The 5 most common machines by Mills Novelty Co. Released 671 machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1896.

It is fully automatic and pays out like a Mystery bell, however it has no jackpot (at introduction). The Vest Pocket Bell works with a push-pull slot-it has no handle. It measures only 8' x 7' x 8' and weighs 15 pounds. The Mills Vest Pocket bell was introduced in 1938 and was in production into the '50s. Fey later worked with the Mills company to produce a wider line of machines as they grew in popularity. This machine already featured the familiar spinning reels with fruits and card characters. The first mechanical slot machine was developed by Charles Fey in 1895.

Few exist today because of the well known and documented reluctance of slot operators throughout the country to use what was both the first and last Mills Novelty slot machine that was - by design - gaffed. Mills 5-cent FUTURITY antique slot machine, 1934 The FUTURITY is clearly the rarest of the Mills three-reelers.