Jungle King

Jungle King, designed by Ed Krynski and released by Gottlieb in 1973, is a solid single-player, add-a-ball entry in Gottlieb's catalog of jungle/wildlife-themed machines that year.

Gameplay features include two flippers, a single pop bumper, and two slingshots, all working together to create a challenging yet rewarding experience. The Jungle King boasts ten star rollovers, which add an extra layer of complexity to the game. Additionally, the machine's standup targets, action ring, left outlane kickback, and right outlane ball return gate contribute to its unique playability, along with its wedge-head backbox.

The design and art on Jungle King, by Gordon Morison, are typical of Gottlieb's jungle/wildlife theming of the period. This add-a-ball machine shares its playfield design with the 2-player replay version, "Wild Life" (1972), and the 4-player replay version, "Jungle" (1972), with 825 confirmed units produced. As a well-preserved example of 1970s Gottlieb design, Jungle King remains an intriguing addition to any collection.