Bombardier

The Bombardier, produced by P & S Machine Company of Chicago in 1943, is a rare and historically significant electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine from the World War II era. It was a conversion of Genco's earlier game 'Formation,' a common practice among manufacturers during wartime material shortages.

Gameplay on the Bombardier is simple yet engaging, with a single player attempting to score points by rolling the ball through various obstacles and targets typical of early EM pinball. As with virtually all pinball machines of this period, it predates the invention of the flipper, so play relied on skillful nudging and the ball's interaction with passive bumpers and targets rather than player-controlled flippers.

The Bombardier's scarcity and historical importance make it an attractive find for collectors and enthusiasts. Little is known about its production numbers, designer, or specific artwork beyond its status as a wartime conversion, but it remains an intriguing piece of early pinball history.