Loony

Loony is a pure mechanical, single-player pinball machine produced by the Richard Manufacturing Company of Winooski, Vermont in October 1932 - placing it among the earliest American pinball machines, from a period before electromechanical (EM) technology became common in the industry.

Loony's most notable features are its two playfields, through which the ball travels, and its distinctive cabinet construction: rather than using screws or bolts, all components slide together in grooves, an unusual and inventive build method for the era.

Little else is documented about Loony's specific gameplay rules, theme, or artwork. As an early product of a small Vermont manufacturer, it offers a glimpse into the varied and experimental approaches to cabinet and playfield design in pinball's first years.