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Gottlieb Pinball Machines
Gottlieb (formerly D. Gottlieb & Co.) was an American arcade game corporation based in Chicago, Illinois. History The main office and plant was located at 1140-50 N. Kostner Avenue until the early 1970s when a new modern plant and office was located at 165 W. Lake Street in Northlake, IL. A subassembly plant was located in Fargo, ND. The company was established by David Gottlieb in 1927, initially producing pinball machines while later expanding into various other games including pitch-and-bats, bowling games, and eventually video arcade games (notably '' Reactor'' and ''Q*bert ''and, leading to the demise of Mylstar, M*A*C*H*3.) Like other manufacturers, Gottlieb first made mechanical pinball machines, including the first successful coin-operated pinball machine ''Baffle Ball'' in 1931. Electromechanical machines were produced starting in 1935. The 1947 development of player-actuated, solenoid-driven 2-inch bats called "flippers" revolutionized the industry. Players now had th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Park (pinball)
''Central Park'' is a pinball machine that was released by Gottlieb in 1966. The game was sold in 3,100 units. It was designed by Ed Krynski and the art was done by Roy Parker. Gameplay ''Central Park'' is a very difficult game due to the large gap between the flippers. The goal of the game is to raise a special called the Tree Bonus by collecting numbers. The player can collect numbers by hitting targets at the top of the playfield. Every time 100 points are scored in Central Park an animated monkey on the backglass will ring a bell. Hitting the 7 and 9 would light up a bumper, earning 10 points instead of the usual 1. The 2 and 4 would also light up a bumper. Design team * Concept: Ed Krynski * Game Design: Ed Krynski * Mechanics: Ed Krynski * Artwork: Art Stenholm, Roy Parker * Animation: Ed Krynski Digital versions ''Central Park'' is available as a licensed table of ''The Pinball Arcade'' for several platforms, and can be adjusted to have extra balls allowed or not, howeve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barb Wire (pinball)
Gottlieb (formerly D. Gottlieb & Co.) was an American arcade game corporation based in Chicago, Illinois. History The main office and plant was located at 1140-50 N. Kostner Avenue until the early 1970s when a new modern plant and office was located at 165 W. Lake Street in Northlake, IL. A subassembly plant was located in Fargo, ND. The company was established by David Gottlieb in 1927, initially producing pinball machines while later expanding into various other games including pitch-and-bats, bowling games, and eventually video arcade games (notably '' Reactor'' and ''Q*bert ''and, leading to the demise of Mylstar, M*A*C*H*3.) Like other manufacturers, Gottlieb first made mechanical pinball machines, including the first successful coin-operated pinball machine ''Baffle Ball'' in 1931. Electromechanical machines were produced starting in 1935. The 1947 development of player-actuated, solenoid-driven 2-inch bats called "flippers" revolutionized the industry. Players now had th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spirit Of 76 (pinball)
''Spirit of 76'' is a pinball game designed by Ed Krynski and Wayne Neyens and released in 1975 by Gottlieb. The pinball machine should not be confused with the pinball machine '' The Spirit of '76'' by Mirco Games, Inc.http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2293 Spirit of 76 by Gottlieb on the Internet Pinball Database Two other versions of this pinball machine were released in 1976: ''Pioneer'' - a two-player version and ''New York'' - a special 2-player Add-a-ball version in celebration of the 1976 lifting of the ban of pinball in New York City. Description The pinball game ''Spirit of 76'' was made to celebrate the 200th birthday of the United States. The backbox of the machine has art from America's heroes. The red white and blue theme dominates the game. Minutemen, covered wagons and rockets are displayed on the playfield. Stars and stripes, representing the flag of the United States, are on the side of the table.http://www.pinballrebel.com/game/pins/spirit_of_76/spirit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 (pinball)
