The American Dream

The American Dream is a solid-state electronic pinball machine with an automobile theme, from an unknown manufacturer and undetermined release year. Solid-state pinball technology replaced electro-mechanical scoring beginning in the mid-1970s and remained the industry standard for decades, so while The American Dream fits within that broader era, its specific manufacturer and place within it remain unclear.

In terms of gameplay, The American Dream features two flippers and an unusually high count of 18 trap holes, suggesting a challenging layout, along with large illuminated flipper buttons. Photos of the backglass show one large 4-digit bonus display, plus separate score and total displays and a smaller unlabeled display, alongside artwork depicting four automobiles.

Automobile themes are common across pinball history, but The American Dream's specific design and artwork remain undocumented beyond these dark, out-of-focus photos, and even the number of simultaneous players is unclear. Its combination of an unknown manufacturer and scarce documentation makes it a genuine curiosity for collectors researching lesser-known solid-state machines.