Egg Head

The 1961 Egg Head pinball machine, designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker and manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Company, is a charming addition to any serious collector's lineup. Its Tic-Tac-Toe theme, blended with robots and a school setting, showcases the playful creative direction of Gottlieb's designs in the early 1960s. The same layout and theme would later be revisited on Gottlieb's 1963 Square Head.

Egg Head's gameplay is characterized by its engaging Tic-Tac-Toe objective, where flippers serve as the primary means of interacting with the game. The machine boasts five pop bumpers, four passive bumpers, two slingshots, two standup targets, and two rollover buttons, creating a dynamic experience for players. The end-of-ball bonus scores 50 points, and with a maximum displayed point score of 1,999 and a replay wheel maximum of 15, Egg Head offers plenty of opportunities for players to test their skills. Sound comes from two bells and a knocker, typical of the era.

With a confirmed production run of 2,100 units, Egg Head provides a fascinating glimpse into Gottlieb's single-player wedgehead era of the early 1960s, making it an attractive addition for collectors seeking a piece of that history.