# Lightning

"Lightning," released by Marvel Manufacturing Company in May 1947, is a single-player, flipperless electro-mechanical pinball machine with a space-travel theme. The playfield features nine passive bumpers and six kick-out holes, gives five balls for a nickel, and awards replays.

## Manufacturer
[Marvel Manufacturing Company](/manufacturers/marvel-manufacturing-company)

## Production
1947–present

## Related
- [Gold Mine](/games/pinball/gold-mine-1948)
- [Leap-Year](/games/pinball/leap-year-1948)
- [Cleopatra](/games/pinball/cleopatra-1948)
- [Hit Parade](/games/pinball/hit-parade-1948)
- [Dolly](/games/pinball/dolly)
- [Oscar](/games/pinball/oscar)
- [Carnival](/games/pinball/carnival-1947)

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