Judy

Meet Judy, a mid-century pinball machine manufactured by Exhibit Supply Company (ESCO) in July 1950. ESCO was a prominent player in the pinball industry during this period, and Judy showcases their approach to gameplay and design in the early post-war era of electro-mechanical pinball.

What sets Judy apart is its blend of challenging gameplay features and scoring opportunities. Players enjoy five balls per game, two flippers, a pop bumper, eight scoring bumpers (referred to on the original flyer as "bobble bumpers"), and four kick-out holes. The machine's standout feature is the outhole's "Last Chance Pop-Out" lane, which offers a final chance to score 250,000 points.

Judy's design and artwork are quintessentially of their era, reflecting a fascination with feminine beauty and charm common to pinball machines of the period; its "Girls/Women" theme centers on the titular "Judy" as its main attraction. While little information is available about the machine's designer, Judy remains a charming piece of early-1950s pinball, offering players an exciting challenge to master.