Crazy Clock

Crazy Clock is an intriguing electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine from Sega Enterprises, Ltd. of Tokyo, manufactured in 1972, early in the company's 1971-1979 run as a pinball maker. This two-player game is built around a clock motif and features mechanical backbox animation, a moving clock hand in the backglass.

Gameplay features include two flippers, four pop bumpers, and two slingshots, providing players with a variety of ways to work the ball. Standup targets and a kick-out hole add challenge, while a right-outlane ball return gate and an up-post between the flippers give players extra saves. The most striking touch is a moving clock pendulum visible through a clear window in the playfield, and, in a practical flourish, the lower cabinet even houses a relay tester for troubleshooting.

Crazy Clock's timepiece conceit gives it a distinctive personality among early-1970s EM games. The maximum displayed score is 99,990 points per player, the replay wheel tops out at 25, and two bells supply the sound, a subtle but characteristic auditory touch.