Pirate Gold

Pirate Gold, manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company in January 1969, is a single-player electro-mechanical pinball machine with a pirate theme. Designed by Al Schlappa, Jerry Koci, and John Gore, with art by Christian Marche, this machine features several notable elements that give it character within Chicago Coin's late-1960s lineup.

The gameplay on Pirate Gold is engaging and challenging. Players control two flippers to navigate the ball through the playfield, complete with three pop bumpers and two kick-out holes. The horseshoe lane adds an extra layer of strategy, requiring players to carefully guide their shots to maximize scores.

The machine's pirate-themed cabinet and playfield art, credited to Christian Marche, reinforce Chicago Coin's reputation for quality during this period. For collectors and historians, Pirate Gold offers a tangible link to late-1960s EM pinball design.