Continental Cafe

The Continental Cafe, manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Company in July 1957 with a confirmed production run of 1,350 units, is a classic example of Gottlieb's electro-mechanical output during the 1950s. Designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker, this two-player machine exemplifies the company's commitment to creating engaging experiences for players, and its backglass carries Gottlieb's famous slogan: 'Amusement Pinballs, as American as Baseball and Hot Dogs!'

The Continental Cafe features gameplay elements characteristic of EM pinballs of its day, including two flippers, four pop bumpers, three gobble holes, and two bullseye targets. Players aim to navigate the ball through these obstacles while chasing high scores, with the tempting but risky gobble holes offering points at the cost of the ball.

For pinball enthusiasts and collectors, this machine offers a window into the Neyens-and-Parker partnership that defined Gottlieb's look and feel during the wedgehead era's formative years.