Spinball

The Spinball, manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company in May 1948, arrived during the early flipper era of pinball, incorporating the still-new flipper mechanism that had begun spreading across the industry the year before. With Jerry Koci as designer, Spinball blends an exotic Hawaiian theme with music and dancing elements.

Gameplay on Spinball is characterized by two flippers, 11 passive bumpers, one spinning bumper, and three kick-out holes. Players (or operators) can opt to play in either Regular (novelty) or Free Play (replay) mode. With roughly 1,493 confirmed units produced, it represents Chicago Coin's continuing adoption of flipper technology in the years following pinball's flipper revolution.

The Spinball's Hawaiian theme reflects the growing fascination with tropical destinations in post-war America. While detailed historical documentation on this specific machine is limited, it remains an interesting artifact of pinball's transition into the flipper age.