Solitaire

Solitaire, designed by Ed Krynski and manufactured by Gottlieb starting in February 1967, is a card-themed, single-player, add-a-ball electro-mechanical machine. It was notably the first Gottlieb pinball to use a score reel for the thousands digit (allowing scores up to 9,999), rather than the silkscreened "1" used on earlier games.

Solitaire boasts an array of engaging play elements, including two flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, five carousel roto-targets, and five standup targets, which together provide multiple opportunities for players to rack up points. It is the Italian add-a-ball version of Gottlieb's 'Diamond Jack,' with the U.S. replay version released as 'King of Diamonds.'

The machine's design and art, by Art Stenholm, reflect the classic aesthetic of 1960s pinball machines, with a straightforward color scheme and clear typography. With 3,100 units confirmed produced, Solitaire remains an interesting piece of Gottlieb's mid-1960s output for collectors interested in card-themed and add-a-ball machines.