Bunko

The Bunko pinball machine, manufactured by Specialty Sales Company of Chicago, Illinois, is a pure mechanical (PM) single-player machine produced in March 1932. It is a tabletop/counter game, reflecting the compact, coin-op format common to some early pinball devices.

Gameplay lets players use 7 balls for one cent, aiming at seven trap holes and two free-play holes. The presence of trap holes and free-play holes adds a layer of strategy, requiring players to plan their shots carefully.

The Bunko's design is notable for its use of brass playfield pins and a walnut-finished cabinet, measuring 28 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 7 to 8.5 inches high. A steel stand was available at extra cost, and the manufacturer advertised the ability to produce as many as 500 of these games per day. Little else is known about the machine's designer or theme, adding to its intrigue for collectors of early pinball history.