Contact Jr

Contact Jr, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in the mid-1970s, was part of a series of smaller-sized 'Junior' pinball machines that were designed to appeal to locations with space constraints and operators looking for more economical options. These Junior models maintained Gottlieb's reputation for quality while offering a more compact footprint than their standard-sized machines.

The machine featured classic electro-mechanical components typical of its era, with relay-based scoring and chime units providing the distinctive sounds that characterized pinball machines of the 1970s. The playfield layout was designed to be engaging while working within the constraints of the smaller cabinet size, likely incorporating standard features such as pop bumpers, drop targets, and shooting lanes.

As part of the Junior series, Contact Jr represented an important market adaptation by Gottlieb during a period when the arcade industry was dealing with space limitations in many venues and increasing competition for operator dollars. While not as widely known as some of Gottlieb's full-sized games from the same era, it serves as an interesting example of how manufacturers adapted their products to meet specific market needs.