Pyramid

The Pyramid pinball machine, designed by Ed Krynski and manufactured by Gottlieb in February 1978, is a two-player electro-mechanical (EM) game from Gottlieb's era as a Columbia Pictures Industries company. With 785 confirmed units produced, it is a sought-after machine among EM collectors today.

Pyramid's gameplay features a blend of mechanical challenges and strategic depth. Players use two flippers to guide the ball through slingshots and stand-up targets. Three pop bumpers, two kick-out holes, and two star rollovers add complexity, while a 5-bank drop target and end-of-ball bonus reward precise timing and aim.

The machine's historical theme evokes ancient civilizations, with Egyptian-inspired artwork by Gordon Morison. Pyramid is closely related to Gottlieb's 1977 release Cleopatra, which shares its basic design in both EM and solid-state four-player versions. With a maximum displayed point score of 199,990 points per player, Pyramid remains a challenging classic EM machine to play today.