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Machine Description
1950With Barnacle Bill, Gottlieb dove into nautical humor and adventure, inviting players aboard a lighthearted seaside escapade. The playfield’s lively targets and bumpers echoed the motion of the waves, while Roy Parker’s colorful backglass art—filled with sailors, sea maidens, and cheeky maritime charm—captured the playful spirit of the era.
Designer Wayne Neyens’ engineering skill paired with Parker’s storytelling artwork made Barnacle Bill a standout example of Gottlieb’s early 1950s craftsmanship and the growing artistry of pinball design.