Gusher
About This Machine
The Gusher, a June 1936 electro-mechanical pinball machine produced by the Exhibit Supply Company (ESCO) of Chicago, is an example of pre-war American pinball manufacturing. ESCO was a long-running coin-op manufacturer (1932-1957), and Gusher comes from relatively early in that history.
Gameplay-wise, little is documented about the specific rules or objectives of the Gusher. Its electro-mechanical design suggests a basic layout typical of 1930s single-player pinball, well before the 1947 introduction of the flipper.
No additional information has been found regarding the machine's design, art, or theme. Its age makes it a notable piece for collectors interested in the earliest decades of pinball, even though detailed records of the machine have not survived.