Gottlieb was a major American pinball manufacturer founded by David Gottlieb, dominating the industry from the 1930s through the 1980s with both electromechanical (EM) and early digital System games. Known for conservative but reliable design philosophy, pioneering innovations like wedgehead cabinets, add-a-ball mechanics, and exposed pop bumpers, Gottlieb employed influential designers like Steve Ritchie and John Borg. The company's decline resulted from poor management decisions including a disastrous move into gambling/slot machines that undermined its profitable pinball division, ultimately leading to company shutdown. Their System 1 and System 80 platforms became iconic, with System 1 machines (1978-1983) still preferred by operators for parts availability despite later System 80s being avoided due to weight and complexity.
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The original 1977 Gottlieb roto unit adjustment specifications call for 3/16-inch gap between the stop paw and A-4185 unit
System 80 Gottlieb machines have edge connector reliability issues that are difficult to diagnose when widespread
Gottlieb machines of 1995 suffered from clunky flippers, drain-happy designs, and lack of playfield flow
Historic pinball manufacturer, created inexpensive game series in same cabinet with different artwork
Historical pinball manufacturer that made 'inexpensive game' series with same cabinet, different artwork (Royal Flush Deluxe, Jacks to Open, Rack 'Em Up). Supplier to Stan Harris.
Historical pinball manufacturer with factory within mile of TPC; created Humpty Dumpty (1946), first flipper machine; wedgehead machines featured at TPC
Major historical pinball manufacturer; subject of episode covering their System 80A era (1982-1985) when company was in financial crisis and experimenting with game design
Pinball manufacturer; introduced distinctive three-chime bar design in 1969 with C sharp-E-G pitches
Pinball manufacturer that introduced three-chime bar system in 1969 with specific pitches (C sharp, E, G)
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Gottlieb could have survived the 1990s if they hadn't entered the gambling machine business
Humpty Dumpty had six flippers facing backwards controlled by two solenoids
Gottlieb's Just 21 (1950) was the first to orient flippers to face each other
Gottlieb kept 24-volt flipper power until System 3 in 1989, while other manufacturers switched to 48-volt DC in late 1970s/early 1980s
Genesis was released a few months before Bally's Strange Science in 1986
If Gottlieb were resurrected, brand name alone would drive sales
Gottlieb was the last major manufacturer to transition from electromechanical to solid-state electronics in the late 1970s
Gottlieb used lithium coin-style batteries while Williams and Data East used alkaline double-A batteries that were more prone to leaking and corrosion
Gottlieb completely missed the pinball renaissance of the early 1990s due to System 3 development issues
Gottlieb sold hundreds of flipper pinball machines to the U.S. Navy during wartime to remind servicemen of home
Gottlieb provided the design group with a three-ring binder containing hundreds of engineering drawings and technical documentation
Three versions of El Dorado playfield were released in 1975: El Dorado, Gold Strike, and Lucky Strike
Two four-player versions of El Dorado were released: Target Alpha and Target Alpha Canada Dry
Gottlieb had previously reused playfields with Fast Draw/Quick Draw on Amazon Hunt a year before El Dorado variants
Gottlieb closed in 1996, six years after Silver Slugger's release
The trademark claim likely failed because Gottlieb (which had been out of business 12 years) endorsing a bad movie made no logical sense
Gottlieb's Bad Girls (1988) playfield and music/art are nearly identical copies of Michael Jackson's Bad Album
Gottlieb's 1951 games Minstrel Man and Wild West had drop targets that appeared behind stationary targets as animation effects
Gottlieb produced approximately 1,000 games per production run in 1960
Flipper 1960 was the very first Add-a-Ball game ever made.
The Diamond Jack Add-a-Ball version had a production run of 650 units, while The King of Diamonds non-Add-a-Ball version had 3,200 units.
Majorettes was released only as an Add-a-Ball game with a production run of 425 units.
Not all Gottlieb games were made in Add-a-Ball versions; Northstar does not have an Add-a-Ball equivalent.
The Flipper Series and wedge-head design became a significant stylistic trend in pinball machine design over subsequent years.
Gottlieb made wedge-shaped single-player machines affectionately called Wedgeheads
All Gottlieb DMD-era pinball games are universally bad in design quality
Gottlieb's 1993 Gladiators pinball was originally designed as a Legend of Zelda game
The game's theme was pivoted to American Gladiators mid-development due to the TV show's popularity
Gottlieb's 1993 Gladiators sold just under 2,000 units
Super Mario Bros. pinball (1992) sold 4,200 units and was commercially successful
Gottlieb was selling three machines to every other competitor combined in the late 1970s
Gottlieb had three factories operating and was producing 400-500 games per day at peak
In 1975, Gottlieb sold 46,139 units while competitors like Atlantis sold only 2,225 and Fast Draw 8,045
Only ten units of the original 1983 Gottlieb Krull pinball machine were ever made
Gottlieb made approximately the same limited number of Goin' Nuts machines
Gottlieb decided against full production of Krull and Goin' Nuts due to licensing complications from Coca-Cola's acquisition of Columbia Pictures
Gottlieb produced only 1,800 Caveman machines
Gottlieb's sales declined from 10,000 units (Sinbad/Cleopatra) to 2,000 units by late 1970s due to competitive disadvantage against Bally/Williams.
Gottlieb System 80 games use plastic spinners that spin only ~3 times, inferior to metal spinners used by competitors.
Gottlieb partnered with Rockwell Industries for System 80 electronics, same vendor as failed System 1 platform.
Williams and Bally developed electronics in-house while Gottlieb outsourced to Rockwell, contributing to Gottlieb falling behind in features like speech and advanced lighting.
Gottlieb never regained industry dominance after early 1980s struggles, but this adversity gave them creative freedom compared to Williams and Bally
Gottlieb System 80B drop targets were more durable and reliable than competitor manufacturers' drop targets
Touchdown, Ice Fever, and Chicago Cubs Triple Play were strategically timed releases to capitalize on seasonal location play (fall, winter, spring)
Gottlieb System 80B games emphasize unconventional playfield design and creativity over standard mechanical features, reflecting the company's approach during industry decline
Gottlieb El Dorado playfield was remade as seven different titles across EM and SS eras
Gottlieb's last pinball game was Barbed Wire, based on the Pamela Anderson film, with fewer than 1,000 units made
Gottlieb issued cease-and-desist orders against Devil's Dare ROM distributions
Gottlieb System 3 board sets are comparable to WPC reliability from the 1990s
Gottlieb made only two cocktail pinball machines: Night Moves and Caribbean Cruise
Gottlieb's inline fuses from this era are known to fail and require replacement
Gottlieb's 40-volt flipper systems were mechanically underpowered compared to Williams and Data East's 50-volt systems, limiting complex ramp design.
