I have no idea how this item has survived almost 100 years without being used. Against all odds, this is a new old stock (balls are in packing bag attached to front pins with twine) Baffle Ball pinball game.

This is the smaller home tabletop version of what has been described as the first pinball game ever manufactured. Manufacturer was Gottlieb.

Measures 14” x 23”. The metal trim pieces show tarnish and I can’t promise every pin is there, but it appears to be complete. Paint is in basically perfect condition. I’m not about to be the first person to test it. I want to preserve it. But I did pull back the spring knob that releases the balls and it works great.

There is some dust. I do not want to wipe it off for fear of damaging it.

Belongs in a museum or a high end collection. Thank you for looking.