Hit 'N' Run

Hit, manufactured by Daval Manufacturing Co. of Chicago, Illinois, in April 1937, is an early electro-mechanical (EM) payout pinball machine from the formative years of the industry. As a Sports-themed pinball, Hit revolves around America's favorite pastime: baseball.

The gameplay of Hit offers a choice of one-ball or five-ball play, letting operators or players adjust the length of a game. The machine features an impressive array of nineteen spring bumpers, characteristic of early pinball machines' reliance on mechanical components for scoring and ball action.

Hit's baseball-themed design reflects the era in which it was created. The art and design elements, though simple by today's standards, provide an interesting glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of players during the 1930s, when sports themes were already being used to appeal to mainstream audiences.