King Rock
About This Machine
The King Rock, designed by Ed Krynski and manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Company in 1972, is an electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine built around a music/happiness theme, with artwork by Gordon Morison. The King Rock boasts an impressive array of features typical of EM games, including four flippers, three pop bumpers, two spinning targets, and five standup targets.
The gameplay experience is marked by its use of sound effects, with chimes announcing milestones and a knocker adding to the excitement. A standout feature is the end-of-ball bonus, which rewards players for their persistence. The machine's maximum displayed point score stands at 99,990 points per player.
The King Rock's aesthetic appeal lies in its colorful artwork by Gordon Morison and its Happiness/Music theme. With 4,000 units confirmed produced, it was a solidly successful release for Gottlieb; a two-player variant, King Kool, was released the same year. The King Rock remains a good example of early-1970s Gottlieb design for collectors exploring EM pinball.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Happiness - Music
- Model Number:
- 326
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (4), Pop bumpers (3), Spinning targets (2), Standup targets (5), Right outlane ball return gate. End-of-ball bonus. Maximum displayed point score is 99,990 points per player. Sound: 3 chimes, knocker.
Credits
- Designer:
- Ed Krynski
- Artist:
- Gordon Morison