Out of Sight

Out of Sight, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in 1974, represents a classic example of electro-mechanical pinball design during the golden age of EM machines. The game emerged during a pivotal period when pinball manufacturers were pushing the boundaries of mechanical innovation, just years before the industry's transition to solid-state electronics.

The machine's design captured the aesthetic and cultural zeitgeist of the mid-1970s, featuring bold psychedelic artwork and styling characteristic of the era. The playfield layout emphasized fast-paced action with multiple pairs of flippers, pop bumpers, and various scoring targets that were typical of Gottlieb's engineering philosophy of the period. The game's name 'Out of Sight' played into the popular slang of the time, making it particularly appealing to the youth market.

While not as widely recognized as some other Gottlieb titles of the era, Out of Sight represented the company's continued commitment to quality electro-mechanical engineering during their final years of EM production. The game featured the reliable mechanical score reels and chimes that were hallmarks of the electro-mechanical era, providing the distinctive sound and feel that many collectors and enthusiasts still cherish today.