Shanghai

Shanghai was an electro-mechanical pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. during a pivotal period in pinball history, as the industry was on the cusp of transitioning to solid-state electronics. The machine capitalized on the growing Western fascination with Asian themes and aesthetics during the 1970s, featuring artwork and design elements inspired by Chinese culture and imagery.

The playfield design incorporated classic elements of 1970s era Gottlieb machines, likely including pop bumpers, drop targets, and the standard two-inch flippers that were characteristic of the period. The backglass artwork would have featured stylized Chinese motifs, possibly including dragons, traditional architecture, and other Oriental design elements that were popular in American interpretations of Asian culture during this era.

As an electro-mechanical machine, Shanghai represented the culmination of decades of mechanical pinball engineering, utilizing relay switches, stepper units, and score motors to operate the game's features. While not as well-remembered as some other Gottlieb titles from this period, Shanghai stands as an interesting example of how pinball manufacturers incorporated international themes into their games to attract players during the mid-1970s arcade boom.