Gottlieb outsold Williams and Bally roughly three to one during the 1960s and 1970s
Gottlieb sold 3,000-4,000 units regularly during their dominance era
Gottlieb's manuals and documentation were less comprehensive than Williams' documentation despite being market leaders
Gottlieb outsold Williams and Bally approximately three-to-one during the 1960s-70s era
Gottlieb manufactured 12 games per year during its peak market dominance era
Gottlieb outsold Williams by 2-3x on comparable hit games during the EM era
Gottlieb employed workers to assemble washers and screws on trays specifically for the assembly line as a time-saving measure
Gottlieb machines require learning specific nuances and techniques that differ from other manufacturers
Street-level games were designed to avoid ball hangups and simplify operator servicing
Gottlieb street-level games targeted remote location operators with captive audiences
Gottlieb went out of business in 1997 with last game release in 1996
Brooks & Dunn was intended to be Gottlieb's next game before closure
Haunted House was designed/manufactured by Alvin Gottlieb
The Gottlieb copyright claim in 'What Women Want' lawsuit was dismissed as de minimis because the pinball machine was not central to plot
Elmhurst was the spiritual 'home' of D. Gottlieb and Co. in the 1960s-1970s
Gottlieb machines comprised 55.8% of games displayed (244 of 440)
Gottlieb produced approximately one new machine every month during the 1960s-1970s golden age
Gottlieb sold around 40,000 pinballs per year during the golden age
Gemini (1978) had only 300 units produced
Gottlieb produced a Derby Day game in the 1930s
The 1956 Derby Day was the first Gottlieb game with metal apron and shooter covers
Prior to 1956, Gottlieb aprons used wood with applied decals rather than screened metal
The mint vendor mechanism served as a legal workaround to avoid gambling accusations by ensuring players received physical goods (mints) for every coin
The stepper design in Plus and Minus was an early prototype version before Gottlieb refined stepper technology
Gottlieb made payout pinballs but stopped production once David Gottlieb recognized the market shift away from one-ball machines in the late 1940s
Baffle Card came in a payout style, which was unusual for Gottlieb in 1946
Mechanical timers on 1930s games were typically used for battery-powered versions, making their presence on a 1946 outlet-powered game unusual
Gottlieb implemented a similar DC coil system, but significantly later than Williams.
Gottlieb's experimental layouts like Hawaiian Beauty spawned fun, unusual games that deserve appreciation
Knock Out was made by Gottlieb in 1950
Gottlieb used a second plunger mechanism (spoon) underneath the main plunger for ball collection
Lights, Camera, Action was originally designed as a card-playing table before being repurposed
Lights, Camera, Action's artwork was created by two different artists with conflicting visual styles
Gottlieb has not produced any pinball games that meet Chris Frebus's quality standards
Gottlieb used floating Jones plug panels in four-player games where plugs hang freely in the cabinet rather than mounting to fixed positions
This unusual Jones plug mounting was used on several Gottlieb games, including some wedge head models
Two-inch flippers first went into production on Gottlieb's Humpty Dumpty in 1947
Dancing Dolls was manufactured by Gottlieb in 1960
Gottlieb had started shipping games with metal legs at the time Dancing Dolls was produced
Gottlieb was the first pinball manufacturer to market with a score reel game
Vari-Target was invented by Gottlieb in 1969
Gottlieb continued using Vari-Targets through 1992's Operation Thunder
Gottlieb invented roto-targets and used them from the 1950s through 1980
Gottlieb only made a couple of puck bowlers
120 volts is routed to multiple places within EM games, including reset circuits in bingos, coin doors, and flipper buttons
Fish paper insulation in critical circuits of 1950s-1960s Gottlieb machines requires inspection and replacement during restoration
Gottlieb invented the drop target and perfected them in the 1970s
Gottlieb drop targets use simpler design with spring-loaded mechanism vs Bally and Williams approaches
Flippers were invented in 1947 by Gottlieb
Gottlieb held the patent for the flipper mechanism
Gottlieb paid for Osborne's airfare and hotel for his 1972 interview
Gottlieb counted wire connections and relay/hardware to determine soldering line staffing needs
Gottlieb customized games for specific countries with localized modifications (France, Germany)
Gottlieb changed cabinet design from wood rail to metal rail format starting around 1960 and implemented the wedge-head design
In territories like New York and Wisconsin, free games and replay wins were legally prohibited, leading Gottlieb to develop the Add-a-Ball feature
Classic pinball manufacturer, games featured include Barb Wire (1996), Bad Girls (1988)
Pinball manufacturer; responsible for Waterworld, Shaq Attaq, Big Hurt, Stargate, and other 1995 releases
Classic pinball manufacturer; Sterling enjoys playing old Gottlieb games, particularly the unusual ones.
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Super Mario Bros. pinball in 1992, the last Nintendo property on a pinball machine prior to Pokemon
Manufactured Super Mario Bros. pinball (1992), historical context
Historic pinball manufacturer; Mike references Gottlieb-style lane guides as potential solution for Alaska machine
Historic pinball manufacturer dominant in 1950s-1970s; analog for Stern's current market dominance; declined through mergers/acquisitions by early 1980s
Vintage pinball manufacturer; produced lower volumes than Stern in comparable era
Pinball manufacturer with different extra ball light cancellation approach compared to Williams
Manufacturer of Kings and Queens and other vintage EM pinball machines discussed for cold solder joint issues
Pinball manufacturer, maker of Jack 'N Jill and other classic machines
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Humpty Dumpty in 1947
Classic pinball manufacturer that produced Spirit of '76
EM-era amusement manufacturer, quoted on competition
Competing pinball manufacturer that later implemented a similar DC coil system
Referenced as manufacturer of a wedgehead Showboat variant with unique flipper setup
Competitor pinball manufacturer; produced majorette-themed games referenced for comparison to Three in Line's artwork theme
Historic pinball manufacturer known for using smaller, shorter-travel switches in relay construction compared to competitors.
