The Jungle

The Jungle pinball machine, produced by Renov' Automatic - Jolux (trade name J. Martina) of Marcoussis and Paris, France, is a conversion of Gottlieb's 1965 'Dodge City', reworked into an electro-mechanical game with a jungle-fantasy theme. Active from 1968 to 1984, the manufacturer's exact release year for this specific conversion remains unknown. The backglass artwork, credited to artist Jean Amiot, features a silkscreened paper sheet sandwiched between two glass panels, with a Buddha depiction covering Gottlieb's original animated area (though some units still show remnants of Gottlieb's animation beneath).

The Jungle boasts an impressive array of playfield elements for a four-player EM game, including two flippers, three pop bumpers, four passive bumpers, five rollunders, and two slingshots, all contributing to engaging, dynamic gameplay. Two kick-out holes add challenge as players navigate the ball through the jungle-themed layout, while a projection roto unit beneath the playfield enhances the visual effects.

Dual left and right outlanes allow for varied ball drainage patterns, and the maximum displayed score per player is 1,999 points. Despite its relatively obscure status, The Jungle's blend of classic EM gameplay mechanics, French manufacturing history, and reused conversion artwork makes it an intriguing find for collectors interested in European pinball conversions.