Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection


Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection is a pinball video game developed by FarSight Studios and published by Crave Entertainment. The tables featured in the game are recreations of real tables. A revised edition of the PlayStation 2 version of the game was later released as Gottlieb Pinball Classics in Europe and Australia by System 3 under their Play It label. This expanded version featured three additional tables, and was subsequently released in North America on the Wii and PlayStation Portable under its original title.

Background

After partnering with Crave Entertainment for a rolling puzzle game, Mojo!, the same game engine was then used for a series of pinball games based on physical machines. Initially hesitant to develop original pinball designs they met with Tim Arnold before he had established the Pinball Hall of Fame. On his advice that Gottlieb would be the easiest to obtain the license for a modest price this was the first of those games.

Tables

The following pinball machines are included in all versions of the game:
  • Ace High
  • Big Shot
  • Central Park
  • Genie
  • Black Hole
  • Victory
  • Tee'd Off
The following extras are included in all versions of the game:
  • Play-Boy
  • Xolten
  • Love Meter
The following are included in the PSP, Wii and Gottlieb Pinball Classics versions of the game:
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to Metacritic. GameSpot gave the console versions a 7.2 out of 10 while the PlayStation Portable version was given a 7.1 out of 10.

Sequel

A sequel, titled Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection was released on the Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii and Xbox 360 on February 26, 2008, September 22, 2009 and September 23, 2011 respectively.