Machine Description

Flip a Card was an electro-mechanical pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. during the early 1970s, representing a period when pinball manufacturers were experimenting with novel scoring mechanisms and playfield innovations. The machine's theme revolved around card-based gameplay elements, a popular motif during this era of pinball design.

The game's distinctive feature was its card-flip mechanism, which integrated playing card imagery into the scoring system. Players could complete card combinations for bonus scores, adding a layer of strategy to the traditional pinball gameplay. The playfield likely included standard features of the era such as pop bumpers, drop targets, and kickout holes, all themed around playing cards and card suits.

As with many Gottlieb machines from this period, Flip a Card would have featured the company's renowned build quality and reliability, characteristics that made Gottlieb one of the leading manufacturers of the electro-mechanical era. While not among the most famous titles of its time, the machine represented the creative approach to theme integration that would become increasingly important in pinball design.