Competitor manufacturer; used as comparison point for being fully in solid-state era by 1980
EM arcade and pinball manufacturer that produced puck bowlers including Bolette; also known for horse racing game Daily Races
Major pinball manufacturer from 1930s-1970s; produced Queen of Hearts, Royal Flush, and many games discussed; known for durable design and interchangeable parts
Major historical pinball and gaming machine manufacturer
Major pinball manufacturer; designer and producer of Tropic Isle; identified as market leader in early 1960s
Classic pinball manufacturer that produced Criss Cross in 1958
Pinball manufacturer that later adopted ground strap design philosophy similar to Atari's approach, contrary to Bally/Stern's backplane grounding method.
Classic pinball manufacturer, produced Quartet in 1952
Competitor pinball manufacturer; referenced for cabinet design similarities
Pinball manufacturer, produced 1948 Alice in Wonderland and the fairy tale series
Pinball manufacturer; producer of Cloverleaf in October 1932
Historical pinball manufacturer; made Black Hole (most complex) and Haunted House (System 80)
Pinball manufacturer that invented the Vari-Target in 1969 and used it extensively from EM through early 1990s solid-state machines
Pinball manufacturer; produced Diamond Jack and King of Diamonds, both featuring carousel roto units
Vintage pinball manufacturer; made Snow Derby and other EMs; machines command premium pricing in used market
Pinball manufacturer; produced the 1946 Baffle Card game discussed
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced Plus and Minus and Liberty Bell in 1935
Early pinball manufacturer whose rubber post work style is compared to Yukon's design
Historical pinball manufacturer; referenced as design comparison point for score motor complexity and serviceability
Pinball manufacturer credited with inventing drop targets and refining them to their peak in the 1970s
Classic pinball manufacturer whose games' backglasses are focus of restoration discussion
Historic pinball manufacturer; machines from 1950s-1960s highlighted for voltage hazards
Competing pinball manufacturer; remained EM-focused through 1978, two years longer than Bally's solid state transition
Historic pinball manufacturer; made Double Shuffle (1949) and other games discussed
Pinball manufacturer; potentially influenced by Crosswords; created Tic-Tac-Toe style games
Historical pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of games played in Ohio (Captain Fantastic)
EM pinball manufacturer known for single/double letter relay abbreviations and specific schematic notation conventions
Historic pinball manufacturer; Hawaiian Beauty is one of their experimental designs from 1954
Pinball manufacturer that produced Knock Out in 1950
Major manufacturer of electromechanical pinball machines; produced many turret shooter games in 1950s
Major pinball manufacturer; adopted rectifiers regularly in late EM era
Classic pinball manufacturer; uses separate legend for coil identification on schematics rather than inline labeling.
Major pinball manufacturer founded in 1930s by David Gottlieb; created Bingo (first coin-operated pin game); company eventually became Premier/Milstar, persisted through 1970s
Vintage pinball manufacturer; creator of System 1 architecture; designed games like Sinbad, Cleopatra, Black Hole; known for innovative design philosophy (pop-bumpers, flippers) and use of licensed IP
Manufacturer of King of Diamonds; pinball manufacturer referenced for design characteristics (0-9 units, match units, roto targets)
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced New Daily Races in 1947; later ceased producing payout pinball machines
Pinball machine manufacturer. Wayne Neyens designed the majority of his 179 games for Gottlieb across multiple eras.
Historical pinball manufacturer referenced as competitor to fictional Nantucket Nickel
Historical pinball manufacturer; referenced as competitor to Bally in serial number padding context
Competitor manufacturer mentioned for credit projection unit design and later exclusive contract with Roy Parker
Historic pinball manufacturer; games referenced include Incredible Hulk and Ready-Aim-Fire
Historic pinball manufacturer; Sure Shot (1970s wedgehead) recently worked on by Nick Baldridge
Pinball manufacturer referenced throughout episode for assembly methods (spiral nails, wedge heads), color schemes, and factory finishing practices
Major pinball manufacturer; historically high-status brand; Roy Parker was signature artist for Gottlieb
Major 1960s EM pinball manufacturer; known for wedgehead designs, superior lockdown mechanisms, and phenomenal artwork
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Project GG (1960s) and Circus (1980); Project GG is sequence-driven with countdown bonus feature unique for its era
Competing pinball manufacturer with different playfield lockdown methodology (bar-lifting system) mentioned in contrast to Williams
Major EM pinball manufacturer that used similar stacked cam motor designs for many years
Vintage pinball manufacturer; produced Gigi in the 1960s; Nick notes recurring coin circuit issues across his Gottlieb EM machines
Manufacturer of Pop-A-Card and Circus; known for specific pop bumper style
Pinball manufacturer credited with inventing flippers in 1947
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced Ace High (1957) and featured in Pinball Hall of Fame digital collections
Pinball manufacturer; Rowland expressed dislike for Gottlieb's flipper design (spring-loaded wire assembly)
Historical manufacturer; Skyline, Gold Star, and other vintage machines referenced in auction
Major pinball manufacturer; Wayne Nyans worked as designer and chief engineer; subject of extensive coverage in Pinball Magazine #5
Historic pinball manufacturer that produced Derby Day
Pinball manufacturer; produced Straight Shooter in 1959
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced Hi-Diver in 1959
Historical major pinball manufacturer; subject of episode (System 1 platform from late 1970s-early 1980s)
Historic pinball manufacturer that started with Baffle Ball. Failed to convert to solid state fast enough and folded. Last game was Barbed Wire (1982). Columbia Pictures owned significant portion.
Historic pinball manufacturer; Dave mentioned collecting Gottlieb Atlantis game
Historic pinball manufacturer; Erika has a video in production about a Gottlieb prototype.
Pinball manufacturer known for durable cabinet construction in vintage era (Genie, Comet manufactured by this company)
Pinball/bingo machine manufacturer; had significant presence in Australia with EM machines
Classic pinball manufacturer; made BMX; known for flipper quality issues in EM era
Pinball manufacturer; produced Top Score (two-player EM game) and Hi-Fi
Real historical pinball manufacturer; referenced as competitor with Humpty Dumpty and Spot Bowler
Historical pinball manufacturer that used brass-based underplay field trough designs in the 1960s
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced original Team 1 (1977), Abracadabra (1975), Wizard (1971); approved modern conversion
Historical pinball manufacturer; System 3 cabinets used as durability benchmark for AP machines
Pinball manufacturer known for problematic design elements (acorn screws, door interlock screech) that frustrate restorers and technical workers
Classic pinball manufacturer; Medieval Madness (1997) referenced as Gottlieb production.
