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Jumpin' Jack's was a solid-state pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. during the mid-1980s, representing the company's continued innovation during a challenging period for the pinball industry. The machine featured a distinctive jazz club theme, capitalizing on the era's renewed interest in classic American music venues and entertainment.

The playfield design emphasized fast-paced action with multiple ramps and a unique jazz-themed scoring system where players could 'build' musical combinations through various shot sequences. The machine's artwork captured the vibrant atmosphere of a jumping jazz club, complete with musicians and dancers, reflecting the cultural aesthetics of the period.

While not one of Gottlieb's best-known titles, Jumpin' Jack's demonstrated the company's commitment to creating engaging themed experiences during the solid-state era. The game incorporated advanced sound capabilities for its time, featuring digital samples of jazz music that would play during various game modes and achievements. The machine represents an interesting intersection between musical entertainment themes and pinball gaming mechanics of the 1980s.