# Thing

The "Thing" pinball machine, manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Co. in 1951, is known for its unique gameplay, featuring a "mystery score" area at the center of the playfield, representing the game's "thing" box.

## Manufacturer
[Chicago Coin Machine Mfg. Co.](/manufacturers/chicago-coin-machine-mfg-co)

## Production
1951

## Design team
- Art: [Roy Parker](/people/roy-parker)

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- [Pin-Bowler](/games/pinball/pin-bowler-1949)
- [Twinky](/games/pinball/twinky)
- [Stampede / Rawhide](/games/pinball/stampede-rawhide)
- [Juke Box](/games/pinball/juke-box)
- [Sky Rider / Hi-Flyer](/games/pinball/sky-rider-hi-flyer)
- [Sun Valley](/games/pinball/sun-valley)
- [Gun Smoke](/games/pinball/gun-smoke)
- [Hi-Score Pool](/games/pinball/hi-score-pool)

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