Close Encounters of the Third Kind (SS)
Description
This machine features a space ship with lights heading down to a group of people walking to it. It gives 3 balls per play. The star roto target is worth 500 points with a possible special feature score that's worth 5000 points and resets all of the targets.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (SS) was produced by Gottlieb, D. & Co. in 1978.
Gottlieb, D. & Co. released 632 machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1929. Gottlieb, D. & Co. was based in United States.
Other machines made by Gottlieb, D. & Co. during the time period Close Encounters of the Third Kind (SS) was produced include: Jacks Open, Centigrade 37, Solar City, Vulcan, Jungle Queen, Charlie's Angels, Dragon (SS), Joker Poker, Sinbad, and Sinbad
Specs
| Name | Close Encounters of the Third Kind (SS) |
|---|---|
| Developer | Gottlieb, D. & Co. (United States) |
| Year | 1978 |
| Type | Pinball |
| KLOV/MOG # | 1517 |
| Sub-Type | Solid State |
| Class | Wide Release |
| # Maximum Players | 4 |
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VAPS Arcade/Coin-Op Close Encounters of the Third Kind (SS) Census
There are 14,776 members of the Vintage Arcade Preservation Society, 9,483 whom participate in our arcade census project of games owned, wanted, or for sale. Census data currently includes 164,626 machines (6,906 unique titles).
Common - There are 21 known instances of this machine owned by Close Encounters of the Third Kind (SS) collectors who are active members. Of these, 21 of them are original dedicated machines.
For Sale - There is one active VAPS member with a Close Encounters of the Third Kind (SS) machine for sale.
Wanted - No active members have added this machine to their wish list.
This game ranks a 3 on a scale out of 100 (100 = most often seen, 1=least common) in popularity based on census ownership records.
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Flyers
1978
/ 4 Pages
Foto-Finder® (Books)
- Encyclopedia of Pinball, Volume 2 Bueschel (ISBN 1889933023) Page: 220; Black and white photo
- Encyclopedia of Pinball, Volume 2 Bueschel (ISBN 1889933023) Page: 245; Color photo
- Pinball Machines Eiden Lukas (ISBN 0764303163) Page: 99; Color photo Price guide: No
- Pinball Compendium : 1970-1981 Shalhoub (ISBN 0764320742) Page: 136; Color photo
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| Year | Count | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2,880.00 | 2,880.00 |
| All Years | 1 | 2,880.00 | 2,880.00 |
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