Surf Side

Surf Side, designed by Ed Krynski and manufactured by Gottlieb in November 1967, is a two-player electromechanical pinball machine featuring four flippers, giving players more control over the ball than a standard two-flipper layout. Along with its sister game Sea Side (made specially for Italy), Surf Side was among the first Gottlieb pin games to feature illuminated coin entrance plates.

At its core, Surf Side's gameplay revolves around advancing multiplier ladders through strategic targeting of six standup targets and two roto-targets. Hitting any of the four standup targets advances both center multiplier ladders one step, while top rollovers advance their corresponding ladder based on the adjacent roto-target's display. The 'Star' roto-target awards an extra ball. Multiplier ladders and bonus multiplier values carry over between players and don't reset until a 100x value is scored.

The game also features three pop bumpers and two slingshots for additional scoring opportunities. Its nautical theme, with artwork by Art Stenholm, reflects a lighthearted take on sailing and swimming. With 1,750 units confirmed produced, Surf Side is a collectible piece of Gottlieb's mid-1960s EM output.