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5.3 - What are Electro-Mechanical games? (Pinball History)

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This article is from the General Pinball FAQ, by Keith Johnson keefer@access.digex.net with numerous contributions by others.









5.3 - What are Electro-Mechanical games? (Pinball History)

EMs, as they are affectionately called, are basically games that have lots of
wires, bells, whistles, and (perhaps their most distinctive feature) scoring
reels. I would say the name refers to their basic nature of electricity
signalling certain relays and solenoids to move and change your score or ring
bells.

-- Thanks to David Marston <marston@coos.dartmouth.edu> for suggestions.

 

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