''Play-Boy'' is a

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machine released 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 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 ''

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'', 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

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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 inches wide and an optional wood or metal stand was available at extra cost. 10 balls cost 1 cent, with 5 cards each, if two players were playing.

Digital versions

''Play-Boy'' is available in the '' Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection''.

References

External links

* 1932 pinball machines Gottlieb pinball machines {{pinball-stub