Power Play
About This Machine
The 1937 Power Play pinball machine, manufactured by O.D. Jennings and Company of Chicago, Illinois, is an example of the company's later electro-mechanical (EM) pinball output, arriving near the end of Jennings' 1932-1938 run of pinball production. EM machines like Power Play were part of the transition away from purely mechanical games, helping lay the groundwork for more complex gameplay in later decades.
Specific details about Power Play's design and features are scarce in the historical record. It's likely that this machine offered the kind of unpredictable, bumper-and-target-driven play typical of late-1930s EM machines, though without documented specifics this remains speculative.
As a product of O.D. Jennings' pinball years, Power Play holds a place in the history of a manufacturer better known for slot machines and other coin-operated devices. Its rarity and age make it a notable find for collectors, even though detailed records of its design and features have not survived.