Utah

The Utah, manufactured by United Manufacturing Company in September 1949, is an example of electro-mechanical (EM) pinball design from the era just after flippers had become an industry standard. The game features two flippers along with a challenging layout of bumpers and kick-out holes.

The Utah is notable for its extensive array of bumpers, including 10 tower bumpers and 4 pop bumpers, which require strategic play to navigate, while its two kick-out holes offer an additional layer of strategy and risk-reward. With five balls played for just five cents, this machine was designed to provide a high level of replayability and excitement.

The Utah's American West theme is simple yet evocative, with a colorful and eye-catching cabinet design typical of pinball machines from the late 1940s. It remains an interesting piece of pinball history, offering a glimpse into the game's design conventions in the years immediately following the introduction of the flipper.