Machine Description

Ace High, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in 1957, represents a classic example of 1950s electro-mechanical pinball design during the golden age of mechanical pinball machines. The game's western/poker theme was particularly relevant during this era when TV westerns were at their peak popularity and card-game themed pinball machines were common attractions in bars and arcades.

The machine featured a poker-themed playfield with traditional mechanical components including pop bumpers, kick-out holes, and scoring rails. Like many Gottlieb games of this period, it likely utilized the reliable tilt mechanism and featured the company's characteristic high-quality craftsmanship in its cabinet and playfield artwork. The scoring system was based around poker hand combinations, adding an extra layer of strategy to the basic pinball gameplay.