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Whiffle

gameactive3 mentionsFirst seen Apr 17, 2018Last seen Sep 22, 2025

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Whiffle is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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Claims (3)

  • factualhigh

    Whiffle (1931) is the very first game with a coin slot mechanism

    Source: Mike C. HalePast Times Pinball History Ep 1: Whiffle
  • factualhigh

    Whiffle was made by Automatic Industries

    Source: Mike C. HalePast Times Pinball History Ep 1: Whiffle
  • opinionhigh

    Whiffle is the first significant pinball specifically because it introduced coin operations

    Source: Mike C. HalePast Times Pinball History Ep 1: Whiffle

Recent Mentions (3)

  • 1931 coin-operated bagatelle game by Automatic Industries; first game with coin slot mechanism

    Past Times Pinball History Ep 1: WhiffleSep 26, 2023
  • Historic pinball machine on display at museum (display piece, not playable)

    THE STRONG NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PLAYApr 17, 2018
  • 1931 flipperless pinball game at Red Hook Pinball Museum pop-up

    Music of the SpheresSep 22, 2025

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