Rolletto

The Rolletto, manufactured by Midway Pattern Company in 1932, is an early example of pure mechanical pinball. As a Pure Mechanical (PM) machine, it represents the transition from earlier mechanical amusement devices to the coin-operated games that followed, predating the electromechanical (EM) and solid-state pinballs of later decades.

Gameplay on the Rolletto revolves around a basic concept: players aim to get balls to land in specific targets, with some areas scoring more points than others. What makes this machine notable is its reliance on purely mechanical components, which were still being experimented with at this early stage of pinball's development. According to the Encyclopedia of Pinball Volume 1, the Rolletto was produced in both Junior and Senior models.

While little is known about the Rolletto's designer or notable features beyond its basic mechanical construction, its rarity and age make it an intriguing find for collectors and historians, offering insight into the formative years of pinball's development.