Target Pool

Target Pool is an electromechanical (EM) pinball machine from June 1969, designed by D. Gottlieb & Company's Ed Krynski with artwork by Art Stenholm. Its billiards theme is a distinctive choice among the company's output of the period.

Gameplay-wise, Target Pool features two flippers and four slingshots (two of which sit in the upper playfield), a single pop bumper, and a generous 27 targets that reward precise aiming and timing. The machine displays a maximum score of 9,999 points.

The design evokes the look of a pool hall through its billiards theme, with the upper playfield's pair of slingshots adding a distinct sense of verticality to the layout. An add-a-ball version of the game was also released as Gottlieb's 'Mini Pool,' which was exported to Italy as 'Bumper Pool.' With 2,425 confirmed units produced, Target Pool remains a relatively scarce find for collectors seeking a well-designed sports-themed EM machine.