Trans-Pacific
About This Machine
The A.B.T. Manufacturing Company's Trans-Pacific pinball machine, crafted in 1936, is a rare and intriguing artifact from the early days of electromechanical (EM) pinball. As a one-ball payout machine produced partway through A.B.T.'s long run in Chicago, Illinois, from 1927 to 1962, it holds a place in the history of pinball's evolution during a decade of rapid growth and innovation in the industry.
In terms of gameplay, little is known about the specific rules or features that made this machine unique. However, its EM design would have featured solenoids, relays, and electro-mechanical mechanisms to control gameplay elements such as ball movement and scoring on a flipperless payout playfield. The theme, if any, remains unclear, adding to the mystery surrounding this enigmatic pinball.
Notably, the Trans-Pacific's design and artwork are likely to be characteristic of its time period, with simple yet elegant lines and possibly hand-drawn graphics. Unfortunately, without further information or research, its specific features and gameplay mechanics remain a subject for speculation and study among pinball enthusiasts.