Hit 'N' Run

The Hit pinball machine, designed by Wayne Neyens and manufactured by Gottlieb in March 1952, is a classic example of early-1950s electro-mechanical (EM) pinball design. Carrying model number 65 and produced in a confirmed run of 1,400 units, this single-player baseball game pairs Neyens's design with backglass and playfield artwork by Roy Parker, the celebrated artist behind so many of Gottlieb's golden-age games.

The playfield offers plenty of variety for its era: two flippers, four pop bumpers, three passive bumpers, two slingshots, four trap holes, and two rollunders. The trap holes and rollunders add an element of strategy, rewarding players who think ahead and anticipate the ball's trajectory. The Hit also features a charming backglass light animation depicting men running the bases, a striking visual touch that brings the machine's baseball theme to life as runs are scored.

As a Wayne Neyens and Roy Parker collaboration from Gottlieb's early-fifties heyday, Hit offers collectors a well-documented and appealing slice of pinball history, combining classic wood-rail gameplay with one of the hobby's most beloved theme traditions.