Click

The Click pinball machine is a rare and intriguing piece of electro-mechanical (EM) gaming history. Produced by Stoner Manufacturing Company of Aurora, Illinois sometime between 1933 and 1941, its exact year of release remains unknown, though scant evidence (a lack of trade-magazine ads until early 1942) suggests it may have been among Stoner's last games before the company closed.

The gameplay features a unique twist with five balls launched for just five cents, making it an affordable and accessible option for players at the time. The machine boasts 16 passive bumpers, which were a common feature in early EM games but still offer an interesting challenge to modern players. Click's electro-mechanical design would have relied on relays, switches, and other mechanical components to control gameplay, adding to its historical charm.

The theme of Click, featuring women involved in photography and sports, adds to the machine's interest for collectors and enthusiasts. Unfortunately, due to the lack of available information, there is no additional trivia or anecdotes to share about this rare piece of gaming history. Nonetheless, Click remains an intriguing piece in the evolution of pinball and a true gem for those seeking out unique examples from the EM era.