Machine Description

Egg Head was an electro-mechanical pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. during the mid-1970s, a period when the company was still producing some of the most popular and reliable EM pinball machines in the industry. The machine's theme played on the common slang term 'egg head,' which was used to describe intellectuals and scholars, reflecting the cultural vernacular of the era.

The playfield design likely featured academic and intellectual imagery, possibly including cartoon representations of professors, scientists, or scholars, combined with classic pinball elements of the period. As an EM machine, it would have utilized the characteristic mechanical score reels, chimes, and bells that defined pinball machines of this era, before the advent of electronic displays and solid-state technology.

While not one of Gottlieb's most famous titles, Egg Head represents an interesting snapshot of mid-1970s pinball design, when manufacturers were still creating themed machines that could attract players through clever wordplay and relatable cultural references. The machine would have featured the robust engineering and reliable mechanical systems that Gottlieb was known for during this period.

As with many EM machines from this era, surviving examples of Egg Head are now sought after by collectors who appreciate the pure electro-mechanical gameplay and craftsmanship of these vintage machines. The simple but engaging nature of EM pinball games continues to attract enthusiasts who prefer the straightforward, mechanical nature of these classic games.