Three Deuces

Three Deuces, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in the mid-1950s, represents a classic example of the golden age of electro-mechanical pinball machines. The game's title and theme drew inspiration from the popular card game terminology and gambling culture of the era, a common design choice during this period when pinball manufacturers often incorporated casino and card game elements into their themes.

The machine featured the characteristic elements of 1950s Gottlieb design, including the standard flipper configuration that had become industry standard by this time. The playfield likely incorporated traditional scoring elements such as bumpers, targets, and rollover switches, all built with the robust mechanical engineering that characterized Gottlieb machines of this era. The scoring would have been displayed using the classic mechanical wheel score reels.

As with many Gottlieb games of the 1950s, Three Deuces would have been manufactured at their Chicago facility, featuring the company's signature craftsmanship and reliability. The game emerged during a significant period in pinball history, when the industry was working to establish pinball as a game of skill rather than chance, helping to combat anti-gambling legislation that had banned pinball in many major cities.