Roll-Mee

The Roll-Mee pinball machine, manufactured by Mason and Company of Newark, New Jersey in 1932, is a rare example of pure mechanical pinball. As an early pin table from this period, it offers a small window into pinball's pre-flipper era, well before the flipper (introduced in 1947) would revolutionize the game.

Little detail survives about Roll-Mee's specific gameplay mechanics beyond its classification as a pin table, in keeping with mechanical games of its era that relied on gravity, obstacles, and the tilt of the cabinet rather than any powered or electronic assistance. The machine's design is presumed to follow the utilitarian aesthetic common to games of the period, with a focus on function over form.

Very little is known about the Roll-Mee's designer or any notable features it may have had. Its rarity has likely contributed to the scarcity of information available today. Nevertheless, this early pinball machine serves as a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of the game, making it a coveted find among collectors and historians.