Subway

Subway, created by D. Gottlieb & Company in 1966, is a notable electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine showcasing Ed Krynski's design work, with a playfield layout comparable to Gottlieb's 1961 'Flipper Fair'.

At its core, Subway offers a quintessential city living experience through its mechanical animation - subway doors opening on the backbox - setting the tone for an immersive theme. The game features a wide flipper gap, three standup targets, and a rollunder that demands precision, along with four pop bumpers and two passive bumpers that allow for rapid ball circulation and scoring opportunities.

Subway's design stands out with its art deco-inspired aesthetic by artist Art Stenholm, reflecting the urbanization of 1960s city living. With 3,200 units confirmed produced, Subway and its replay version, Gottlieb's 1966 'Cross Town', were the last Gottlieb games to have a manual ball-lift, making it an interesting piece for collectors tracing the end of that mechanism's era.