Star Attraction

The Star Attraction, manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company in August 1941, is a flipperless electromechanical (EM) machine with 2,303 confirmed units produced. As a pre-flipper design, it relies on the era's characteristic mix of skillful ball handling and rollover-based scoring.

What sets the Star Attraction apart from other pinball machines of its time is its unique gameplay features. For just 5 cents, players enjoy five balls per game, well above the standard one or two. The presence of 15 passive bumpers adds to the excitement, providing multiple opportunities for scoring. One of the most distinctive aspects of this machine is its carry-over feature: passing the ball through the top rollover lights another letter in the game's name on the backglass, and lighting the entire name scores a Special.

The Star Attraction's mirrored backglass measures 22 by 20 inches, making it a striking visual component of any game room or collection. Although information about its designer is not available, the machine's overall design and artistry demonstrate a level of craftsmanship typical of Chicago Coin's output during this period, making it an appealing piece for collectors of early flipperless pinball.