Ace High

Ace High is an early piece of pinball history, manufactured by Pierce Tool and Manufacturing Company of Chicago in April 1932, during the first years of the coin-operated pinball boom. With its pure mechanical design and long, narrow form measuring 38 inches by 10 inches by 7 inches, Ace High was built as a table top counter game, though it was also available with matching wooden legs or a folding metal stand.

Gameplay on Ace High is simple by later standards. Players could choose between two options: 7 balls for 1 cent or 10 balls for 5 cents. At approximately 35 pounds, the machine was modest in size and weight compared with the floor-standing games that would soon dominate the industry.

Ace High's theme is centered on card games, a popular subject for amusement machines of the era. Little is known about the machine's designer or any notable events associated with its creation, and as such, Ace High remains an intriguing footnote in pinball history, inviting enthusiasts to explore its place within the broader context of early pinball development.