New Rocket

The New Rocket (1938) is a rare and intriguing piece of electro-mechanical pinball history, manufactured by Bally Manufacturing Corporation, one of the pioneering companies in the industry. It is a Flipperless, single-player machine offering 5-ball play, reflecting the era before flippers were introduced to pinball design.

The game's design is simple yet effective, with a compact footprint measuring 42 inches long by 22 inches wide. While the theme remains unspecified, the machine's art and design are characteristic of Bally's early work, featuring clean lines, minimal ornamentation, and a functional aesthetic. As a flipperless machine, gameplay relied on skillful plunging and nudging rather than flipper control, typical of pinball's earliest era.

The scarcity and age of the New Rocket make it a sought-after collector's item among pinball enthusiasts and historians. Little additional information is available about this machine, also known as "Rocket of 1938," leaving much to discovery for those lucky enough to come across one in good condition.