Dolly

Dolly, manufactured by Marvel Manufacturing Company in 1947, dates from the very beginning of the flipper era in pinball. Notably, it was the first flipper machine made by Marvel, arriving in November 1947, just months after flippers were first introduced to the industry. That places Dolly among the earliest wave of flipper games and gives it a genuine claim on pinball history.

Gameplay features include two flippers, ten passive bumpers, and eight kick-out holes. This layout allows players to navigate the ball through the playfield, interacting with various obstacles to achieve high scores. While the game's rules are not documented in detail, it likely employed a traditional scoring system of its day, with points awarded for successful shots and combinations.

Art and design elements on Dolly are typical of its era, featuring images of women in dancing or performing costumes. The theme, catalogued as "Terpsichorean Entertainment - Girls - Women," was not uncommon in early pinball machines, which often relied on eye-catching artwork to attract players. Little is known about the designer behind this machine, but Dolly remains an intriguing piece of pinball history, offering a glimpse into the game's transition into the flipper age.