Gigi

Gottlieb's 'Gigi' pinball machine, released in 1963, exemplifies the glamorous and sophisticated design aesthetics of the early 1960s. Named after the 1958 musical film 'Gigi,' the machine captured the elegance and romance of French culture that was highly popular in American entertainment during this period.

The machine featured classic electro-mechanical gameplay with a notably clean and elegant playfield design. Its art package showcased a stylized portrait of a young Parisian woman, reflecting the cultural fascination with French style and sophistication of the era. The playfield incorporated standard features of the period including pop bumpers, kick-out holes, and scoring lanes, all themed to create an engaging player experience within the technological constraints of the time.

As one of Gottlieb's successful releases during their golden age of electro-mechanical pinball production, 'Gigi' represented the company's commitment to quality manufacturing and reliable gameplay mechanics. The machine helped establish Gottlieb's reputation for producing elegant, well-designed games that appealed to both operators and players. While not as widely remembered as some other titles from the era, 'Gigi' remains a cherished example of early 1960s pinball artistry and engineering.