Collector Value Est.
$1,000–$1,800
USD · Market estimate
Near-mint / restored. Worn or stored examples sell for 30–60% less.
Gottlieb · 1978
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
“You were dazzled by it on the screen...Now...”
Notable Features
Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (2), Slingshot (1), Roto-targets (3), Standup targets (3), 5-bank drop targets (1), Spinning target (1). Actual measured weight: 231 lbs (includes legs).
Historical Notes
We previously showed a date for this game of October 1978. The new date is per Gottlieb documentation. Quantity produced - domestic: 4,572 Quantity produced - export: 5,378 Total quantity produced: 9,950
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