The Games
About This Machine
The Games, designed by John Trudeau and Shing Lam for Mylstar Electronics (trading as Gottlieb) and released in August 1984, holds a notable place in pinball history: it was the last pinball machine produced by Mylstar before the company was purchased by Premier Technology. With only 1,768 confirmed units produced, it is also a relatively low-production game.
Gameplay on The Games centers on an Olympic sports theme, with two flippers, four pop bumpers, two standup targets, two captive balls sharing the same chamber, a spinning target, a vari-target, and a kick-out hole. The two captive balls occupying one chamber create interesting interactions during play, adding a layer of complexity as players navigate shots around them.
Artwork by Larry Day and Douglas Norgard captures the spirit of Olympic competition with dynamic sports imagery. Priced at $1,495 F.O.B. from the factory, The Games stands today as a notable footnote in pinball history -- the final release from a storied Gottlieb lineage before new ownership took over.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Sports - Olympic Games
- Model Number:
- 691
- MPU:
- Gottlieb System 80A
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (4), Standup targets (2), Captive balls (2), Spinning target (1), Vari-target (1), Kick-out hole (1). Both captive balls are in the same chamber.
Credits
- Designer:
- John Trudeau, Shing Lam
- Artist:
- Larry Day, Douglas Norgard