Operators' Life Saver

Operators, manufactured by Lucky Star Manufacturing Company of Baltimore, Maryland in July 1932, is an early example of a pure mechanical (PM) pinball machine, predating the electromechanical and electronic eras that followed. Little is documented about the company beyond this release.

Gameplay on Operators cost one nickel per play, with players aiming to score points by propelling balls across the playfield and into various scoring obstacles, in the fashion typical of pure mechanical machines of the era. The compact cabinet measures 31 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 36 inches high.

Operators' design and art are relatively plain by modern standards, and little is known about the machine's designer or theme, leaving much to speculation. Despite this, its age and rarity make it a notable artifact from the earliest commercial days of coin-operated pinball.