Object of the game is to win by being the first player to clear all the marbles out of the 6 oblong pans in his/her own tray, OR to win by "default", when some other player fills all of their six penalty holes at the top of their tray.
Very mancala-like.

Description from Selchow & Righter Co. Catalog:

Just like eating Peanuts - when you play Dead Pan, you keep coming back for more. Another Winner following on the heels of Scrabble. Novel in appearance, new in method of play and easy - so easy to learn. Nothing to do but drop Marbles into the beautiful plastic trays - but it's a real Challenge to WIN. For all ages.

Contents:

In beautiful modern box 16 3/8" X 9 3/4" X 2" containing four colored plastic trays, 72 colored marbles, short easy-to-read directions in the box cover.