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The first pinball like table was patented in 1869 by Montague Redgrave, back then was named 'Bagatelle' after the billiard like game of the same name. The first known use of the word pinball to describe the device was for the very popular table 'Baffle Ball' designed by David Gottlieb in 1932.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe first coin-operated "pinball machine" was invented in 1931 by Automatic Industries and was called "Whiffle Board". But the gaming industry really began in the mid 1930's with the production
of a game called "Ballyhoo". It was invented by one Raymond Maloney, who later started the Bally Manufacturing Company of Chicago, IL.
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∙ 15y agoRegarding the modern pinball game, the first electrified pinball game was developed in both Los Angeles and Chicago in 1933 by one company.
The name of this game was CONTACT. It had many firsts !
The manufacturer was FRED C. McCLELLAN, President of
Pacific Amusement Manufacturing Co.
or PAMCO.
Harry Williams, working for Mr. McCLELLAN was the designer of this game for
Pacific Amusement Manufacturing Company, PAMCO.
Williams later founded his own company.
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∙ 15y agoVariations of pinball go back to the 15th century, but what we know today as pinball was invented by a British guy (living in America) with a pull back plunger and spring in 1871. Flippers weren't added until the 1940s
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∙ 14y agoThe first coin-operated "pinball machine" was invented in 1931 by Automatic Industries and was called "Whiffle Board". But the gaming industry really began in the mid 1930's with the production
of a game called "Ballyhoo". It was invented by one Raymond Maloney, who later started the Bally Manufacturing Company of Chicago, IL.
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∙ 14y agoThe first coin-operated "pinball machine" was invented in 1931 by Automatic Industries and was called "Whiffle Board". But the gaming industry really began in the mid 1930's with the production
of a game called "Ballyhoo". It was invented by one Raymond Maloney, who later started the Bally Manufacturing Company of Chicago, IL.
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∙ 7y agoDavid Gottlieb's Baffle Ball.
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∙ 13y ago1937
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When was the pinball machine invented?
You can look up your answer by clicking on this link. http://www.bmigaming.com/pinballhistory.htm
Can you make a pinball machine with other pinball machine parts?
No. It can't be called as pinball game if there's no parts in it.
How can you figure out how old your pinball machine is?
Search for your machine on the Internet Pinball Data Base. It will tell you all about it.
How big are pinball machines?
It depends on the size of the pinball machine :P
How do you fix a time warp pinball machine?
i would just go get a new pinball machine there is no resion to set the time
When was the pinball machine manufactured?
Considering this is in the invention section, I'm assuming you are asking when pinball was first made. The first coin-operated "pinball machine" was invented in 1931 by Automatic Industries and was called "Whiffle Board". But the gaming industry really began in the mid 1930's with the production of a game called "Ballyhoo". It was invented by one Raymond Maloney, who later started the Bally Manufacturing Company of Chicago, IL.
Where can a collector find a Karate Fight pinball machine for sale?
There are several places where someone could find a Karate Fight pinball machine that is for sale. Websites such as, vintage arcade, and the pinball company, sell Karate Fight pinball machines.
How inveted the pinball?
Montegue Redgrave, a British inventor invented the pinball in 1871.
What is the value of a Kiss pinball machine and a Gottlieb Kings and Queens Pinball Machine?
A fully restored 1979 Bally Kiss pinball machine can go from $5000 -$7000 The same conditioned Gottlieb Kings and Queens goes for about $1500 -$2000
What is the value of a Williams Tropical Fun pinball machine?
The Mr. Pinball, Pinball List and Price Guide 2008, lists the price as $400, but that depends on the condition of the machine, both how it looks and how well it works.
Was the first pinball machine popular?
yes, it was
What is the value of trizone pinball machine?
24.87