''2001'' is a pinball machine designed by Ed Krynski and produced by Gottlieb Gottlieb (formerly D. Gottlieb & Co.) was an American arcade game corporation based in Chicago, Illinois. History The main office and plant was located at 1140-50 N. Kostner Avenue until the early 1970s when a new modern plant and office was lo ... in 1971. The game has no official relation to the 1968 film '' 2001: A Space Odyssey'', although there are similarities.Archived aGhostarchiveand thWayback Machine Background Krynski, the designer, stated that the idea of the target bank found on ''2001'' was to try to make as many drop targets as possible to do the work on one solenoid. Cost savings was its inspiration. The game appealed to players because the rules were simple. References External linksInternet Pinball Database entry for ''2001'' Gottlieb pinball machines 1971 pinball machines {{pinball-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slick Chick (pinball)
''Slick Chick'' is a single player wedge head pinball machine designed by Wayne Neyens and released by Gottlieb in January 27, 1963. It features a ''Playboy'' influenced theme.http://www.pinrescue.com/games/slick_chick2.htmlhttp://www.pinballrebel.com/game/pins/slick_chick/slick_chick_pinball.htm Gameplay The playfield contains five pop bumpers and four scoring bumpers. Spelling "Slick Chick" five times lights specials. One through four rollovers light a second special. The gobble hole awards 100 points and one rollover. The end of game match awards one replay. Design team * Concept: Wayne Neyens * Game Design: Wayne Neyens * Mechanics: Wayne Neyens * Artwork: Roy Parker * Animation: Wayne Neyens Digital version The table was virtually recreated in the pinball simulation video game, ''Microsoft Pinball Arcade ''Microsoft Pinball Arcade'' is a pinball video game from Microsoft. It was released on December 15, 1998 for Microsoft Windows and in 2001 for the Game Boy Color. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ace High (pinball)
''Ace High'' is a woodrail pinball machine released by Gottlieb in 1957. It features a card gambling theme. It should not be confused with ''Aces High'' by ''Bally Bally may refer to: Places *Bally, a historical spelling of Bali *Bally (from the Irish ''baile'') or townland, a traditional division of land, as well as a common prefix in the names of settlements throughout Ireland *Bally, Bally-Jagachha, a c ...''. Description The backglass of ''Ace High'' carries Gottlieb's famous slogan: ''"Amusement Pinballs, as American as Baseball and Hot Dogs!"''. The game has two gobble holes and was the last single player pinball machine to have power to the flippers after the game is over. Digital versions ''Ace High'' is available in the '' Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection''. References External links * 1957 pinball machines Gottlieb pinball machines {{pinball-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knock Out (Gottlieb Pinball)
''Knock Out'' is a pinball machine designed by Harry Mabs and released by Gottlieb in March 19 1950. The game was marketed with the slogan: ''"Uproarious Slam-Bang Animation in a Real Ring on the Playfield"''. It should not be confused with ''Knockout'' by '' Bally'' from 1974. Description ''Knock Out'' is considered one of the best of the classic Gottlieb woodrail era. The machine has well made artwork and a mechanical animation of two boxers and a referee inside a boxing ring on the playfield. If a knockout is achieved, one of the boxers goes down and the referee counts him down. Gameplay A knockout can be achieved by completing the 1 through 5 bumpers scores or hitting the 1-3 and 3-5 targets, as well as the left and right lanes and the rollover button, when lit. When each ball is plunged into play, the blocking gate between the flippers is activated and remains in place until each ball achieves 300k points. By rolling through the right or left lane twice, the big money shot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gottlieb Old Logo
Gottlieb (formerly D. Gottlieb & Co.) was an American arcade game corporation based in Chicago, Illinois. History The main office and plant was located at 1140-50 N. Kostner Avenue until the early 1970s when a new modern plant and office was located at 165 W. Lake Street in Northlake, IL. A subassembly plant was located in Fargo, ND. The company was established by David Gottlieb in 1927, initially producing pinball machines while later expanding into various other games including pitch-and-bats, bowling games, and eventually video arcade games (notably '' Reactor'' and ''Q*bert ''and, leading to the demise of Mylstar, M*A*C*H*3.) Like other manufacturers, Gottlieb first made mechanical pinball machines, including the first successful coin-operated pinball machine ''Baffle Ball'' in 1931. Electromechanical machines were produced starting in 1935. The 1947 development of player-actuated, solenoid-driven 2-inch bats called "flippers" revolutionized the industry. Players now had th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Play-Boy (pinball)
