Hi-Lo

Hi-Lo, designed by Ed Krynski with artwork by Art Stenholm, was released by Gottlieb in February 1969. It is the Italian version of Gottlieb's 1969 Spin-A-Card and Hearts and Spades, and it holds the distinction of being the first Italian version to feature a dummy zero in the score. With a confirmed production run of 5,000 units, this card-and-gambling-themed electromechanical single-player embodies the spirit of classic Gottlieb card games.

Gameplay is driven by two flippers, four pop bumpers, and two slingshots, which propel the ball through a playfield featuring seven standup targets. Two kick-out holes send the ball flying back up the playfield in a thrilling display of pinball dynamics, and ten spinning lights in the backglass add flash to the presentation. The backbox uses beaded side panels, a styling detail found on only a few Gottlieb models produced in 1969.

Ed Krynski, one of the most prolific designers of the electromechanical era, brought his characteristic approach to the layout, and Art Stenholm's artwork gives the game its vintage charm. For enthusiasts, Hi-Lo offers a glimpse into Gottlieb's late-1960s golden age of single-player card-themed games.