Poseidon

Poseidon, designed by John Osborne with art by Gordon Morison, was manufactured by Gottlieb in July 1978. It is an add-a-ball electro-mechanical game with a Greek mythology theme, notable as the export version of Gottlieb's 1978 'Neptune,' made specifically for the Italian market; sales records show 531 units went entirely to Italy, plus a small number of earlier sample units.

Gameplay features on Poseidon include two flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, kick-out holes, standup targets, and an upper-left kickback lane, all set within a wedge-head cabinet. The layout offers a fairly accessible challenge typical of Gottlieb's EM add-a-ball games of the period.

Poseidon's theme revolves around Greek mythology, with artwork featuring the sea god and his trident. As a low-production, export-only variant of Neptune, it offers enthusiasts an interesting look at how Gottlieb tailored games for specific overseas markets even as EM technology was being phased out domestically.