Southern Belle

The Southern Belle, manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Company starting in June 1955, is a single-player electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine designed by Wayne Neyens, with an American West and riverboat theme. Only 1,000 units were confirmed produced, making it a relatively limited release even by the standards of its era.

The machine boasts an array of features characteristic of classic EM design: two flippers allow players to control the ball's trajectory, while four pop bumpers and two passive bumpers provide a dynamic playing experience. Two gobble holes and two standup targets add an extra layer of strategy, requiring players to time their shots carefully to maximize their score. A tilt results in an immediate game over, and the replay wheel tops out at 26.

The machine's art, by Roy Parker, reflects the nostalgia-tinged American West theme prevalent in post-war popular culture, with colorful artwork evoking the grandeur of riverboats and the romance of the frontier era.