Play Golf

Play Golf, manufactured by Chester-Pollard Amusement Co., Inc. of New York, New York, is a rare Pure Mechanical pinball machine from an unknown era. Its distinctive golfing theme and dual-lever control scheme make it a notable piece for collectors of early amusement machines.

One of the most distinctive aspects of Play Golf is its flexible coin-play, allowing players to launch three balls for 5 cents or five balls for 5 cents. The left lever controls the position of the manikin golfer, while the right lever governs the swing, offering a level of interaction not commonly found in the simplest early pinball machines.

Play Golf's large upright cabinet adds to its visual appeal. Two similar cabinet variants are known to exist -- one with a straight edge along the bottom and no crosspiece between the legs (possibly the Standard Model), and one with a curved bottom edge and a crosspiece between the legs (possibly the Deluxe Model). Little information is available about the game's design team or exact release date, leaving enthusiasts to speculate about its origins, but its unique blend of mechanical gameplay and golfing theme makes it a fascinating artifact of early pinball.