Play Time

Play Time, manufactured by Sullivan-Nolan Advertising Company between 1942 and 1943, is a wartime conversion of Gottlieb's 1940 'Gold Star,' with a recreation theme. As part of the WWII conversion era, Play Time was produced under wartime metal-rationing rules imposed by the War Production Board, which forced manufacturers to convert or reissue existing games using non-metal materials. This period saw many pinball machines being repurposed, making surviving wartime-era games particularly notable.

Play Time is a flipperless electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine, characteristic of the era preceding the advent of electronic control systems. Its gameplay features and unique elements are not well-documented, but its status as one of the few surviving WWII-era machines makes it a valuable piece for pinball enthusiasts seeking insight into the evolution of the game. The lack of notable features or artwork also underscores the functional design typical of EM machines from this period.

One aspect that sets Play Time apart is its age and scarcity within the pinball community. Given the limited information available, it's difficult to comment on specific design or artistic elements that might distinguish it from other contemporary games. Nevertheless, its contribution to pinball history as a relic from the 1942 conversion era solidifies its significance among collectors and historians.