''Play-Boy'' is a pinball Pinball games are a family of games in which a ball is propelled into a specially designed table where it bounces off various obstacles, scoring points either en route or when it comes to rest. Historically the board was studded with nails call ... machine released by Gottlieb in 1932. The game features a card gambling theme. It should not be confused with several other pinball machines with the name ''Playboy'' as from Rally Play Company, Bally, Data East and Stern. Description After the success of ''Baffle Ball'', Gottlieb used the existing production line to produce a new game. The new playfield has card graphics and was cheaper to produce because the cast metal pieces were not required. Player can play for accumulated points or play card games such as blackjack or poker with the glass ball. Play-Boy was a success and was the beginning of Gottlieb's long tradition of playing card-themed games. ''Play-Boy'' was advertised as 24 inches long by 16 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sente Technologies
Sente Technologies (also known as Bally Sente, Inc.) was an arcade game company. Founded as Videa in 1982 by several ex-Atari employees, the company was bought by Nolan Bushnell and made a division of his Pizza Time Theatre company in 1983. In 1984 the division was acquired by Bally Midway who continued to operate it until closing it down in 1988. The name Sente, like Atari, is another reference to Bushnell's favorite game, Go and means "having the initiative." Videa Videa developed their first games, Gridlee (a.k.a. Pogoz, an arcade game), Lasercade (for the Atari 2600) and Atom Smasher (a.k.a. Meltdown, also for the Atari 2600) in 1982 with the intent of entering both the arcade and home console market in 1983. An attempt was made to get Gottlieb to distribute Gridlee and Fox to release Lasercade and Atom Smasher (also known as Meltdown) but all three failed to come to market. The console market crashed in Christmas of 1983 and the prototype Gridlee machine did poorly out on its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Three Stooges (arcade Game)
''The Three Stooges'', shown as ''The Three Stooges in Brides is Brides'' on the title screen, is a 1984 arcade game by Mylstar Electronics. It is based on the comedy act of the same name. Gameplay The game features digital voice samples. At the start of the game, up to three players control Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard Jerome Lester Horwitz (; October 22, 1903 – January 18, 1952), known professionally as Curly Howard, was an American actor and comedian. He was best known as a member of the American comedy team the Three Stooges, which also featured his elder .... Players must help the Three Stooges find their fiancees, Cora, Nora and Dora, who were kidnapped by the Mad Scientist. In all rooms, players must find three hidden keys that unlock the exit. Interfering socialites and cops are dealt with in typical Stooges-style: face slaps, hammer hits, and the ever-dependable cream pie throws. In the bonus rounds, players must the opera singer's sour notes, as we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LaserDisc
The LaserDisc (LD) is a home video format and the first commercial optical disc storage medium, initially licensed, sold and marketed as DiscoVision, MCA DiscoVision (also known simply as "DiscoVision") in the United States in 1978. Its diameter typically spans . Unlike most optical disc standards, LaserDisc is not fully Digital data, digital, and instead requires the use of analog video signals. Although the format was capable of offering higher-quality video and audio than its consumer rivals—VHS and Betamax videotape—LaserDisc never managed to gain widespread use in North America, largely due to high costs for the players and the inability to record TV programmes. It eventually did gain some traction in that region and became somewhat popular in the 1990s. It was not a popular format in Europe and Australia. By contrast, the format was much more popular in Japan and in the more affluent regions of Southeast Asia, such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, and was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
