Jack Rabbit
About This Machine
The Jack Rabbit, produced by Century Manufacturing Company in October 1934, is an example of an early electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine, from a period when the industry was still years away from the invention of flippers (which would not appear until 1947). This pioneering design marked an early step in the transition from purely mechanical pinball toward electrified play.
As a pre-flipper EM game, the Jack Rabbit's gameplay would have relied on skillful plunging and tilting rather than flipper control, with players navigating the ball through a layout of targets and obstacles typical of mid-1930s machines, likely using basic electromechanical components such as solenoids and contacts to register scoring.
Unfortunately, no information is available regarding the machine's original artwork, theme, or specific rule set. However, its age and rarity make it a valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts, serving as a tangible link to pinball's earliest electromechanical era.