The adventure continues — Gottlieb’s Amazon Hunt II is a solid-state four-player and the sequel to the company’s jungle-adventure hit, from the legendary designer Ed Krynski with art by Larry Day. With an alphanumeric display and a scarce confirmed run of just 781, it’s an uncommon follow-up that carried the Amazon Hunt name deeper into the solid-state era.
The available layout details for this sequel are limited, but its pedigree and place in the series make it an intriguing find. As the second entry in Gottlieb’s Amazon Hunt line, it built on the jungle-expedition concept established by the original, carrying forward the adventurous theme that gave the franchise its identity. Krynski was one of the true masters of the era, and Larry Day’s art lent the series its evocative jungle atmosphere, so even where the specific playfield documentation is thin, the machine represents the reliable Gottlieb craftsmanship and the appeal of a proven, themed franchise. With only 781 built, it’s considerably scarcer than the original.
Amazon Hunt II is a scarce and interesting piece of the Gottlieb catalog, a sequel that let the company build on a successful concept and a chapter in one of its themed series. For the collector who prizes the deeper cuts of the Gottlieb line, the appeal of a franchise, and genuine rarity, it’s a worthy pursuit — with just 781 made, encountering one is a real event. Documentation on the finer points is modest, which only adds to the intrigue for those who love chasing the deeper corners of the catalog. Grab your gear, press on into the jungle, and enjoy a scarce chapter of a beloved Gottlieb series. Some machines are treasured for their rarity and their lineage alike, and this one is both. Drop a coin and continue the hunt. (Note: layout data for this title is limited.)