Rolo-Polo

Rolo-Polo is a rare and enigmatic pure mechanical (PM) pinball machine from The Rolo-Polo Company. Its exact year of production is unknown, which only adds to the mystery surrounding this machine. It is built as a pin table with a whiffle-style playfield.

Gameplay on Rolo-Polo is centered around its distinguishing feature: 10 balls for just five cents. This setup would have been a notable draw for players, offering a substantial amount of play for their nickel. Beyond its whiffle playfield, little is documented about the machine's specific mechanisms, artwork, or theme.

Despite the lack of documentation, Rolo-Polo holds a place in pinball history simply through its rarity and its status as a pure mechanical machine from the game's early, undated era. While few details are known about this enigmatic machine, it remains an intriguing relic for those tracing the origins of pinball.