Classic pinball manufacturer; discussed games include Gorgar, Freddy's Nightmare on Elm Street, Haunted House
Pinball manufacturer; DeMar's childhood connection through Alvin Gottlieb; competitor to Williams
Pinball manufacturer, made Crisscross (1958)
Classic EM pinball manufacturer whose ball arch construction standards are discussed
Major historical pinball manufacturer; Premier line (1990+) subject of this ranking; System 3 improved upon earlier electrical/grounding issues
Pinball manufacturer; games Ritchie played in childhood at bowling alley
Classic pinball manufacturer; Todd Tuckey's first pinball machine was a Gottlieb Criss Cross purchased at age 14
Historic pinball manufacturer; referenced in comparison of sound degradation in non-Gottlieb machines
Historic pinball manufacturer; discussed as not known for great EM games compared to Bally
Classic EM pinball manufacturer; discussed as potential future ROM target but technically difficult
Historical pinball manufacturer; first to use score reels in 1954 with Super Jumbo
Classic pinball manufacturer; George critiques artwork on Gottlieb translights during giveaway segment
Historic pinball manufacturer; Alvin G is described as the continuation of Gottlieb operations; Gottlieb games experienced reset issues at Indisk due to voltage problems
Manufacturer of Rack 'Em Up (1983); referenced for design/sound quality
Classic pinball manufacturer; made Super Mario Bros. and other licensed games mentioned
Early pinball manufacturer that did early licensing (Charlie's Angels, The Hulk) when owned by Paramount. Referenced as precursor to Data East's licensing strategy.
Classic pinball manufacturer; machines referenced for flipper characteristics and design philosophy
Classic pinball manufacturer whose games (Strange World) are referenced in mod community.
Classic pinball manufacturer; games featured at Indus include Arena, Rock, Hoops, Bone Crusher, Fear of Magic; known for spinners and drop targets
Pinball manufacturer. Created Caveman (1982), first hybrid arcade/pinball game with integrated video.
Manufacturer of classic pinball machine Arena featured in tournament
Historic pinball manufacturer that released Humpty Dumpty in 1947
Major historical pinball manufacturer; produced Humpty Dumpty (1947) with first 2-inch flippers
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced The Amazing Spider-Man and other classic games in the 1970s-1980s with characteristic design quirks (weak spinners, System 80 board reliability issues)
Historical manufacturer referenced for System 80-era and longer-format games like Mars Got a War and Timeline
Pinball manufacturer; Frank Thomas's Big Hurt is a Gottlieb game
Historical pinball manufacturer, referenced for relay switch comparison
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Target Alpha (1976) and other games discussed
Pinball manufacturer; game at Indy Disc featured multiplayer code issue affecting Travis's plunge
Manufacturer of TX-Sector pinball machine
Historic pinball manufacturer; pioneered playfield recycling strategy that Gary Stern later emulated
Classic pinball manufacturer; games being retrofitted are 1970s Gottlieb EMs
Classic pinball manufacturer, produced Alien Star in 1984
Historical pinball manufacturer; referenced for distinctive score reel construction methods
Classic pinball manufacturer known for System 1 solid-state machines; subject of detailed technical critique
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of EM machines where capacitors assist with timing of spinner units
Historical pinball manufacturer known for the Roto target (distinct from United's Roto feature)
Classic pinball manufacturer that invented roto-targets in the 1950s and used them through 1980
Pinball manufacturer referenced for score motor design comparison
Major historical pinball manufacturer; games like Humpty Dumpty and Jack and Jill cited as examples of lighted scoring machines
Pinball manufacturer; score motors compared in construction quality discussion
Manufacturer of Dancing Dolls (1960); historical pinball game maker
Historical pinball manufacturer credited with inventing flippers in 1947
Historical pinball manufacturer known for distinctive EM-era designs and score motor engineering
Historic pinball manufacturer; their 1960s games used two Jones plugs instead of typical three
Historical pinball manufacturer credited with producing the 1931 Baffle Ball, one of the first coin-operated pinball machines
Major pinball manufacturer; focus of Steve Young's archival work and collection specialization
Pinball manufacturer; Tropic Isle (1962) referenced as design ancestor; Williams and Gottlieb standards for ball-save gates mentioned
Historic pinball manufacturer; David Marston operated many of their games in the 1970s
Vintage pinball manufacturer, produced the 1956 Scoreboard game
Classic pinball manufacturer; Wayne Neyens worked there as a designer; factory production and assembly practices discussed
Major pinball manufacturer described as 'undisputed king' of wood rail era; invented flippers; known for quality construction and brass trim
Major pinball manufacturer, market leader in 1970s-1980s; bought by Columbia Pictures, which was acquired by Coca-Cola; ceased operations 1996
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Keen-A-Ball in 1939
Historic pinball manufacturer; Ian Harrower does not favor their EM games
Major historical pinball manufacturer; producer of Match Play (1935)
Historical pinball manufacturer; designed Paul Bunyan and other games discussed
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Queen of Diamonds
Pinball manufacturer that used lower-voltage Futuba displays instead of plasma
Classic pinball manufacturer; referenced for System 3 games
Historic pinball manufacturer; their EM machines noted as more difficult to repair than Williams
Classic pinball manufacturer; examples cited include Super Soccer and machines with score motors.
Classic pinball manufacturer; made Stargate, Surf and Safari, OXO
Pinball manufacturer that created the System 3 platform used in Caribbean Cruise
Classic pinball manufacturer; Asylum has extensive Gottlieb EM and System 80 collection (Target Alpha, Jungle Queen, Atlantis, Eclipse, etc.)
