Lin-Up

The Lin-Up, manufactured by the Lin Up Manufacturing Company in June 1933, marks one of the earliest examples of a pure mechanical pinball machine. As such, it holds significance in the history of the game, representing a transitional phase between its origins as an amusement device and the modern electronic pinball machines that followed.

From a gameplay perspective, the Lin-Up would have relied on pure mechanical operation, with players launching and nudging the ball rather than using flippers, which had not yet been invented. No specific notable features, bumpers, or targets have been documented for this machine.

Little information exists about the machine's design, art, or theme, which isn't uncommon for such a vintage piece. However, this scarcity only adds to the allure for collectors and historians who seek out these rare examples of early mechanical pinball.