Texan
About This Machine
The Texan, designed by Wayne Neyens and manufactured by Gottlieb in May 1960, holds a specific place in company history: it was the last 4-player woodrail game Gottlieb ever produced, and the last of their multi-player machines to offer the option of a 10-replay double-match award. Rather than an early example of Gottlieb's work — the company had been building pinball machines since 1931 — Texan represents the end of an era for the classic woodrail cabinet style.
Its American West theme is realized through cowboy-inspired artwork by Roy Parker, paired with a playfield built around two flippers, three pop bumpers, six passive bumpers, two slingshots, four standup targets, three relay kick-out holes, two gobble holes, and a roto-target. The game supported 3-ball or 5-ball play, with a maximum displayed score of 1,999 points per player.
With 1,100 confirmed units built, Texan closed out a design tradition at Gottlieb before the company moved on to newer cabinet styles, making it a notable transitional machine for collectors interested in the end of the woodrail era.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- American West
- Model Number:
- 169
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Passive bumpers (6), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (4), Relay kick-out holes (3), Gobble holes (2), Roto-target (1). Each player score matching at end of game awards 1 replay, or 10 replays awarded for both 1st and 2nd players matching or both 3rd and 4th players matching (operator adjustable). 3 or 5 ball play. Maximum displayed point score is 1,999 points per player. Replay wheel maximum: 26 Sound: 3 bells, knocker.
Credits
- Designer:
- Wayne Neyens
- Artist:
- Roy Parker