Utrecht
Hi, following almost 30 years of two inch flippers during the 50s, 60s and 70s the three inch flipper was introduced at the end of the 70s. I was wondering which company introduced this three inch flipper and on what game.
(Topic ID: 193678)
Rochester, NY
For Gottlieb, I believe it was 1971's "Now," advertised as having "King Size Flippers for king size fun!"
Interesting thing is they made a few more short flipper games after this including Drop a Card.
Not sure when Bally made the switch, or if Bally or Williams made any 2 inch games after introducing the 3 inch bats.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:if Bally or Williams made any 2 inch games after introducing the 3 inch bats.
Bally Mariner (71) has 3" flippers.
Seems like most manufacturers had used then well before the late 70s
Newcastle
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