Bunnyboard

The Marble Games Company's Bunnyboard, manufactured in November 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, is one of the earliest examples of a mechanical pinball game. As a product of the Pure Mechanical (PM) era, this machine predates the introduction of electric components that would later revolutionize the industry, making it a genuine piece of pinball's founding period.

Gameplay was simple: for 5 cents, players received seven balls to send through the pin-studded playfield. The stained cherrywood cabinet features carved designs, adding aesthetic appeal and offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship of its era. According to the Encyclopedia of Pinball Vol. 1, some examples carry the name 'Holmes Distributing Company' superimposed over the manufacturer's name on the paper of the lower apron.

Beyond these details, little specific information about Bunnyboard has been documented, and its design and theme remain largely unknown. Nevertheless, as a 1931 relic from a short-lived Ohio manufacturer, it serves as a testament to the game's humble mechanical beginnings before the electromechanical machines that followed.