Lone Eagle

The Lone Eagle, manufactured by the Lone Eagle Manufacturing Company in October 1933, holds a special place in the annals of pinball history. Designed by Lyn Durant and George Campbell, it is an improved version of C. & D. Mfg. Co.'s 1933 'Lone Eagle,' produced under the company's new name.

The Lone Eagle boasts several unique gameplay mechanics, including a coin-operated mechanism that lifts all balls to the playfield, eliminating the need for a ball lift and providing an unobstructed view of the game. This feature, combined with two score totalizers – one a revolving drum that totaled the score for each game played, the other tallying the highest weekly score as an incentive to play – created an engaging experience that encouraged repeat play.

The Lone Eagle's design is notable for its simplicity and functionality, reflecting the mechanical pinball era's emphasis on straightforward gameplay. Durant's mechanical totalizer would later be electrified and used in Shyvers (Chicago)'s 1936 'Round 'n' Round.' No information is available regarding the machine's theme or artistic embellishments, but the Lone Eagle remains an important piece of pinball history for its scoring innovations.