Sunset

The 'Sunset' pinball machine, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in the early 1970s, emerged during a transformative period in pinball history when manufacturers were pushing the boundaries of electro-mechanical engineering. This era represented the twilight years of EM pinball machines, just before the industry's transition to solid-state electronics.

The machine likely featured artwork celebrating the romantic imagery of sunsets, a popular aesthetic theme of the era that appealed to the growing casual arcade market. Like other EM machines of its time, Sunset would have utilized mechanical score reels, chimes for sound effects, and relay-based logic for gameplay operations. The playfield layout presumably included standard features of the period such as pop bumpers, slingshots, and various scoring targets.

While specific production numbers are not readily available, early 1970s Gottlieb machines typically saw production runs between 2,000 to 5,000 units. Sunset represents an important piece of pinball history, produced during the last generation of electro-mechanical machines before the solid-state revolution would forever change the industry.