GOTTLIEB · 1974
Big Indian
The 2-player version of this game is Gottlieb's 1974 'Big Brave'. Prior to production, this game was named 'Chief' and then renamed to 'Big Injun'. Sample games were produced as 'Big Injun' and, according to the Encyclopedia of Pinball Vol 1, the Native American employees in Gottlieb's wiring and assembly plant in South Dakota complained about this. So, the name was changed again, to 'Big Indian', stalling production for three months. Price to operator: $975 FOB Chicago, per newsletter from authorized distributor dated March 1974.
Shoot the drop targets and rollover lanes for bonus advance. Avoid the veri-target (Death) until Ball 5 (double bonus ball)
Vari-Target on the left is a drain monster.
Get the 3 top lanes to lit more bonus and X2 bonus
Build bonus as much as you can
If you can hit the veri-target solidly, it will award 5K points and 5 bonus advances. The return on this is often really harsh though.