Crossroads

Crossroads, designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker, was manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Company in May 1952, with a confirmed production run of 1,300 units. Carrying an automobile travel theme, this single-player game (model number 66) is a fascinating example of early-1950s electro-mechanical design from Gottlieb's most celebrated creative team.

The game gives players five balls per play across a busy playfield: two flippers, two pop bumpers, two slingshots, seven passive bumpers, five trap holes, five rollover buttons, and two rollunders—with no outlanes. The trap holes drive the game's signature scoring: landing all five balls in the five trap holes awards three replays, while filling all four outer holes awards one replay, turning each game into a satisfying placement puzzle.

The artwork and design of Crossroads are characteristic of Roy Parker's work for Gottlieb during this period, featuring vibrant colors and effective graphics. With its distinctive trap-hole objective and pedigree, Crossroads remains a treasured find for enthusiasts of early flipper-era games.