Light King

The Light King is a rare and enigmatic pure mechanical pin table that has evaded identification by manufacturer - the owner of the surviving example reported seeing no manufacturer name on it. Dating to around 1932-33, it is a wood-cabinet counter/table game measuring 39 1/2 inches long, 18 1/2 inches wide, and 38 inches high in the back, and it operates via a coin slide.

As a Pure Mechanical machine from the early 1930s, the Light King predates the invention of the flipper (which would not appear until 1947), so gameplay relied entirely on the shooting mechanism, gravity, and the layout of the playfield rather than any player-controlled paddles. The machine's lack of electronic or electromechanical components makes it a snapshot of pinball technology in its very early, pre-flipper form.

Given the rarity and mystery surrounding the Light King, any information about its history or origins would be valuable to collectors and enthusiasts. Unfortunately, no additional details are available at this time. Despite this, the machine remains an intriguing piece of pinball history that offers a glimpse into the early 1930s, pre-flipper era of pinball machines.