Hi-Score

The 1967 Gottlieb Hi-Score is a four-player electro-mechanical game designed by Ed Krynski with artwork by Art Stenholm. Released in May 1967 with a confirmed production run of 1,900 units, it carries a fittingly self-referential "Sports - Pinball" theme. A two-player version of the same design was sold as Gottlieb's 1967 'Super Score'.

The playfield offers a varied layout: four flippers, four pop bumpers, a passive bumper, four standup targets, two kick-out holes, a rollunder, and a captive ball spinner. Operators could set the game for 3- or 5-ball play, and each player can rack up a maximum displayed score of 9,999 points. The soundtrack is pure EM-era charm, provided by two bells and a knocker; the fully assembled game weighs a substantial 284 pounds including legs.

With its wide range of shots and its multiplayer format, Hi-Score is a solid representative of Gottlieb's late-1960s electro-mechanical output and remains an appealing find for collectors of the era.