Poseidon

The Poseidon pinball machine, produced by Giuliano Lodola's workshop in Avenza, Italy in 1978, is a customized version of the Gottlieb game of the same name, adapted for the Italian market. It represents part of an emerging trend of European manufacturers adapting popular American designs during this period.

As a customized take on Gottlieb's original, Poseidon likely carries over gameplay elements and the mythological, aquatic theming of its namesake, though the specific differences introduced by Lodola have not been well documented.

Despite its relatively unknown status among collectors, the Poseidon remains an interesting example of how Italian manufacturers licensed and reworked American pinball designs for their local market, adding to its allure among collectors and historians seeking to uncover more about this rare machine.