Twister

The 1936 Twister pinball machine, manufactured by Exhibit Supply Company (ESCO) of Chicago, Illinois, is an electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine from a manufacturer that operated from 1932 to 1957. Its existence is a reflection of the early days of pinball's development, when manufacturers were experimenting with new EM designs, mechanisms, and gameplay features.

Despite limited information on its design and theme, the Twister's use of electromechanical components was characteristic of the era, predating the introduction of flippers to pinball by more than a decade. Gameplay likely relied on bumpers and targets combined with skillful nudging or timing rather than flipper control, but without further documentation, specific details remain unknown.

ESCO was a prominent manufacturer during this period, producing several notable EM machines across a 25-year run. As such, the Twister remains an interesting piece of pinball history, deserving further research to uncover its specifics within the broader context of 1930s EM pinball machines.