Palace Guard

Palace Guard, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in the mid-1960s, represents a classic example of electro-mechanical pinball design during the golden age of mechanical pinball machines. The theme revolves around British royal guards and palace imagery, tapping into the widespread American fascination with British culture during the 1960s, particularly following the British Invasion in pop music.

The machine featured traditional electro-mechanical components including mechanical score reels, bells, and chimes that were characteristic of the era. The playfield likely included standard features of the period such as pop bumpers, kick-out holes, and various targets, all themed around the royal guard motif. The artwork would have featured the iconic red-coated British palace guards, royal imagery, and London landmarks.

As with many Gottlieb games of this period, Palace Guard would have been manufactured at their Chicago facility, where the company was producing numerous successful titles during the 1960s. While not one of Gottlieb's most famous titles, it represents an interesting snapshot of how American pinball manufacturers incorporated British themes during a period of strong cultural exchange between the two countries.