Majik Keys

Majik Keys is a rare electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine produced by Allied Amusement Company of Los Angeles, California in 1934, during the company's brief 1934-1935 run. As one of the earlier electromechanical machines from this period, Majik Keys holds a place in the evolution of the game's mechanical underpinnings.

The gameplay of Majik Keys features a standard electro-mechanical design of the era, with players feeding nickels (5 cents per play) to launch balls onto the playfield. A distinctive kicker at the bottom of the playfield propels balls back into play, adding a unique twist to the game. Although no specific theme is associated with this machine, its design and artwork are typical of early EM pinball machines from the 1930s. The fact that Majik Keys came in two sizes, Standard (19 inches by 38 inches) and the larger Junior (22 inches by 44 inches), highlights the early experimentation with game size and layout; the game was later renamed "Majik Keys Kicker" to emphasize the playfield kicker feature.

Unfortunately, very little is known about the designer or any other notable aspects of the machine's design or art. Nevertheless, Majik Keys remains an interesting piece of pinball history, offering a glimpse into the early days of electromechanical games and their development over time.