Jungle Gun

Jungle Gun, manufactured by United Manufacturing Company in July 1954, is a rare and intriguing electro-mechanical gun game, not a pinball machine. Its gameplay revolves around accuracy, with players aiming a gun at targets on the playfield for rewards. Jungle Gun's payment structure offered 20 shots for a dime, with five additional shots awarded for 20 hits, adding a sense of progression and reward.

From a design standpoint, Jungle Gun's cabinet is striking, advertised at 73 inches high and 31 inches wide, with a Sports-Hunting-Safari theme. The game's maximum displayed score of 850 points — a perfect score — added to its appeal for skilled players. The identity of Jungle Gun's designer is not documented.

Jungle Gun is a piece of United Manufacturing Company's mid-century output, and it was also produced with a Match-A-Score feature as the companion title 'De Luxe Jungle Gun'. For collectors and enthusiasts, it offers a glimpse into the shooting-gallery amusement games that were popular alongside pinball during this period.