World's Fair Jig Saw

Released by Rock-ola Manufacturing Corporation in August 1933, World's Fair Jig-Saw is a pure mechanical pinball machine designed by David Rockola to commemorate Chicago's Century of Progress International Exposition. This single-player game captured the excitement surrounding the 1933 World's Fair and featured innovative playfield animation technology where puzzle pieces aligned themselves when balls fell into designated holes.

The machine stands 42 inches high, 38 inches long, and 19 inches wide, representing a new height standard for Rock-Ola pin games of that era. Coin operation offered flexible pricing with 1 cent or 5 cent play options, typically configured for 10 balls for 5 cents. The jigsaw puzzle theme with animated playfield elements provided a novel entertainment experience that set it apart from simpler bagatelle-style games of the period.

World's Fair Jig-Saw represents a significant milestone in early pinball history, emerging during the industry's transition from basic mechanical games to more sophisticated entertainment devices. The machine's connection to the 1933 Chicago World's Fair made it both a contemporary attraction and a lasting piece of historical memorabilia. Today, surviving examples are highly valued by collectors, earning an 8.5/10 rating and representing the innovative spirit of early 1930s pinball manufacturing.