James Bond 007

The James Bond 007 pinball machine, designed by Allen Edwall with artwork by Doug Watson, was produced by Gottlieb in 1980 on the System 80 platform. As a licensed theme machine tied to the popular film franchise, it pays homage to the Bond films while offering an engaging gameplay experience on a widebody cabinet, one of relatively few licensed titles of its era.

Key features of James Bond 007 include four flippers that allow players to navigate the widebody playfield with precision, three pop bumpers that add a level of challenge and excitement, and two slingshots that provide an additional way to propel the ball. The machine's 5-bank drop target and three standup targets offer varying levels of difficulty and reward, while two separate 4-bank drop target banks add further complexity to the layout.

Notably, James Bond 007 was originally released as a time-based game, but this proved so unpopular with players that Gottlieb issued new software allowing it to be set for standard 3-ball or 5-ball play. With 3,625 units confirmed produced, the game's widebody cabinet and artwork lean into the Bond franchise's glamour and intrigue, giving it a distinctive look among Gottlieb's early-1980s lineup.