genco Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Illinois, USA (1931-1958)
Year: 1935
Date: February, 1935
Type: Electro-mechanical (EM)
Players: 1

About This Machine

The Score-A-Lite, produced by Genco Manufacturing Company in 1935, is a significant piece of electro-mechanical (EM) pinball history. As one of the earliest pinball machines, it showcases the evolution of the game's design and gameplay during its formative years. With a compact footprint measuring 40 inches long, 20 inches wide, and featuring a unique two-plunger mechanism, the Score-A-Lite offers an intriguing glimpse into the development of pinball's mechanical systems.

The machine's gameplay is straightforward yet notable for its time: players can insert five cents to play with 10 balls. The small backglass features lighted scores, adding a touch of early electronic innovation to the game's design. While not much information is available about the Score-A-Lite's specific theme or designer, its mechanical ingenuity and compact size make it an attractive piece for pinball collectors and enthusiasts.

Little is known about the Score-A-Lite beyond its production details and technical specifications, but its age and rarity contribute to its allure. As one of the earliest EM machines, the Score-A-Lite provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of pinball's mechanical evolution, and its presence on the market today is likely to captivate collectors and enthusiasts interested in the game's rich history.

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Technical Details

Notable Features:
10 balls for 5 cents. Two plungers. The small backglass has lighted scores. Measures 40 inches long, 20 inches wide, 10 1/2 inches high at front of cabinet, and 12 inches high at rear of cabinet.

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