Tally Ho

The Tally Ho, produced by Exhibit Supply Company (ESCO) in 1947, is a notable addition to the late-1940s catalog of flipperless electro-mechanical pinball. Offering five balls for five cents, it provides a game experience characterized by thirteen passive bumpers and six kick-out holes, creating a challenging and dynamic playfield.

The Tally Ho's design and theme are quintessential examples of 1940s pinball aesthetics. Its sports-hunting motif would have been eye-catching for players in the era. Notably, Tally Ho predates Exhibit's first flipper game, 'Build Up' (January 1948), and as a flipperless machine, operators of the period would often retrofit games like this one with flippers, which sometimes ended up in unusual places on the playfield.

While relatively little else is documented about the Tally Ho, its scarcity and historical position just before the flipper era give it added significance for enthusiasts of early electromechanical pinball.