Elektro-Bomber (Type B)

The Elektro-Bomber (Type B) is a rare and intriguing electro-mechanical pinball machine from T.H. Bergmann & Company, a German manufacturer of Hamburg active from 1938 to 1968. Dating to the late 1930s, it is a flipperless game with no backbox, characteristic of the earliest era of pinball design.

The machine features 16 spring bumpers, a generous number for its time, which provided a challenging and unpredictable gameplay experience. The addition of lights, bells, and a chrome metal playfield further enhanced the overall sensory experience. The score totalizer, visible through a slot in the center playfield, allows players to track their progress up to 80,000 points.

While limited information is available on the machine's theme or designer, its unique features and historical significance make it an attractive addition to any serious pinball collection. The Elektro-Bomber (Type B) serves as a fascinating window into the early days of pinball, before flippers or backglasses became standard. A related, 20-bumper variant was released as the Elektro-Bomber (Type C), and backboxed versions were sold as the Elektro-Bomber (Brillant Type 1) and (Brillant Type 2).