Play Pool
Manufacturer: D. Gottlieb & Company (1931-1977) [Trade Name: Gottlieb]
Year: 1972
Date: August, 1972
Type: Electro-mechanical (EM)
Players: 1
Production: 2,339 units (confirmed)
About This Machine
Play Pool, designed by Ed Krynski and manufactured by Gottlieb in August 1972, is a billiards-themed electro-mechanical (EM) add-a-ball machine, made as a version of Gottlieb's 1973 'Pro Pool' for export to Italy.
The machine's features include two flippers, one pop bumper, two slingshots, a bank of 7 drop targets (times two), two standup targets, and a kick-out hole, offering a varied set of shots for players to work through.
Play Pool's design and artwork draw on a billiards theme, fitting for its era. With confirmed production of 2,339 units, and given its status as an export variant, it is a relatively scarce find for collectors familiar with Krynski's long and prolific career designing pinball machines for Gottlieb.
Images (4)
Technical Details
- Theme:
- Billiards
- Model Number:
- 345
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumper (1), Slingshots (2), 7-bank drop targets (2), Standup targets (2), Kick-out hole (1).
Credits
- Designer:
- Ed Krynski
- Artist:
- Gordon Morison