Vintage 1950s Wheel of Fortune Bagatelle Pinball Game Mars Toys, Brit. Pat.

Vintage 1950s “Wheel of Fortune” Bagatelle Pinball Game – Mars Toys, Brit. Pat. 712557

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Bring a touch of mid-century fun into your collection with this vintage tabletop Wheel of Fortune bagatelle-style pinball game, made in Britain by Mars Toys and protected under Brit. Pat. 712557 (filed mid-1950s).

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Measuring approximately 35 cm in length, this larger-scale game offers more presence than the typical pocket versions. Players launch the coloured balls using the spring-loaded plunger, aiming for high-scoring pockets such as 2000 or 5000 points, while the spinning Wheel of Fortune at the top adds chance-based excitement with score modifiers including double score, treble score, add or minus points, and no score. A printed rule at the base – “Second ball trebles score” – heightens the challenge.

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Constructed with a clear plastic casing, printed playfield, and original coloured balls, it remains a charming example of mid-20th century British toy design.

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Condition: This piece is in good playable vintage condition with the mechanism intact and balls present. There is visible wear to the printed playfield surface, particularly around the “Wheel of Fortune” lettering, from decades of use, but this does not detract from the overall character and display appeal. The spring plunger works smoothly, and the wheel spins freely.

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Key features:

Authentic mid-century British toy by Mars Toys

Brit. Pat. 712557 (1950s) stamped on the playfield

Complete with original balls and working plunger mechanism

Larger size (approx. 35 cm long) than standard bagatelle games

Collectible Wheel of Fortune design with chance-based scoring

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This is a nostalgic 1950s–60s British bagatelle game, perfect for display, collection, or even gentle play, and is priced at £45 to reflect both its scarcity and the enduring appeal of vintage Mars Toys.

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All descriptions are provided to the best of our knowledge and cannot be guaranteed as definitive.