Electric Hockey
About This Machine
Electric Hockey, manufactured by Exhibit Supply Company (ESCO) of Chicago in 1953, is an electro-mechanical head-to-head pinball machine. Two players positioned at opposite ends of the playfield play simultaneously, each controlling only the flippers facing their opponent.
The game costs 5 cents for 5 balls, and ends when either player scores three goals; a tilt penalty ends the game for both players. With 12 flippers total, including center flippers that are half-yellow and half-red, Electric Hockey demands precise control and quick reflexes from both competitors.
The game's hockey theme was a relatively fresh concept for pinball at the time. Little is known about the machine's designer or specific production details, and no serial number was found on the example examined, with the game's cabinet noting the coin door end as the Red Team's side. For enthusiasts and collectors, Electric Hockey offers a glimpse into the early history of head-to-head pinball competition.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Sports - Hockey
- Notable Features:
- 5 balls for 5 cents. Flippers (12). Game over when either player scores three goals. The center flippers are half-yellow and half-red. Tilt penalty: game over for both players. This is a head-to-head game where two players at opposite ends of the playfield compete in simultaneous play. Each player has flipper buttons which control only those flippers facing the opponent.