1970 Gottlieb Batter Up
Manufacturer : Gottlieb
Year : 1970
Players : 1
Type : Electro-mechanical
Theme : Sports - Baseball
Production : 560 units
Status : Sold
Fast Draw (1975) is a 4-player electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine by Gottlieb, built around a Western shootout theme and fast-paced drop-target gameplay. Designed by Ed Krynski with artwork by Gordon Morison, it’s widely regarded as one of the standout drop-target games of the 1970s. With over 8,000 units produced, it’s popular, accessible, and known for its high scoring potential and quick, unforgiving play.
Game Features
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4-player electro-mechanical (EM) machine
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Released April 1975
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Western / cowboy theme
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Approx. 8,045 units produced
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Two 5-bank drop target sets (10 total targets)
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Two 3-inch flippers
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3 pop bumpers
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No slingshots (unique for added difficulty)
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2 kick-out holes (saucers)
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A-B-C rollover lanes
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Countdown bonus system (up to 15K or 45K depending on setup)
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Bonus multiplier (2x / 3x via ABC lanes)
Overview
Fast Draw is all about controlled shooting and maximizing drop-target scoring. The core objective is clearing the two 5-bank drop target sets to activate the high-value “horseshoe” targets, which score 5,000 points and reset repeatedly for continued scoring opportunities.
The absence of slingshots makes the game feel very different from most EMs—balls don’t get randomly kicked back into play, so control and nudging become critical. This also increases difficulty, especially on rebounds off drop targets.
ABC rollover lanes at the top build the bonus multiplier, while the saucers (kick-out holes) offer additional scoring and “special” opportunities. The game rewards precision and repeatable shooting more than chaotic play.
Overall, Fast Draw is a fast, punishing, and highly addictive EM that blends simple rules with high-skill execution—one of the best examples of Gottlieb’s drop-target design philosophy in the mid-70s.
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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)