Spirit of 76
£1,450.00
The “Spirit of ’76” is a pinball machine manufactured by Gottlieb in 1975 to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial, featuring a patriotic theme with a red, white, and blue design. It is known for its symmetrical layout and an easy-to-learn but challenging gameplay centered around a rotating center saucer after completing drop targets. It was one of Gottlieb’s most successful electro-mechanical (EM) games.
Key features
Theme: The game has an American patriotic theme, with artwork depicting heroes, minutemen, and the U.S. flag.
Manufacturer: Gottlieb.
Year: 1975.
Type: Electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine.
Gameplay: The objective is to hit the five drop targets to spell “SPIRIT,” and then shoot the rotating center saucer for bonus points.
Uncommon features: The playfield lacks a spinner and the usual pop-up kickers above the flippers, relying instead on passive rubber bumpers.
Designed by Wayne Neyens
This machine has been workshopped and is available to buy or hire!