Sure Shot

Sure Shot was a classic electro-mechanical pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. during the mid-1970s, representing one of the company's later EM offerings before the industry's transition to solid-state electronics. The machine exemplified the straightforward yet challenging gameplay style that characterized the electro-mechanical era of pinball design.

The playfield layout featured traditional elements including pop bumpers, drop targets, and roll-over lanes that were typical of mid-1970s pinball design. The scoring system utilized the mechanical reels common to EM machines of the period, with players working to achieve high scores through precise shot-making and bumper action. The machine's name 'Sure Shot' emphasized the skill-based nature of the game, challenging players to make accurate shots to rack up points.

Released during a pivotal period in pinball history, Sure Shot represented one of the final waves of electro-mechanical machines before solid-state technology would revolutionize the industry. While not as well-known as some other Gottlieb titles of the era, Sure Shot maintained the company's reputation for building reliable, entertaining pinball machines that could withstand the demands of location play in arcades and bars.

While exact production numbers are not readily available, Sure Shot was manufactured during a time when Gottlieb was one of the dominant forces in pinball manufacturing, typically producing several thousand units of their standard machines. The game serves as a historical snapshot of late EM-era pinball design, showcasing the mechanical engineering and craftsmanship that defined this period in arcade gaming history.