Duotron

The Duotron, designed by Ed Krynski and manufactured by Gottlieb in September 1974, is a classic example of the company's mid-1970s electro-mechanical output, with a confirmed production run of 2,525 units. This two-player game features two flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, six standup targets, a kick-out hole, and a captive ball, giving players plenty of opportunities for high scores against a maximum displayed score of 99,990 points per player.

The playfield offers some distinctive touches, including upper left and right kickback lanes and a right outlane ball return gate, along with an end-of-ball bonus. The sound package is pure EM-era Gottlieb: three chimes and a knocker. Players had 3 or 5 ball play depending on operator settings.

The machine's fantasy-themed artwork is by Gordon Morison, whose dreamlike style sets it apart from other Gottlieb titles of the period. Collectors may also be interested to know that the Duotron has a 4-player sibling: Gottlieb's 1974 'Magnotron' uses the same design in a four-player format.