Casino

The Casino, manufactured by Sicking Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio in 1932, is a rare and significant piece of pinball history. As one of the earliest known mechanical pinball machines, it predates the first electromechanical (EM) games that would revolutionize the industry just a few years later. The Casino's pure mechanical design showcases the ingenuity of its creators in crafting a coin-operated amusement device that can still hold players' attention today.

The machine measured 23 inches wide by 47 inches long by 34 inches high and was made with detachable legs. An interesting historical wrinkle is that the game may actually have been manufactured by another company: a period advertisement stated 'Entire factory stock secured by us at our own price,' and touted the game as 'built to sell at $125.00' while it was actually priced at $47.50 - suggesting Sicking may have acquired surplus stock rather than producing the machine from scratch.

Despite being over 90 years old, the Casino remains an interesting piece of pinball history. Unfortunately, there is no information available on its specific gameplay mechanics, themes, or designer. Nevertheless, its historical significance and unusual sales story make it a prized subject for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage pinball machines.