Royal Flush
About This Machine
The Royal Flush, designed by Ed Krynski and released in 1976 by Gottlieb, is a four-player electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine from the mid-1970s, an era when Gottlieb's EM lineup was nearing the end of its run before the industry-wide shift to solid-state electronics.
A standout feature of this machine is its 9-bank drop target, which gives players a challenging goal to complete for points. Slingshots on either side keep the ball in play, while three standup targets, three dip targets, and a kick-out hole round out the layout. The machine's end-of-ball bonus feature rewards players for their performance in a single game, and the maximum displayed score is 99,990 points per player.
The Royal Flush's card-themed decorations fit its Cards/Gambling theme. A two-player version of this machine was also released as Gottlieb's Card Whiz, and the game was later remade in 1983 as the solid-state Royal Flush Deluxe.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Cards/Gambling
- Model Number:
- 373
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumper (1), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (3), Dip targets (3), 9-bank drop targets (1), Kick-out hole (1), Right outlane ball return gate. End-of-ball bonus. 3 or 5 ball play. Maximum displayed point score is 99,990 points per player. Actual measured weight: 286 lbs (includes legs).
Credits
- Designer:
- Ed Krynski
- Artist:
- Gordon Morison