Machine Description

Fan-tas-tic, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in the early 1970s, represents a classic example of electro-mechanical pinball design during the golden age of mechanical pinball machines. This era marked a period when manufacturers were pushing the boundaries of what was possible with purely mechanical systems, before the advent of solid-state electronics.

The machine's design featured a playfield layout typical of the early 1970s Gottlieb era, with pop bumpers, drop targets, and likely a series of rollovers that would illuminate in sequence. The name 'Fan-tas-tic' was stylized with hyphens, a common design choice of the period that emphasized the scoring sequences and game flow mechanics. The game likely employed the reliable mechanical score reels and chimes that were hallmarks of electro-mechanical machines of this vintage.

While not as well-known as some other Gottlieb titles from the same era, Fan-tas-tic represents an important transition period in pinball history, released during the final years of electro-mechanical dominance before solid-state technology would revolutionize the industry. The game would have featured the robust and serviceable mechanical components that made Gottlieb machines popular with operators of the period.