Box Score

Box Score, manufactured by Daval Manufacturing Co. of Chicago in April 1939, is a charming example of late-1930s flipperless electromechanical (EM) pinball design. With its baseball theme, Box Score offers a glimpse into the nostalgic past of pinball, where simple yet challenging gameplay was the norm. The game was advertised as celebrating baseball's 100-year anniversary.

The machine's features include 13 spring bumpers, five balls for a mere five cents, and triple illuminated channels with shifting lights at the top of the playfield. Two special home run bumpers are always lit, providing an enticing target for players. Additionally, four 100-point bumpers score 1000 points each when lit. This attention to detail in design and gameplay highlights Daval Manufacturing Co.'s commitment to creating engaging experiences for players of the era.

Measuring 44 1/2 inches long, 22 1/2 inches wide, and 39 inches high without the backbox (unconfirmed 50 inches with it attached), this machine's compact size belies its charm. Little is known about its designer or production details, but Box Score offers an opportunity to experience pinball as it was in the late 1930s.