Majestic

The Majestic is an example of 1950s pinball design, produced by D. Gottlieb & Company in March 1957 and designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker. Majestic holds a genuine claim to fame: it was the first pinball machine to feature disk roto-targets, an innovation that would influence later playfield design. Its theme, "Pageantry," reflects the grandeur and spectacle suggested by its name.

Gameplay on the Majestic is characterized by a dynamic playfield featuring two flippers, five pop bumpers, two slingshots, two gobble holes, two rollover buttons, and the aforementioned roto-target. Players must navigate balls through this layout, using the flippers to control trajectory while avoiding or exploiting the pop bumpers and slingshots. The rotating target adds an extra layer of complexity and strategy. The game also features a double match system for players 1 & 2 or 3 & 4, awarding 10 replays (operator adjustable), and its backglass carries Gottlieb's famous slogan: "Amusement Pinballs, as American as Baseball and Hot Dogs!"

The Majestic's design and art are representative of 1950s pinball style, fitting its pageantry theme. An Extended Play prototype version of this game was also produced. With production of 1,350 confirmed units, Majestic remains a notable and relatively scarce piece for collectors interested in the roots of the roto-target mechanism.