Around the World

Take a thrilling journey Around the World with this 1959 electromechanical pinball machine from Gottlieb. Designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker, this two-player game blends an outer space and world travel theme, and its backglass carries Gottlieb's famous slogan: 'Amusement Pinballs, as American as Baseball and Hot Dogs!' Only 800 units were produced.

The machine offers a solid array of playfield elements: four flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, three standup targets, and two rollover buttons, plus distinctive triple outlanes. The metal cigarette holders on the side wood rails are a charming nostalgic touch. The game can be set for 3-ball or 5-ball play, and if both players match the lit number at the end of the game, the machine awards 2 or 10 replays (an operator-adjustable setting). Scoring tops out at a displayed 1,999 points per player, with three bells and a knocker providing the soundtrack.

The art and design of Around the World are quintessential late-1950s Gottlieb, from Roy Parker's vibrant illustration work to the wedgehead-era cabinet styling. Its combination of classic gameplay elements and nostalgic charm makes it an appealing find for collectors of golden-age electromechanical games.