Wing Ding

Wing Ding was an electro-mechanical pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. during the golden age of mechanical pinball in the mid-1950s. This era represented a time when pinball manufacturers were experimenting with new playfield features and scoring mechanisms while still working within the constraints of purely mechanical systems.

The machine featured a classic 1950s aesthetic with aviation-themed artwork and playfield design elements common to the period. Like many Gottlieb games of this era, Wing Ding likely employed the reliable combination of pop bumpers, kick-out holes, and standard flippers that had become industry standard by the mid-1950s. The scoring system would have been completely mechanical, utilizing rotating number reels to display player scores.

While not one of Gottlieb's most famous titles from this period, Wing Ding represents an important chapter in pinball history when manufacturers were refining their mechanical engineering capabilities and establishing many of the fundamental gameplay elements that would define pinball for decades to come. The aviation theme was popular during this post-WWII period, reflecting America's continued fascination with flight and aerospace advancement.