Jungle Drums

Jungle Drums, released by Williams Electronics in 1971, is a safari-themed shooting gallery gun game -- not a true pinball machine, despite sometimes appearing on pinball lists and even in a Williams parts catalog. It is listed in pinball databases largely for clarification purposes.

The game features four moving figures: a gorilla that oscillates left and right at the front, two monkeys that slide up and down on either side, and a bird situated in the middle. Players aim at three tigers that light up in a recessed target gallery, using electronic sound effects and blacklighting to enhance the shooting experience. Only 750 units were produced, split between the US/Canada market and export.

As an unusual entry from Williams during a period when the company was expanding rapidly, Jungle Drums stands out as a novelty gun game rather than a conventional pinball title, making it a curiosity for collectors interested in Williams' broader coin-operated amusement output beyond pinball.