Baby Billard

Baby Billard is a rare and enigmatic example of early pinball's mechanical roots. Its exact origins remain shrouded in mystery, with both manufacturer and designer unknown to date, and no confirmed date of manufacture. This Pure Mechanical (PM) pin table shares the same playfield layout as Scott, Adickes & Cie's 1933 'Arc En Ciel Bebe', though with different artwork, suggesting it dates from a similar period.

The gameplay involves paying 25 centimes for 10 marbles, one of which is red, adding an element of variety to the game. The cabinet measures 95 cm long, 50 cm wide, and 97 cm high – relatively compact dimensions for its time. Interestingly, at least one known example has its coin slot and coin return plate positioned at the far left of the cabinet front rather than the more common placement just left of center.

Little is known about Baby Billard's art or theme, but it stands as a fascinating relic from pinball's mechanical past, showcasing how early pin tables relied on simple mechanics rather than electromechanical components.