Classic pinball manufacturer; Asteroid Alien referenced as a Gottlieb game
Classic pinball manufacturer, designed bonus reset mechanics, produced games like Rolling Stones and Target Alpha
Pinball manufacturer; did not have advanced dual-CPU architecture like Bally
Manufacturer of Volley pinball machine
Pinball manufacturer; reproduction score and instruction cards for Gottlieb games are available online
Major pinball manufacturer; founded by David Gottlieb; competitive rival to Harry Williams; produced numerous classic machines through 1970s-80s
Early pinball manufacturer (Alvin Gottlieb); produced one-ball horse race games
Classic pinball manufacturer; Hollywood Heat is a Gottlieb Premier game; characterized as having 'wonky' flippers and difficult ball control compared to modern machines
Pinball manufacturer; context implies Alvin Gottlieb may have been associated with or founder of Gottlieb company
Classic pinball manufacturer that created Add-a-Ball games and the Flipper series in 1960-1962
Classic pinball manufacturer with Chicago factory; original factory sign from Lake Street facility displayed as backdrop at North Star bar
Pinball manufacturer; System 80 platform games discussed, including Spider-Man with NNWC board issues
Classic pinball manufacturer with licensing deals for digital distributions (AtGames, Arcade1Up)
Classic pinball manufacturer; established the 63-coil maximum standard for EM era games
Historic pinball manufacturer; associated with Hoops production and flipper design philosophy
Major pinball manufacturer; made Spirit of '76, Sinbad, and EM translations of solid-state games
Competitor that expanded on Kordek's drop target innovation, creating machines with 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 drop targets
Early pinball manufacturer; produced Rocket (first payout game); hired Wayne Nylans who invented add-a-ball feature
Classic manufacturer whose machines Ritchie played as a child; described as 'Cadillac of the industry'
Major pinball manufacturer (Alvin Gottlieb company); dominated market ~20 years; has 702 game titles per database; known for high-quality flyers and early exit from gambling machines
Historical pinball manufacturer (not explicitly mentioned in content but referenced in context of pre-2000 industry)
Original pinball manufacturer; designed dual-mode add-a-ball system; factory engineering approach being replicated
Classic pinball manufacturer; Super Mario Brothers mentioned as strong performer in children's location
Competing pinball manufacturer producing approximately 1,000 games per production run in 1960
Pinball and arcade game manufacturer that released Caveman in 1982
Pinball manufacturer where John Trudeau worked; competitor to Williams
Classic pinball manufacturer; Schelberg owns a Gottlieb Sharp Shooter from local purchase
Pinball manufacturer that produced Humpty Dumpty and Lady Robin Hood
Classic pinball manufacturer; Walt references childhood experience playing Gottlieb games without modern safety features
Historic pinball manufacturer whose Chicago facility closed; Stern Pinball acquired Gottlieb's dimpling press from this closure.
Classic pinball machine manufacturer, issued cease-and-desist orders against Devil's Dare ROM distributions
Classic pinball manufacturer; Humpty Dumpty (1947) attributed to Alvin Gottlieb
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Bad Girls in 1988 as part of their System 80 line
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Sky Jump in 1974.
Manufacturer of Snow Derby (1970)
Historic pinball manufacturer; producer of TX Sector
Pinball manufacturer; Alvin Gottlieb mentioned as maker of the 1980 Circus machine Backbone is restoring
Historic pinball manufacturer; known for engineering choices like extra bushings in flipper mechanisms and brass-interior design philosophy
Historical pinball manufacturer; Target Pool referenced as 1969 model owned by listener Don
EM pinball manufacturer known for thorough design; used unconventional Jones plug mounting and created incompatible wood rail designs for bingo vs standard pinball machines
Historical EM pinball manufacturer; pioneered score reel technology and decagon design variant
Historic pinball manufacturer; maker of Baby Pac-Man
Historical pinball manufacturer that used the term 'pop bumper' for bumper features
Historic pinball manufacturer whose game titles are licensed and preloaded on the ToyShock device; games from 1980-1985 era
Historical pinball manufacturer; games discussed in Gottlieb DMD category
Manufacturer of classic pinball titles included in Toy Story Shark library
Historical pinball manufacturer (Alvin Gottlieb) that created Hot Shot in 1973
Classic pinball manufacturer; Jack's first personal machine is a Gottlieb with <100 plays
Pinball manufacturer noted for potentially problematic side rail durability in adverse weather conditions
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Waterworld
Classic pinball manufacturer; PinDoc Sidekick requires modification (1.5-inch hole drilling) for Premier playfield compatibility
Historical pinball manufacturer whose games are now receiving ColorDMD support
Pinball manufacturer; Super Mario is a System 3 Gottlieb machine
Original manufacturer of Super Mario Bros. pinball machine; speaker references build quality (sarcastically)
Historical pinball manufacturer where Borg worked 1987-1990; known for screen-printed playfields and distinctive art style; had three mechanical engineers and three designers
Vintage pinball manufacturer. Their 1980s machines are featured as examples of difficult ball control and weak flipper design.
Major historical pinball manufacturer; one of 'the big four' along with Harry Williams, Bally, and Chicago Coin
Video game manufacturer that created Q*Bert and operated the Video Department in Bensonville, Illinois; pioneered sound board technology and early arcade game development.
Historical pinball manufacturer where John Norris worked as designer/rules programmer for 10 years during dot-matrix era
Classic arcade/pinball manufacturer; Arena is example of Gottlieb game in Galloping Ghost collection
Classic American pinball manufacturer whose design principles Ron references in context of import game analysis
Classic pinball manufacturer; games used Futaba tube displays requiring 60V/42V
Classic pinball manufacturer; System 1 machines lacked attract mode; Tanner's mods required apron cutting for Gottlieb compatibility
Pinball manufacturer; System 80 and System One boards extensively featured in corrosion examples
Historic pinball manufacturer; manufactured machines like Tropic Isle (1962); referenced as original source of pinball knowledge now lost
Pinball manufacturer whose intellectual property rights are protected on PinWiki through unprecedented licensing negotiated by Jim Paulson; allows schematic documentation with restrictions on full manuals
Pinball manufacturer that employed Watson; restricted artwork to be whitewashed and inoffensive; threatened by Paul Ferris and Kevin O'Connor's bold styles
Historic pinball manufacturer whose equipment (poster press, flipper paw technology) was acquired and used by Data East
Major pinball manufacturer in 1950s-60s era; market leader with 1,000+ unit production runs; innovated add-a-ball mechanism; remained most traditional aesthetic.
