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Domino

Manufacturer: D. Gottlieb & Company (1931-1977) [Trade Name: Gottlieb]
Year: 1968
Date: September, 1968
Type: Electro-mechanical (EM)
Players: 1
Production: 2,650 units (confirmed)

About This Machine

The 1968 Domino pinball machine, designed by Ed Krynski and manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Company, is a solid example of Gottlieb's late-1960s single-player electro-mechanical games. A confirmed 2,650 units were produced, and an add-a-ball version of the same design was released as Gottlieb's 1968 'PlayMates'.

Domino features a variety of playfield elements typical of EM-era games, including two flippers, four pop bumpers, two slingshots, seven standup targets, two roto-targets, and two kick-out holes. The backglass includes a 'Last Ball in Play' light, alerting players to make their final ball count as they push toward the maximum displayed score of 9,999 points and a replay wheel maximum of 15.

Domino's art, by Art Stenholm, and its 'Happiness - Games' theme showcase a straightforward yet colorful aesthetic typical of Gottlieb's designs during this period. The artwork does not hold any surprises or unique elements, but it serves as a good example of how pinball manufacturers of the era appealed to players with simple, catchy themes.

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Technical Details

Theme:
Happiness - Games
Model Number:
259
Notable Features:
Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (4), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (7), Roto-targets (2), Kick-out holes (2). Ball landing in outhole spins roto-targets. Backglass has a 'Last Ball in Play' light. Wedge head. Maximum displayed point score is 9,999 points. Replay wheel maximum: 15

Credits

Designer:
Ed Krynski
Artist:
Art Stenholm