Marjorie

Marjorie, designed by Harry Mabs with artwork by Roy Parker, was manufactured by Gottlieb in July 1947. This single-player electro-mechanical machine is a flipperless design themed around 'Girls - Women,' one of many themes Gottlieb explored in this period.

In terms of gameplay, Marjorie features nine passive bumpers and six trap holes. Players could enjoy five balls for five cents, a common pricing model for the era. Notably, Marjorie predates flippers, which Gottlieb introduced industry-wide just a few months later with Humpty Dumpty in October 1947; operators of flipperless games like Marjorie would often retrofit flippers onto the playfield afterward, sometimes in unusual positions.

Marjorie's design and artwork are of interest to collectors, with a female figure prominently displayed. For enthusiasts, Marjorie offers a glimpse into the pre-flipper era of pinball, produced in a confirmed run of 1,200 units.