Penquin

The A.B.T. Manufacturing Company's 1935 "Penguin" is an artifact from the early history of pinball machines, produced (also in a payout version) during a period when manufacturers were experimenting with new electromechanical designs and mechanisms.

The gameplay on "Penguin" reflects a classic example of early EM pinball. Since flippers were not introduced to pinball until 1947, players of this era relied on plunger skill and machine tilting within limits, aiming to land the ball in scoring holes or against bumpers as it traveled down the playfield under gravity. Specific details of "Penguin's" scoring rules are not documented.

Unfortunately, the original artwork and theme of "Penguin" are lost to history. Despite this, its significance lies in its representation of the evolving technology that would eventually give rise to the modern pinball machines we know today. For collectors and historians, "Penguin" offers a glimpse into the early days of pinball, including its payout-machine variant, serving as a tangible connection to the pioneers who helped shape the industry.