Loop Ball

The Loop Ball, manufactured by Success Games Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in August 1932, is an early Pure Mechanical (PM) pinball machine from the game's formative years. Produced by a company that operated only briefly (1932-1934), it is a scarce find that offers insight into the pioneering, experimental era of coin-operated amusements.

Gameplay on the Loop Ball offers 12 balls for five cents, and it stands out for letting players choose among three sets of rules: Roule, Poke, and Pointe. As a Pure Mechanical machine, it had no electrical components, flippers, or bumpers -- the ball's path was governed entirely by gravity, pins, and the tilt of the cabinet, with players relying on skillful nudging rather than any powered mechanisms to influence play.

Little information exists on the Loop Ball's art or theme, suggesting a minimalist countertop design typical of the period. Its rarity and short manufacturing window make it a noteworthy find for collectors interested in the earliest days of pinball.