Major 1930s pinball manufacturer; produced primarily payout games; branded line called 'Playtime' using Hammond Clock Company electric clocks; produced Chain of Light with neon tube scoring (1934)
Historical pinball manufacturer; referenced for localization approach in Europe
Historical pinball manufacturer; Doug Watson worked there early in career with more creative constraints; he later gained freedom at other manufacturers to pursue edgier, more alternative design aesthetic
Classic pinball manufacturer from 1980s era; Don expressing interest in machines from this brand; referenced in opening game show bit; machines valued at ~$2,000
Classic manufacturer whose Silver Slugger appeared in 'What Women Want'; filed lawsuit against Paramount over unlicensed machine appearance
Vintage pinball manufacturer; exited business 1997 (last game 1996); operated street-level budget game line from late 1970s-1996; positioned as failure-prone company
Historical EM pinball manufacturer dominant until mid-1970s; known for glamorous artwork, melodious chimes, refined mechanics; dominated IPDB top 10 (8 of 10)
Pinball/video game manufacturer where Nordman worked on video game submissions; owned by Columbia Pictures then Coca-Cola; went through ownership changes resulting in Nordman's layoff
Video game company where Thiel worked in video game division on titles like Cubert before transition to Action Graphics
Historical pinball manufacturer; hosts mention Gottlieb wedgehead games; invented center pop in 1950s (predating Norm Clark's refinement)
Manufacturer of System 80/80A games; historical pinball company; known for grounding design flaws on circuit boards
Historic pinball/arcade manufacturer; renamed to Milestar for non-pinball products due to licensing agreement with Columbia Pictures
Historical pinball manufacturer; System 1/80 and System 3/7 discussed for unique shared address line between lamps and switches
Historical pinball manufacturer; supplied machines to U.S. Navy during wartime; known for distinguishing skill-based games from gambling machines
Defunct classic pinball manufacturer; subject of resurrection thought experiment; known for System 3 well-engineered games
Pinball manufacturer where Wayne spent his entire career (1939–1976); under David Gottlieb
Pinball manufacturer; multiple machines in free-play stations (Flying High 1951, Universe 1959, Hurdy Gurdy 1966, Mini Pool 1969, High Hand 1973)
Pinball machine manufacturer, heavily represented in the French museum collection
Historic manufacturer; machines in collection include Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Haunted House, Challenger, Super Mario Bros Mushroom World
Brand name used by Premier Technology to sell pinball games during the 'street level' era
Historic pinball manufacturer; represented in collection
Pinball machine manufacturer, Ice-Revue (1965) on display in museum
Classic pinball manufacturer whose 1975 Pin-Up game playfield design is licensed for this machine
Historical pinball manufacturer from Northlake factory; produced thousands of solid state games in late 1970s-early 1980s
Classic pinball manufacturer referenced for comparison; destroyed machines were not legitimate Gottlieb games
Manufacturer of machines featured in bar top construction (Pink Panther, Circus)
Classic pinball manufacturer; Pinball Pool was Lloyd's first purchased game (February 1979)
Classic pinball manufacturer. Dominated the 1960s-1970s golden age, producing approximately one new machine monthly and selling ~40,000 units annually. Heavily represented in Silverball Museum collection with wedgehead and electromechanical games
Pinball manufacturer that released Bronco machine in 1977 and Kings & Queens, Buckaroo machines (used in Tommy film).
Historic pinball manufacturer; represents 'Golden Age' of pinball (1940s-1950s); Hasse's collection heavily emphasizes Gottlieb woodrail machines from 1946-1961
Classic pinball manufacturer; emphasis of collection at The Pinball Parlour
Manufacturer of EM era single-player pinballs in Oasis collection
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced Tropic Isle, Sunset, and Big Casino machines mentioned in article
Classic pinball manufacturer, made Abra ca Dabra 1975 EM machine
Historical pinball manufacturer; Wayne Neyens' primary employer; David Gottlieb and family (Alvin, Nate, Sol) featured in coverage
Historic pinball manufacturer; Brooks & Dunn was to be their final game
Historical pinball manufacturer 1931-1996, numerous games in catalog
Pinball manufacturer; represented heavily in exposition (244 of 440 games, 55.8%)
Original manufacturer of Black Hole; licensor for New Wave Toys' Minipins series
Classic pinball/arcade manufacturer; Warren Davis worked there during early career
Classic pinball manufacturer; significant EM and SS games in auction catalog
Major pinball manufacturer producing multiple middle-pop designs in 1950s-1960s, primarily designed by Wayne Neyens and Norm Clark.
Historic pinball manufacturer with numerous machines in Thomson's collection
Historical pinball manufacturer; games including Q*Bert, Black Hole in auction
Classic pinball manufacturer; Elmhurst was spiritual home; games in exhibition include Kings and Queens (title game), Atlantis, Sheriff
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Gemini (1978)
Classic pinball manufacturer headquartered in Elmhurst; produced Kings and Queens, Atlantis, Sheriff, Duotron, Expressway, Bad Girls
Pinball manufacturer; Eastside Bowl features vintage 300 game (1975) in excellent condition, displayed in lobby near check-in
Pinball manufacturer of machines featured in exhibit (Pro Football, Surf Champ)
Historical pinball manufacturer where John Trudeau designed games from 1982-1996
Pinball manufacturer; Card Trix (1970) add-a-ball game and Big Casino (1961) games noted at show
Historic pinball manufacturer; brand currently owned by Mondial; target of reproduction strategy
Manufacturer of Super Soccer machine used for endurance record
Pinball manufacturer that developed the Gladiators machine; also responsible for successful Super Mario Bros. pinball (1992)
Historical pinball manufacturer that produced the original Krull machine and Goin' Nuts
Pinball manufacturer that produced Caveman; one of the classic manufacturers in pinball history
Classic pinball manufacturer represented in Free Gold Watch collection with various titles from 1970s-1990s
Historical manufacturer with games in Modern Pinball collection
Classic pinball manufacturer; Jon Norris designed multiple games there in the 1990s
Historical pinball manufacturer; majority of games in Hollywood Candy collection are Gottlieb machines from 1960s-1990s
Pinball manufacturer that produced Super Mario Bros. Mushroom World in 1992
Historic pinball manufacturer represented in museum collection (20+ machines listed)
Historical pinball manufacturer with broad representation in Silverball collection (50+ titles spanning 1950s-1980s)
Classic pinball manufacturer; multiple machines from their catalog featured at Pinball Perfection including Punk (1982) and Surf 'N Safari (1991)
Historical pinball manufacturer; multiple vintage machines in collection
Manufacturer of Genie machine (1979) in Mom's collection
Pinball manufacturer; Punk title present at Pinball Perfection
Classic pinball manufacturer; represented at Richmond Pinball Collective with Genesis (1986)
