# Mercury / Rocket

"Mercury" and "Rocket" are two electro-mechanical pinball machines released by Genco Manufacturing Co. in 1950, both sharing identical playfield layouts and artwork. Designed by Harvey Heiss, these machines feature two flippers, a single pop bumper, and ten kick-out holes.

## Manufacturer
[Genco Manufacturing Co.](/manufacturers/genco-manufacturing-co)

## Production
1950

## Design team
- Design: [Steve Kordek](/people/steve-kordek)
- Art: [George Molentin](/people/george-molentin)
- Design: [Harvey Heiss](/people/harvey-heiss)

## Related
- [Show Boat](/games/pinball/show-boat-1957)
- [Trade Winds](/games/pinball/trade-winds-1948)
- [Hits and Runs](/games/pinball/hits-and-runs-1951)
- [Merry Widow](/games/pinball/merry-widow-1948)
- [Black Gold](/games/pinball/black-gold-1949)
- [Camel Caravan](/games/pinball/camel-caravan-1949)
- [Screwball](/games/pinball/screwball-1948)
- [Three Feathers](/games/pinball/three-feathers-1949)

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