Pentacup

The Pentacup, manufactured by Micropin Corporation in 1981, is a revised version of the company's earlier 1979 tabletop/counter solid-state machine, distinguished by a taller head with four rows of displays, a plexiglas backglass with copyright dates, and revised playfield artwork and wiring.

The Pentacup's playfield is a testament to compact design, featuring simulated wireforms that recreate classic pinball elements such as flippers, pop bumpers, slingshots, kick-out holes, and stand-up targets. This approach allowed Micropin to create a game with a distinctive look and feel in a small countertop cabinet. The gameplay itself is straightforward yet engaging, with players aiming to accumulate points through skillful ball manipulation.

This version was owned, operated, designed, and manufactured by Micropin Corporation and sold exclusively through its subsidiary, Elcon Industries. While details on specific art or theme beyond its gambling-adjacent counter-game format are scarce, the Pentacup offers pinball enthusiasts a glimpse into the early days of solid-state electronic pinball.