Jumping Jack (Gottlieb, 1973) (Used) (As-Is) (Semi-Working)
Is one of the most iconic 2‑player EM drop‑target games of the 1970s.
🎯 Core Identity
- Manufacturer: D. Gottlieb & Co.
- Release: May 1973
- System: Electro‑Mechanical
- Production: 4,975 units
- Designer: Ed Krynski
- Artist: Gordon Morison
- 4‑player counterpart: Jack in the Box (same layout, different backglass and scoring)
🎨 Theme & Aesthetic
Jumping Jack leans into a circus / showgirl motif — famously known for one of the most “eye‑catching” backglasses Gottlieb ever produced. Collectors still talk about it.
🕹️ Gameplay Breakdown
This is where the game shines for EM fans:
- 10‑bank vertical drop targets across the top of the playfield
- 4 flippers (classic Krynski layout)
- 2 pop bumpers placed dangerously low, creating a “nudge‑or‑die” zone
- 2 kickout holes above the drop bank
- End‑of‑ball bonus: 100 points per target down (10× on last ball)
- Completing all drops: awards extra ball or replay, depending on score motor position
- Kickout holes alternate between 300 and 3000 points based on 10‑point switch activity
It’s simple, fast, and addictive — exactly the kind of EM that keeps casual players smiling and competitive players grinding for clean sweeps of the drop bank.
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