1970 Gottlieb Batter Up
Manufacturer : Gottlieb
Year : 1970
Players : 1
Type : Electro-mechanical
Theme : Sports - Baseball
Production : 560 units
Status : Sold
Gottlieb’s Batter Up (1970) is a rare single-player electro-mechanical (EM) add-a-ball pinball machine that brings a baseball-style scoring system to classic pinball gameplay. As the add-a-ball counterpart to Gottlieb’s Baseball, it rewards players with extra balls instead of replays, making it especially desirable for collectors and home use.
Game Features
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Single-player electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine
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Add-a-ball gameplay (earns extra balls instead of free games)
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Baseball-themed scoring system with runs and outs
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Backglass animation tracks base runners and scoring progress
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Two 2-inch flippers with classic EM layout
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Two Vari-Targets that retreat when hit
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Four standup targets
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Four star rollovers
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Two pop bumpers and two slingshots
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Approximately 560 units produced (rare)
Overview
Batter Up offers a unique twist on traditional pinball by combining classic EM mechanics with a baseball-style scoring system. Players aim to advance runners and score runs, with progress visually tracked on the backglass—adding an engaging, game-within-a-game feel.
The add-a-ball format changes gameplay strategy, rewarding performance with extended play rather than credits, making it especially appealing for collectors and home environments. Vari-Targets and rollover lanes provide skill-based challenges, while the baseball theme keeps gameplay intuitive and fun.
With its low production numbers and distinctive gameplay style, Batter Up stands out as a rare and collectible Gottlieb title from the early 1970s.
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View Restoration Details Playfield (Top Side) • Fully disassembled, cleaned, waxed, and conditioned • New rubbers, lane guides, posts, bulbs, and pinball • New flipper bats • Standup switches and rollover switches polished and adjusted • Plastics cleaned and conditioned Playfield (Underside) • Complete flipper rebuilds (coils, stops, switches, links, springs) • Pop bumper assemblies rebuilt • All relays cleaned, filed, and properly adjusted • Stepper units fully disassembled, cleaned, and calibrated Cabinet & Bottom Board • New power cord and fuse holders • Bottom board fully disassembled and cleaned • Relays, step units, and score motor serviced and adjusted • Jones plugs cleaned for solid connections • Cabinet cleaned inside and out Backbox / Head • Scoring reels disassembled, cleaned, and properly adjusted • Stepper units and relays serviced • New bulbs installed Additional Work • Weak or burned coils replaced as needed • Coin door fully disassembled, cleaned, and polished with new coin entry plates • Chime box cleaned, polished, and rebuilt • Shooter assembly polished with new springs installed • Metal trim, side rails, and legs polished • New locks, bolts, and leg levelers/castors installed • New sheet of playfield glass installed • New bulbs installed throughout entire game Warranty ✔ 1-Year Warranty (local sales) ✔ One service visit included within first year (includes playfield waxing, rubber replacement if needed, and full function check)