Squadron

Squadron, manufactured by Rock-Ola in 1935, is an example of early electro-mechanical pinball from the Depression era. As a single-player machine, it predates the 1947 introduction of the flipper, so play relied on guiding the ball through the cabinet's ramps, channels, and obstacles by tilting and timing rather than by flipper control.

Gameplay on Squadron is simple and challenging by modern standards, with limited scoring opportunities and a relatively short game duration, typical of pre-flipper pinball design of the mid-1930s.

Squadron does not have a distinct theme or art style that sets it apart from other early pinballs; its utilitarian design reflects the era's emphasis on functionality over aesthetic appeal. As a relic of early pinball history, Squadron offers a glimpse into the game's mechanics and design philosophies during the years before the flipper era reshaped the medium in the late 1940s.