Classic pinball/arcade manufacturer; produced Black Hole
Classic pinball manufacturer; 3 machines in Rock Fantasy's lineup
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced TKO in 1979
Pinball manufacturer; all machines at Red Lion Inn are Gottlieb electromechanical models from 1970s era
Manufacturer of The Incredible Hulk (1977) and Waterworld (1995) at Lyman's
Classic pinball manufacturer; multiple games in collection including Alien Star, El Dorado, Hoops, Jet Spin, Night Moves, Rack 'Em Up!, Royal Flush, Snow Derby
Classic/vintage pinball manufacturer with machines in venue (300, Genie)
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced the Flipper Cowboy and other electromechanical games
Classic pinball manufacturer; described as 'kings of pinball world in late 1970s'; created Big Shot and other EM tables
Classic pinball manufacturer; subject of strong negative criticism from Chris regarding game design and artwork quality
Historic pinball manufacturer; excelled at EMs but declined after purchase by Premier and transition to alphanumeric era
Classic pinball manufacturer; Gladiator discussed as recent/modern Gottlieb premiere with tuning issues
Historic pinball manufacturer; tables available for Pinball Arcade after licensing deals shift Data East/Sega
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Star Race (800 units, rare title)
Legacy pinball manufacturer; Farsight holds license; plans to expand EM (early mechanical) table catalog
Classic pinball manufacturer; tables featured in Farsight tournament lineup
Classic pinball manufacturer whose games are featured in Toy Shock and Zen Volume 5
Classic pinball manufacturer; 22 licensed games available through Farsight; simpler layouts make reskinning feasible per hosts
Historic pinball manufacturer; Bonebusters and Doctor Who are classic Gottlieb tables being emulated by Farsight
Historic pinball manufacturer; subject of extensive critique for Premiere line quality; Alvin G represented later evolution of company
Pinball manufacturer; Premier line of machines discussed extensively (Bone Busters, Class of 1812, Q-Ball Wizard, Big Hurt, Gladiators, Going Nuts, Lights Camera Action, Rescue 911, TX-Sector, Teed Off, Victory)
Classic pinball manufacturer; John Grist specializes in Gottlieb machines; test rigs referenced in discussion
Historical pinball manufacturer; street-level designs active in early 1990s before company exit
Pinball manufacturer; released Genesis in 1986
Pinball manufacturer; subject of article focused on their street-level design philosophy (1990–1991).
Historic pinball manufacturer; Ayscrim Studios now licensed to produce Gottlieb-branded wedgehead clocks
Historical pinball manufacturer; released Minstrel Man and Wild West in 1951 with drop target animation mechanic
Pinball manufacturer referenced for Neptune/Poseidon connection to Italian machines
Historical pinball manufacturer; referenced machines in shipment have Gottlieb-branded components/design
Historical pinball manufacturer, later became Premier
Manufacturer of Haunted House
Primary manufacturer of El Dorado and its variants (1975-1980s)
D. Gottlieb & Company, major historical pinball manufacturer; produced both Flipper Pool and Bank-A-Ball
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Stargate (on this list)
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced Lucky Hand EM in 1977 with approximately 600 units.
Classic pinball manufacturer; games discussed: Surf Safari, Bad Girls; represented in community collections
Vintage pinball manufacturer; Acciari's first game was a Gottlieb machine
Competing pinball manufacturer mentioned as also entering video game market in early 1980s with Pubert
Historic pinball manufacturer; still operating when Data East Pinball founded in 1986; cited as competitor
Vintage pinball manufacturer whose 1980s-era games are referenced in comparisons/critiques
Original manufacturer of the 1978 Close Encounters of the Third Kind pinball machine
Classic pinball manufacturer; Sterling enjoys vintage Gottlieb games
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced multiple machines discussed (Sing-Along, North Star, Crisscross, Snow Derby, etc.)
Third-place pinball manufacturer; conservative design philosophy; employed Borg as draftsman starting 1987; known for lower-voltage 40-volt flippers limiting ramp capabilities.
D. Gottlieb & Co., pinball manufacturer established in 1927 by David Gottlieb, dominant in EM era 1960s-1970s, acquired by Columbia Pictures in 1976
Pinball manufacturer; Hot Shots game used as demonstration example
Manufacturer that acquired Black Hole prototype; produced Critical Mass; enforced strict licensing and trademark controls; provided design parts and documentation to designers
Historic pinball manufacturer; LJ Green worked there in 1990s; had some personnel cross over to Stern
Historical pinball manufacturer where Wayne Nines spent entire 66-year career; major EM-era manufacturer
Historical pinball manufacturer where Neyens spent his entire pinball career (1939-1983), starting in 1939 after brief stint at Western company
Classic pinball machine manufacturer; Paragon game used at tournament; code known to have quirks affecting multiplayer games
Historical pinball manufacturer where Wayne Nines worked; dominated market before solid-state era; majority of Paris Pinball Museum collection
Historic pinball manufacturer; dominant in EM era during Wayne Nuns's tenure; employed Nuns 1949-1965
Historical pinball manufacturer; machines from 1960 and beyond played by young Ritchie in bowling alleys.
Historical pinball manufacturer where Trudeau began his career; described as having wonderful work environment and team-oriented culture.
Classic pinball manufacturer; used Dave & Buster's location as test site.
Pinball manufacturer at peak dominance (3:1 sales ratio) in late 1970s; produced 400-500 games/day; 46,139 units sold 1975; fell into Mylstar decline by mid-1980s
Major pinball manufacturer; employed Wayne Nyans from ~1935 onward after he left Western; operated on same Chicago street as Genco
Pinball manufacturer transitioning from EM to solid-state with System 1 and System 80 platforms
Pinball manufacturer where Nordman worked briefly after Bally/Midway layoff; owned by Columbia Pictures then Coca-Cola; later became Milestar; Nordman was laid off within a year.
Historic pinball manufacturer that struggled with System 1, found stride with System 80/80A/80B, but never recovered dominant market position despite creative output during industry decline
Historical pinball manufacturer; made generic music pins in 1980s (Punk, Rock); attempted Brooks and Dunn license before liquidation
Major pinball manufacturer in 1985; released Chicago Cubs Triple Play, Rock, and other titles
Historical pinball manufacturer; System 1 era (1977-1979) considered its creative peak; ceased pinball manufacturing
Historical pinball manufacturer founded by David Gottlieb in 1927; defunct as of 1996; the plaintiff in the 2008 lawsuit against Paramount; subject of detailed corporate history discussion
Major historical pinball manufacturer; employed Harry Mabbs as flipper inventor; competed with Williams as one of the dominant manufacturers
Historic pinball manufacturer; created single-player machines with distinctive wedge-shaped backboxes in EM era.
