Sea-Belles
About This Machine
The Sea Belles pinball machine, manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Company in August 1956, is a two-player electromechanical (EM) game with a nautical theme, designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker. A confirmed 1,300 units were produced.
Gameplay features include four pop bumpers, four passive bumpers, two slingshots, two gobble holes, and three stand-up targets, all contributing to a lively, fast-paced layout typical of mid-1950s Gottlieb design. The double match award lets operators choose between 2 or 10 replays, and the maximum displayed score is capped at 1,999 points per player, reflecting the more modest scoring scales of the period.
Sea Belles' backglass carries Gottlieb's well-known tagline: "Amusement Pinballs, as American as Baseball and Hot Dogs!" Its nautical styling and colorful scheme are characteristic of Gottlieb's 1950s output, and while detailed trivia about the machine's reception is scarce, it remains a solid representative of the company's EM design during this era.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Deep Sea Diving - Nautical - Swimming
- Model Number:
- 122
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (4), Passive bumpers (4), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (3), Gobble holes (2), Rollover buttons (2). Metal cigarette holders on side woodrails. The two gobble holes each have a bonus ladder for an end-of-ball bonus. Double match awards 2 or 10 replays (operator option). 3 or 5 ball play. Maximum displayed point score is 1999 points per player. Replay wheel maximum: 26 Sound: 2 bells, knocker. Tilt penalty: game over, per player.
Credits
- Designer:
- Wayne Neyens
- Artist:
- Roy Parker