Twister

The Twister, manufactured by Exhibit Supply Company (ESCO) in November 1936, is an electro-mechanical payout pinball machine. As an ESCO release from four years into the company's operation, it provides insight into the development of the industry during the 1930s.

Gameplay on the Twister followed the pre-flipper EM conventions of the time -- flippers would not be introduced to pinball until 1947 -- so players relied on bumpers, targets, and skillful ball control rather than flipper action. There is no specific theme associated with this machine; its layout and mechanics would have been familiar to players of the time as a typical payout-style game.

Unfortunately, very little is known about the Twister's design, art, or any notable aspects beyond its manufacturer, release date, and payout-machine specialty. It remains an interesting piece for collectors and enthusiasts interested in the origins of electro-mechanical pinball machines.