Treasure Chest

Treasure Chest, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in the mid-1960s, represents a classic example of nautical-themed electro-mechanical pinball machines that were popular during this era. The machine embraced the widespread cultural fascination with buried treasure and pirate adventures that permeated entertainment media of the 1960s.

The game featured traditional electro-mechanical components with mechanical score reels and chimes, characteristic of its era. The playfield likely included standard features of the period such as pop bumpers, kick-out holes, and various targets, all themed around pirate treasure motifs. The artwork would have featured classic pirate imagery including treasure chests, maps, and sailing ships, following Gottlieb's reputation for detailed and attractive backglass artwork.

As with many Gottlieb machines of this period, Treasure Chest would have been manufactured at their Chicago facility, built with the durability and reliability that made Gottlieb one of the leading pinball manufacturers of the era. While not one of Gottlieb's most famous titles, it represents an important piece of pinball history from the golden age of electro-mechanical machines, when these games were fixtures in arcades, bars, and bowling alleys across America.