Round Up

The 1948 Round Up pinball machine by Gottlieb, designed by Harry Mabs with artwork by Roy Parker, was manufactured in a confirmed run of 1,500 units. Coming just over a year after flippers debuted on Gottlieb's own Humpty Dumpty in late 1947, Round Up was among the early wave of machines to adopt the new flipper mechanism -- in this case, four of them, alongside two pop bumpers and three kick-out holes.

The Round Up's gameplay is characterized by challenging targets and precise timing requirements, making it a true test of skill for early flipper-era players. This attention to detail was a hallmark of Gottlieb's design philosophy during this period.

The Round Up's American West theme, with artwork by Roy Parker, features a distinctive style that captures the spirit of the era, evoking cowboys and frontier imagery typical of Gottlieb's Western-themed games. While detailed records about specific gameplay reception are scarce, its rarity and historical position in the early flipper era make it an exciting find for any serious pinball enthusiast.