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Miss Annabelle's entry in the IPD

Flyer

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Manual

Schematic

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WAV files

naah, we have chimes and bells!

Rule sheet

Repair tips

S/I card scans

Repro parts

Miss Annabelle auctions on eBay

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This is a 1958 game in pretty good condition.  I've got a sticking relay to deal with, but besides that, there's little that's beyond a normal shopping out to get it in top shape.  The backglass has some flaking as is typical of games from that era (and Gottliebs in particular), but reproduction glasses are available from the Shay Arcade Group.

Miss Annabelle represents the end of the woodrail period, although the last woodrail is still a few games off.  Although the side rails and backbox frame are varnished oak, the legs are steel, as they still are today.  I always liked the artwork on this game, but the game play is definitely "vintage".  The ball proceeds with a glacial pace and even though there are four flippers, there's not too much to shoot at.  Plus, the cavernous gap between the flippers and the single gobble hole in the middle of the playfield keep games short and sweet.  There's a manual ball lifter that must be used to bring new balls to the plunger, and the number of balls per game is actually determined by the number of pinballs that are installed.  This lets you play multi-ball whenever you like.