Make or Break

Make or Break, manufactured by Bally in 1935 (model 32), is an early electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine from the company's formative years. Machines from this era relied on mechanical and electromechanical elements such as relays and solenoids rather than flippers, which were not introduced to pinball until 1947.

Gameplay on Make or Break was largely governed by tilt, gravity, and target placement, with players relying on physical skill to influence the ball's movement within a simple, straightforward layout. The game's specific ruleset and objectives have not been documented.

Despite the lack of documentation, Make or Break remains a notable artifact from Bally's early pinball history, illustrating the company's formative work during the years before flippers and more sophisticated features transformed the game.