Full House

Full House was a pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. during a transitional period in pinball history, as the industry was moving from solid-state displays toward the dot matrix era. The machine capitalized on the popularity of poker and card games in arcade entertainment, featuring card-themed gameplay elements and scoring mechanics.

The gameplay design incorporated poker-inspired features, with players attempting to complete card combinations through various shots and targets. The playfield likely included drop targets representing different cards, with special scoring opportunities for completing poker hands. This theme would have appealed to both pinball enthusiasts and card game fans, offering a unique hybrid of gaming experiences.

While not one of Gottlieb's most celebrated titles, Full House represented the company's continued efforts to innovate with theme integration during a challenging period for the pinball industry. The late 1980s and early 1990s saw increasing competition from video games, pushing manufacturers to create more engaging and thematic pinball experiences. The machine's card game concept helped it stand out in arcade locations where both traditional gamblers and pinball players congregated.