The 4 Horsemen

The 4 Horsemen, designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker, was manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Company in September 1950 in a confirmed run of 1,800 units. Arriving just a few years after the flipper revolutionized pinball, this football-themed game features a four-flipper layout that gives players plenty of ways to keep the ball alive and in control.

The machine's gameplay is built around its football theme, with players scoring points off four pop bumpers and two passive bumpers. A distinctive touch is the blocking gate between the flippers, which can guard the center drain and adds an extra layer of challenge and strategy to the game.

With Neyens' layout and Parker's classic hand-painted-style artwork, The 4 Horsemen is a fine example of Gottlieb's output at the start of the 1950s, offering a glimpse into the early years of flipper-era pinball design.