The New Hi-Lite

The New Hi-Lite, manufactured by Western Equipment & Supply Company of Chicago sometime between 1934 and 1938, is an electromechanical pinball machine and a follow-up to the company's earlier 'Hi-Lite,' distinguished by its rectangular backbox and backglass, with the words "The New Hi-Lite" printed on the lower playfield.

Gameplay offered generous value for the era: ten balls for five cents, with 17 gobble holes and two kickers providing scoring opportunities across the playfield. Its illuminated backglass would have been a notable visual touch for players in the mid-1930s. The cabinet was advertised at 40 inches long and 20 inches wide.

Beyond these specifications, little else is documented about the game's design, theme, or the individuals behind it, leaving The New Hi-Lite as one of many intriguing but under-documented artifacts from pinball's electromechanical infancy.