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Oklahoma

Manufacturer: D. Gottlieb & Company (1931-1977) [Trade Name: Gottlieb]
Year: 1961
Date: February, 1961
Type: Electro-mechanical (EM)
Players: 4
Production: 1,710 units (confirmed)

About This Machine

The Oklahoma pinball machine, manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Company in February 1961, is a four-player electro-mechanical (EM) game designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker, produced in a confirmed run of 1,710 units. It carries an American West theme, a popular choice for pinball in the early 1960s.

Key to Oklahoma's gameplay are two flippers, four pop bumpers, two slingshots, two ball kickers, and two roto-target units, giving players varied scoring opportunities across the playfield. An end-of-ball bonus adds 30 points, and players can accumulate up to a maximum displayed score of 1,999 points per player.

The Oklahoma's design and art are representative of early 1960s Gottlieb pinball, built around its Western theme. Wayne Neyens' design work is evident in the game's use of dual roto-targets alongside the standard EM feature set. Little additional information about this specific machine has been documented, but its American West theme and Gottlieb pedigree make it a solid example of the company's early-1960s output.

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Technical Details

Theme:
American Places - American West
Model Number:
179
Notable Features:
Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (4), Slingshots (2), Ball kickers (2), Roto-targets (2). End-of-ball bonus scores 30 points. This game has two roto-target units. Maximum displayed point score is 1,999 points per player.

Credits

Designer:
Wayne Neyens
Artist:
Roy Parker