Hyde Park (Italy)

The Hyde Park pinball machine, designed by Ed Krynski with artwork by Roy Parker, was manufactured by Gottlieb in June 1966 as the Italian export version of Gottlieb's 'Hyde Park' (the USA replay counterpart was released as 'Mayfair'). As a two-player Add-A-Ball machine themed around World Places, it offers an interesting look at Gottlieb's electromechanical output of the era.

One of the standout aspects of Hyde Park is its snap target, positioned to be hit via two "auto-shooters" located between the flippers. The target isn't in continuous motion, but alternates between left and right whenever it's struck by the ball, requiring players to adjust their aim between shots. The machine also features three pop bumpers, two slingshots, and two ball kickers, providing ample opportunities for scoring. Skilled players can earn Continued Play, rewarding high scores with up to five extra balls per ball in play, tracked via five illuminating colored circles beneath the game name on the backglass.

The machine's sound is provided by three bells, and its maximum displayed score per player is 9,999 points. Along with two related titles sharing the same artwork, Hyde Park represents one of Roy Parker's last games for Gottlieb, making it a notable entry in the artist's body of work.