Harvey

Harvey was an electro-mechanical pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. during the mid-1960s, a period when pinball was experiencing strong popularity in arcades and entertainment venues across America. The machine's theme appears to be based on the whimsical concept of an invisible rabbit, likely inspired by the famous 1950 James Stewart film 'Harvey' about a man and his invisible rabbit friend.

The machine featured the classic styling of 1960s Gottlieb games, with vibrant artwork and the mechanical precision that made Gottlieb one of the leading manufacturers of the era. As an electro-mechanical machine, it utilized relay switches, stepper units, and score wheels rather than electronic displays, creating the distinctive mechanical sounds and gameplay experience that characterized pinball machines of this period.

While specific production numbers are not well-documented, Harvey would have been manufactured during a time when Gottlieb typically produced between 1,200 and 2,500 units of their regular production games. The machine represents an interesting snapshot of mid-1960s pinball design, when manufacturers were pushing the boundaries of mechanical innovation while still working within the constraints of pre-electronic technology.