The Baron

The Baron, manufactured by D. Robbins and Company in August 1933, is a pure mechanical (PM) tabletop/counter pinball game. As with much of the earliest pinball era, it predates the electromechanical machines that would follow.

Gameplay on The Baron is characterized by its simple mechanics, with play available for either 1 or 5 cents. Its aluminum 'Figure 8' playfield layout is a notable design choice for a countertop game of this size, distinguishing it from flat, single-path layouts common in similar machines.

The Baron's cabinet features an ebony-finished wood case, measuring 19 inches long, 9 1/4 inches wide, and 5 1/4 inches high. Its theme is unknown, and further information on its design, art, or history remains elusive, leaving enthusiasts to appreciate it primarily for its rarity and its place among D. Robbins' early 1930s counter-game offerings.