Mazuma

The Mazuma, produced by Pacific Manufacturing Corporation in 1937, is an early electro-mechanical (EM) one-ball payout machine. Its design offers a glimpse into the early days of coin-operated amusement machines.

Gameplay on the Mazuma revolves around 12 spring bumpers, providing players with opportunities to score points through various combinations of hits, in a single-ball-per-game format. The machine features a "Win or money-back" system, where unfortunate playing is recorded on the backglass. This feature attempts to entice players into continued play in hopes of losing enough to receive some or all of their deposited money back.

The Mazuma was also available in a ticket-vending model. Its name is period slang for "cash," fitting for a payout machine of this era. While details about the game's designer remain unknown, this machine offers a glimpse into the early evolution of the game from its humble beginnings.