Bank Shot
About This Machine
The Bank Shot pinball machine, designed by Ed Krynski with artwork by Gordon Morison, was manufactured by Gottlieb in March 1976 during the twilight of the electro-mechanical era, shortly before solid-state technology came to dominate the industry. This single-player, add-a-ball game carries a billiards theme, fitting for its name.
Gameplay is classic mid-1970s Gottlieb: two flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, three standup targets, and two kick-out holes, with an end-of-ball bonus rewarding careful play. The game uses Gottlieb's wedge-head cabinet style and a three-chime sound package.
Bank Shot had a confirmed production run of 746 units. The replay version of this game is Gottlieb's 1976 'Sure Shot', and an add-a-ball version for export to Italy was released as Gottlieb's 1976 'Spot Pool'. As an example of Ed Krynski's prolific EM design work for Gottlieb, Bank Shot offers a glimpse into the mechanical craftsmanship that immediately preceded the solid-state revolution.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Billiards
- Model Number:
- 391A
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (3), Kick-out holes (2). End-of-ball bonus. Wedge head. Sound: 3 chimes.
Credits
- Designer:
- Ed Krynski
- Artist:
- Gordon Morison