'DECA-BILL'
About This Machine
The DECA-BILL is a Pure Mechanical (PM) pinball machine whose manufacturer and year of production are unknown. This lack of information leaves much of its origin a mystery for pinball historians.
From a gameplay perspective, the DECA-BILL features 16 trap holes and one gobble hole (labeled "PERDU"), suggesting a challenging experience for players. The long and curved outhole trough adds to the machine's unique character, while the unpainted wood playfield with flower patterns surrounding each trap hole creates a visually striking look.
The DECA-BILL's design is notable for its use of a military stencil font in the name "DECA-BILL," printed in capital letters and curving along the upper ball arch. The cabinet measures 79 cm long, 44 cm wide, and 29 cm high, with an access door on the front left side allowing the metal cash box to be removed. Without further documentation, the meaning behind these design choices remains unknown, but the machine remains an interesting example of early mechanical payout/counter-game design.
Technical Details
- Notable Features:
- Trap holes (16), Gobble hole (1). The playfield is unpainted wood but each trap hole is surrounded by a large flower design. The outhole trough is long and curved. The gobble hole is labeled PERDU. Access door on front left side of the wood cabinet allows metal cash box to be removed. The name 'DECA-BILL' includes single quotations marks and appears at top of playfield curving along the upper ball arch. The name is in capital letters and is printed with a military stencil font. Cabinet measures 79 cm long, 44 cm wide, and 29 cm high.