Baseball

The Baseball pinball machine, manufactured by Genco Manufacturing Company in June 1935, holds a special place in pinball history as one of the earliest electro-mechanical (EM) games, arriving right as the industry was beginning its shift from purely mechanical devices toward EM technology.

Baseball's gameplay is centered around the iconic American pastime, with the player aiming to score runs while getting players on base without accumulating three outs. The game features a unique backglass design that displays the current state of play, showing the number of runs and outs as well as the position of players on the bases. The lower playfield also records the runs scored during the game. The game is said to have originally been equipped with an emerald green cabinet and natural wood finish, giving it a distinctive look.

Baseball operated on a dry cell battery, though many surviving examples have since been converted to line power. Despite its age, this machine remains a fascinating piece of pinball history, offering a glimpse into the early days of the game and its development toward the modern machines we enjoy today.