Forward Pass (Senior)

Forward Pass (Senior) is a pioneering pinball machine that holds a significant place in the history of the game. Manufactured by A.M. Amusement Games in Los Angeles, California between 1932 and 1934, it is one of the earliest electro-mechanical pinball machines ever produced. As such, it represents an important milestone in the evolution of the game from its early beginnings as a shooting gallery to the sophisticated electromechanical contraptions that would eventually give way to electronic pinballs.

The gameplay features on Forward Pass (Senior) are typical of its era, with the player attempting to score points by navigating steel balls through a simple playfield. The machine's design is relatively straightforward, measuring 24 inches by 60 inches, and featuring a basic football-themed layout that would become a staple of pinball design in the years to come. What sets Forward Pass (Senior) apart from its contemporaries is its early adoption of electromechanical components, which were still a relatively new technology at the time.

Unfortunately, there is limited information available on this machine's designer or any notable artwork or themes that may have been present. Nevertheless, as one of the earliest pinball machines to incorporate electromechanical elements, Forward Pass (Senior) remains an important artifact in the history of the game. Its existence serves as a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of early pinball manufacturers, who were experimenting with new technologies and designs that would eventually shape the course of pinball's development.