Flying Carpet

The Flying Carpet, released by Midway in December 1969, is not a traditional pinball machine but an electro-mechanical (EM) gun game with a fantasy/myth theme. It is a shooting gallery-style game, not a flipper game.

Gameplay on the Flying Carpet offers 20 shots per game, with a realistic rifle shot mechanism that players aim at moving targets. The machine's distinctive features include spinning targets that emit three different sounds upon a hit, plus flying targets that add an extra layer of complexity. What sets it apart from its contemporaries is the use of 8-track taped voices, which respond with various phrases when a player scores a hit, creating a dynamic and immersive experience.

The Flying Carpet's design is notable for its use of black lighting, which adds to the machine's mystique and emphasizes the fantastical theme. Its optional built-in stool allowed players to sit comfortably while playing. Specific details about its designer are not documented, but the Flying Carpet remains a distinctive example of a late-1960s electro-mechanical shooting gallery game.