Watch My Line

Watch My Line was a stylish electro-mechanical pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. during the mid-1970s, representing one of the company's later EM entries before the industry's transition to solid-state electronics. The machine's title and design elements likely referenced the popular fashion and style consciousness of the 1970s disco era.

The gameplay featured a traditional fan layout with pop bumpers, drop targets, and likely incorporated the standard two-inch flippers that were common to Gottlieb machines of this period. As an EM machine, it would have utilized relay-based scoring mechanisms and chime units for sound effects, creating the distinctive mechanical symphony that collectors and enthusiasts cherish from this era.

While not one of Gottlieb's most famous titles from the period, Watch My Line represents an important snapshot of pinball design during the twilight years of electro-mechanical machines. It was produced during a time when manufacturers were still perfecting the electro-mechanical format, even as solid-state technology loomed on the horizon. The machine serves as a testament to the engineering excellence of the EM era, showcasing the intricate mechanical systems that would soon give way to electronic controls.