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I inherited a 1930 Cisco baffle ball game from my great aunt. I've had little luck finding much information or history on the game, and have learned only that it was manufatured for by this company for only 1 year. I'm interested in knowing the history and value of the machine. I have attached a photo.
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Hi Sean, Pinballs really got started in 1930-31, and a number of companies started, but few survived for more than a year or two, as the manufacturing shifted to Chicago. I believe your game is called "Cisco", Made by the Cisco Company Incorporated, from Kansas City, Missouri. They were around in 1931-2. Value is not high as a collectible. Probably in the range of $200-300. Larry
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