Dubbs

Dubbs, manufactured by Standard Novelty Co., is a pure mechanical table-top/counter game, a category of coin-operated skill games that generally predates the electro-mechanical (EM) era that would later dominate the pinball industry. Its design reflects the simplicity of early pinball-adjacent amusements, where gameplay relied entirely on manually operated mechanisms rather than electrical components.

A key feature of Dubbs is its ability to dispense 7 balls for a single cent. The cabinet measures 31 inches long, 16 1/2 inches wide, and 9 inches high. Beyond these specifications, no information survives about the game's specific rules or objectives, and even its exact date and place of manufacture are undocumented -- researchers are still seeking a clearer image of its paper apron to help pin down the manufacturer's city and state.

While little is known about the machine's design, art, or theme, its rarity and mechanical simplicity make it a notable curiosity for collectors interested in the earliest days of coin-operated skill games.