All Out

The Sullivan-Nolan Advertising Company's All Out pinball machine, produced in April 1943 as a conversion of Bally's 1941 'Cross Line,' represents a snapshot of pinball manufacturing during World War II. As one of the electro-mechanical (EM) machines produced during the war, it showcases the resourcefulness of pinball manufacturers at a time when materials and labor were scarce, converting existing models rather than tooling up new ones.

In terms of gameplay, little is documented about the specific mechanics or features of All Out, but as a flipperless-era machine, its electro-mechanical design would have relied on bumpers, targets, and relays to control ball movement and scoring, with players influencing the ball's path through skillful nudging rather than flippers, which had not yet been invented.

While details about its design, art, or theme are scarce, pinball machines from this era often featured simple, abstract designs or minimal graphics, partly due to wartime restrictions on materials and labor. Despite the lack of information, All Out remains an important piece of pinball history, illustrating the resourcefulness required to produce these machines amid the challenges of World War II.