Montague Andrew Elijah Redgrave (July 31, 1844 – 1934) was an English-American game designer who bridged the gap between table Bagatelle and Pinball through his popular "Parlor Table Bagatelle" game.[1] The game was first released around 1871 and possibly went on to influence the creation of the Caille Bros. "Log Cabin" (released around 1902).[2]
Redgrave was born in Lambeth, Surrey, the son of William Redgrave and Sarah Curtis Newberry.[3] He immigrated to New Jersey, where he worked as a grocery manufacturer.[4]
In 1871, he patented the first game that resembles modern pinball, calling it "Improvements in Bagatelles." His design introduced the spring-loaded plunger for launching the pinball.[5]
He died in 1934 in Montclair, New Jersey.