West Bound

West Bound, manufactured by Globe Manufacturing Company in 1935, is an early surviving example of a Pure Mechanical (PM) pinball machine. Emerging during the formative years of the industry, PM machines were characterized by their mechanical mechanisms and lack of electronic components (and, this early, by the absence of flippers, which would not be invented until 1947); gameplay instead relied on plunging, tilting, and gravity to guide the ball.

Specific details about West Bound's gameplay features or unique aspects are lacking in existing records. This scarcity only adds to the machine's mystique, inviting enthusiasts to speculate about its original design intent.

The Globe Manufacturing Company was active for only a brief period, and West Bound remains one of the few artifacts from their operation between 1934 and 1935. Its significance extends beyond its mechanical construction to serve as a tangible link to the evolution of the pinball industry during this critical period, of interest to collectors, historians, and enthusiasts alike.