Strange World

Strange World, designed by John Osborne and manufactured by Gottlieb in February 1978, is a late-era electro-mechanical (EM) machine, arriving as the industry was shifting toward solid-state electronics. Its outer space and fantasy theme, with artwork by Gordon Morison, reflects the era's popular sci-fi aesthetic.

Gameplay-wise, Strange World features two flippers, three pop bumpers, three slingshots, and six standup targets, along with a kick-out hole. Its wedge-head cabinet design adds visual flair, and the maximum displayed point score is 199,990 points. With 842 confirmed units produced, it is a relatively scarce machine today.

Artistically, the outer space theme is captured through bright, retro-futuristic imagery. While detailed accounts of the machine's design process are limited, Strange World stands as an intriguing example of late-1970s EM design from Gottlieb, made near the twilight of the EM era.