Lite-A-Line

The Lite-A-Line, manufactured by the Amusement Novelty Supply Company (A.N.S. Co.) of Elmira, New York starting in December 1935, is an early example of electro-mechanical (EM) pinball, arriving a few years after industry milestones like Bally's Ballyhoo (1932) and Pacific Amusement's Contact (1933). The fact that this single-player machine has survived to the present day is a testament to the craftsmanship of its era.

Gameplay on the Lite-A-Line is characterized by a simple yet effective design, typical of early electromechanical pinball machines of the mid-1930s. Players control a small steel ball as it bounces around the playfield, aiming to accumulate points through the game's scoring mechanisms. Specific details about key features and unique gameplay elements beyond this are scarce in the historical record.

Unfortunately, there is limited information available about the machine's original theme or any notable artistic details that might have set it apart from its contemporaries. Nonetheless, as a machine from pinball's earliest commercial years, the Lite-A-Line remains an intriguing artifact for enthusiasts to study and appreciate.