''Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection'' is a

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developed by

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and published by

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. The tables featured in the game are recreations of real tables. A revised edition of the PlayStation 2 version of the game was later released as ''Gottlieb Pinball Classics'' in

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and Australia by System 3 under their Play It label. This expanded version featured three additional tables, and was subsequently released in North America on the Wii and PlayStation Portable under its original title.

Tables

The following pinball machines are included in all versions of the game: * ''

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'' (1973) * ''

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'' (1966) * ''

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'' (1987) * '' Tee'd Off'' (1993) The following extras are included in all versions of the game: * '' Play-Boy'' (1932) * ''Xolten'' (A

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which predicts the player's future) * ''Love Meter'' (A

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" ''IGN'' (November 12, 2009). and ''Gottlieb Pinball Classics'' versions of the game: * '' Goin' Nuts'' (1983) * '' El Dorado City of Gold'' (1984) * ''Strikes n' Spares'' (1995) (A

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Reception

''Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection'' received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to

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gave the console versions a 7.2 out of 10 while the PlayStation Portable version was given a 7.1 out of 10.

Sequel

A sequel, titled '' Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection'' was released on the Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 2,

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, PlayStation Portable, Wii and

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on February 26, 2008, September 22, 2009 and September 23, 2011 respectively.

References

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Tables

Reception

Sequel

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