Entered licensing wars in 1992 with Super Mario Bros pinball; also released Street Fighter 2, Cue Ball Wizard
Historic pinball manufacturer; EM era kings (1930s-1970s) who failed to adapt to solid-state transition; System 3 era (1989-1996) represents final decline and exit from industry
Historical manufacturer where John Norris worked; known for complex game design; closed before 2000
Manufacturer referenced as #1 in early 1970s; displaced by Bally's SBA era dominance
Historical pinball manufacturer; credited with releasing Humpty Dumpty (1947), first pinball with flippers
Pioneering pinball manufacturer; created first flipper game (Humpty Dumpty 1947); known for slow technology adoption; used dual-winding flippers and 24V AC until 1972, 24V DC until late 1980s, never adopted MOSFET solid-state flippers
Manufacturer of Shaq Attack; produced System Three platform games in this era; known for conservative but reliable design philosophy; subject of ongoing collector debate
Historical manufacturer; pioneered static marquee-style toppers featuring printed advertising (promotional messaging, coin promotions) in 1980s
Historical pinball manufacturer; moved 2-3x units per game compared to modern boutique manufacturers in 1990s
160 Gottlieb classic tables announced for Legends 4K in 4K resolution; developer/publisher identity for this port unclear (Farsight speculation unconfirmed)
Vintage pinball manufacturer; 22-24 tables planned for Arcade 1-Up cabinets; two excluded (original El Dorado, Big Show); discussed as low-recognition brand vs. modern IP
Classic pinball manufacturer; 22 Gottlieb tables included in AtGames Legends Zachariah package
Historic EM pinball manufacturer; produced Target Alpha in 1976; represents earlier era of four-player pinball machines
Pinball manufacturer where Borg worked for three years in 1980s before joining Data East
Manufacturer of 19 DMD games (1992-1996) analyzed for market trends
Manufacturer of the Joker Poker pinball machine
Historical pinball manufacturer; last Nintendo IP on pinball was Super Mario Bros. (1992)
Historic pinball manufacturer; once had factory in Chicagoland area
Vintage manufacturer; System 1s preferred by operators for parts availability and reliability; System 80s avoided due to weight and board complexity
Pinball manufacturer; produced games Loflin worked on early in career; Black Hole was his first repair project
Major employer of Trudeau from ~1982 onward; later became Premier Technology/Milestone under various ownership
Classic pinball manufacturer; Phil's first game was Gottlieb Centigrade 37; still represents historical reference point in UK market
Manufacturer of Operation Thunder; final alphanumeric game from Gottlieb
Pinball manufacturer; represents largest collection at Pinball Hall of Fame (58 machines); Arnold received factory training from them
Pinball manufacturer that introduced the wedgehead cabinet design around 1960 and pioneered add-a-ball and replay game versions
Historical pinball manufacturer; machines referenced include Soccer, Top Card, Green Pastures
Classic pinball manufacturer whose playfields are being reproduced (Knockout, Mermaid) under license arrangements
Borg's first employer (1987) as mechanical engineer; also called Premier Technology in transcript; known for more conservative game design philosophy
Pinball manufacturer where Norris worked starting 1986; employed him for design of Diamond Lady (2,700 units), Bad Girls, Robo War, and others
Largest pinball manufacturer at the time; created early games with character/brand takeoffs but without official licensing
Early pinball manufacturer; Granner played Gottlieb games in college; later became Mylester where Granner received job offer
Pinball manufacturer; Jarvis played many Gottlieb electromechanical games during college in mid-1970s
Employer after Bally/Midway; became Premier Technology; Nordman designed laser disc game ideas including Us versus Them
Pinball manufacturer where Osborne worked; hired him in 1972 after engineering degree
Respected pinball manufacturer that declined and ultimately failed due to poor management decisions rather than design shortcomings
Major pinball manufacturer; employed Neyens from 1939-1980; led by Dave Gottlieb who had philosophy of sharing industry innovations
Major pinball manufacturer; dominant in 1950s wood rail era; known for conservative evolutionary design approach and philosophy balancing player amusement with operator return
Pinball manufacturer referenced for vintage games
Pinball/arcade manufacturer where Kordek worked 1937-1957/58; known for DC-powered coil technology, roll-down games, and arcade games like Two Player Basketball; located on Ashland Avenue in Chicago
Pinball manufacturer; represented at the first Pinball Expo in 1985
Dominated Australian pinball distribution from late 1960s onward, hired Ed Khrinsky in 1964
Pinball manufacturer represented by attorney Rufus King in 1956 Keith Offer Commission; industry figure that Sharpe had early consulting connections with.
Major EM pinball manufacturer; machines referenced include Ace High (1957) and Sky Lab
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of test locations
Manufacturer of Genesis pinball machine
Manufacturer of Volley pinball machine being played
Manufacturer of Centigrade 37
Manufacturer of Centigrade 37 vintage pinball machine
Manufacturer of Close Encounters pinball machine, System One platform
Manufacturer of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1978)
Original manufacturer of drop target style used as comparison point; Gamatron drop targets appear Gottlieb-compatible but slightly different
Manufacturer of Close Encounters machine
Manufacturer of Close Encounters (1978); historically significant manufacturer
Manufacturer of Close Encounters; System One pinball machines referenced for electrical design deficiencies
Manufacturer of the System One machines being restored (1978)
Manufacturer of Close Encounters; 1977 parts manual referenced for roto wheel specifications
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Close Encounters; original diagnostics system compared unfavorably to Nywump boards
Referenced for bifurcated terminal connector design standards used in early arcade construction
Manufacturer of Rescue 911 and other System 3 era games; known for ambitious mechanical design
1980s pinball manufacturer; Rob Zombie explicitly references Gottlieb design philosophy of exposed pop bumpers and chaotic ball flow as design inspiration
Historic manufacturer that entered gambling/slot machine business, which led to company shutdown; had profitable pinball division that was undermined
Classic pinball manufacturer; Golden Arrow produced by Gottlieb
Vintage pinball manufacturer; made Frank Thomas Big Hurt White Sox
Major American pinball manufacturer; competitor to Williams; had stronger designs in early 1970s according to hosts
Historical pinball manufacturer; Stern acquired their playfield press equipment
Early employer where Nordman designed video game concepts after Valley Pinball layoff
Classic pinball manufacturer whose games (Teed-Off, Monte Carlo, Millipede, Millionaire) are discussed as examples of captive ball unit usage
Where Borg began his career in 1987 as mechanical engineer; also referred to as Premier Technology in the transcript