Fun Land Rifle

The Fun Land Rifle, manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company and shipping by August 1974, is an electro-mechanical (EM) shooting-gallery game - not a flipper pinball - built around a circus/carnival theme reminiscent of classic traveling fairs and amusement parks. Cash Box reported the game "currently in production" that August, with sample shipments en route to distributors. Interestingly, the manufacturer's flyer and magazine ads referred to the game simply as "Funland," while the backglass displayed the full title "Fun Land Rifle" - and reportedly the game shipped without an 8-track tape included, leaving buyers to supply their own.

Play could be set for 15, 20, or 25 shots per game, with pricing of one play for 25 cents or two plays for 25 cents (operator adjustable), giving operators flexibility to suit their location. The machine's sound system relied on that (buyer-supplied) 8-track tape, and blacklighting added visual flair to the carnival-themed cabinet.

Little else is documented about the Fun Land Rifle's designer or commercial performance, but its playful theme and unusual "bring your own tape" sound setup make it a distinctive entry in Chicago Coin's mid-1970s shooting-gallery lineup.