Dodge City

Dodge City is a four-player electro-mechanical pinball machine released by Gottlieb in July 1965, designed by Ed Krynski with artwork by the legendary Roy Parker. With a confirmed production run of 3,175 units and a classic American West theme, it is a fine example of mid-1960s Gottlieb craftsmanship and remains a pleasing find for collectors of the era.

The machine boasts an impressive array of features, including two flippers, three pop bumpers, four passive bumpers, two slingshots, five rollunders, and two kick-out holes. A projection roto unit mounted under the playfield adds to the machine's visual appeal. Perhaps most notable is the mechanical backbox animation, in which a cowboy dances in the backbox - so much machinery fills the backbox, in fact, that Gottlieb had to mount the connector jacks on a separate 'plug mounting panel' hanging into the cabinet, complete with a stapled instruction card for operators. The backglass also features a distinctive blinking 'Last Ball in Play' light.

Dodge City offers operators a choice of 3 or 5 ball play, with a maximum displayed score of 1,999 points per player and a nostalgic sound scheme of three bells and a knocker. With Roy Parker's Western artwork, Ed Krynski's layout, and its charming dancing-cowboy animation, Dodge City embodies the classic appeal of 1960s electro-mechanical pinball.