Flying Carpet

The Flying Carpet, designed by Ed Krynski and manufactured by Gottlieb in January 1972, is a solid example of the company's electro-mechanical output at the start of the 1970s. A single-player game with artwork by Gordon Morison, it enjoyed a healthy confirmed production run of 3,170 units, and its playfield design proved durable enough to reappear later on Mirco Games' 1975 'Spirit of 76'.

The machine boasts 12 standup targets, three pop bumpers, and dual outlanes, providing a challenging yet rewarding gameplay experience - all the more so because the game has no slingshots, an unusual omission that changes how the ball moves in the lower playfield. Operators could set the game for three or five ball play, the maximum displayed point score is 9,999 points, and the replay wheel tops out at 15. Sound comes from three chimes and a knocker.

Notably, the Flying Carpet's design and artwork evoke a sense of mystique, transporting players to a world of myth and legend. Gordon Morison's color scheme and imagery are characteristic of the Gottlieb aesthetic from this period, featuring bright, bold colors and intricate details that make the game an appealing find for collectors and historians alike.