Rodeo Shooting Gallery

The Rodeo Shooting Gallery, manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company in January 1972, is an electro-mechanical gun game, not a pinball machine. Its rodeo theme was an unusual choice among coin-op gun games of the era, adding to its historical interest.

Gameplay in Rodeo Shooting Gallery centers on shooting sixteen targets using a rifle mechanism, with blacklighting enhancing the visual presentation. The machine's use of 8-track stereo tape sound was a notable audio feature for its time. A replay wheel with a maximum of 28 rewarded skilled players with extra credits.

The Rodeo Shooting Gallery's art and design reflect its era, with a focus on capturing the energy of rodeo events through colorful graphics. Its rarity among collectors today makes it a coveted find, both for its historical significance as a 1970s gun game and its distinctive rodeo theming.