"IT"

"IT", made by H. B. Jackson Mfg. Co. of Seattle, Washington circa the 1930s, is a rare and intriguing pin table in pinball history. As a Pure Mechanical (PM) machine, it predates the advent of electrical components in pinball design. What's most striking about "IT" is its unusual gameplay feature: for just 5 cents, players receive an astonishing 10 balls onto the playfield, apparently eight of one color and two of a different color that count double, a generous allowance for its era.

In terms of design and art, "IT" remains something of a mystery, with no discernible theme documented. Its plain aesthetic is characteristic of many early mechanical pinball machines, which often prioritized function over flair. The lack of explicit branding or designer credit further adds to the machine's mystique, encased as its name is in quotation marks on the instruction card itself.

Despite the scarcity of information, "IT" remains an interesting artifact for historians and collectors, offering a glimpse into the developmental stages of pinball technology through its unusual ball-count gameplay.