Big Top

The Big Top pinball machine, produced by Genco Manufacturing Company beginning in February 1949, is an early flipper-era game designed by Harvey Heiss. Production records confirm a run of 1,618 units built over roughly six weeks in early 1949.

Key features include its two flippers, which were still a relatively new concept at the time, allowing players to control the ball far more actively than in pre-war games. Two pop bumpers and five kick-out holes add to the machine's dynamic gameplay, creating an engaging experience for early pinball players.

The circus/carnival theme is executed through colorful artwork that transports players to the excitement of a classic midway. As a documented example of Genco's post-war flipper production, Big Top stands as an interesting piece in the evolution of electromechanical gameplay for collectors and historians alike.