Manhattan

Manhattan was a pioneering pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in the post-World War II era, when the pinball industry was experiencing significant growth and innovation. The machine's theme capitalized on the allure and glamour of New York City's Manhattan borough during a time when urban life and city culture were becoming increasingly celebrated in American popular culture.

The machine featured classic electro-mechanical components typical of its era, with mechanical score reels, bumpers, and gates. Its playfield likely included references to famous Manhattan landmarks and art deco styling that was popular in the late 1940s. The scoring system would have been relatively straightforward compared to modern machines, focusing on basic target hits and bumper action.

Manhattan represents an important period in pinball history when manufacturers were transitioning from simpler pre-war designs to more sophisticated gameplay mechanics. While not as well-known as some later Gottlieb classics, Manhattan helped establish some of the fundamental design principles that would influence pinball development throughout the 1950s. The machine's artwork and theme choice reflected the optimism and urban fascination of post-war America.