Into the jungle once more — Amazon Hunt III is a solid-state four-player from Gottlieb, the third entry in the company’s Amazon Hunt series of adventure-themed machines, carrying an alphanumeric display and an approximate run of just 200, which makes it a scarce and intriguing late entry in the line.
The strategy centers on a satisfying ramp-and-multiball structure. Lock a ball or two at the left ramp, then shoot the center ramp to start multiball, and during the frenzy work the horseshoe spinners, since the multiball’s million-point award is based on the switches you hit. There’s a clever skill-shot trick, too: flip the top-right switch and let the ball roll back down to bag a free lock, giving an alert player a head start toward that multiball. It’s a tidy, ramp-driven design that rewards a player who learns to bank locks efficiently and then capitalize on the switch-based scoring once the balls are flying.
Amazon Hunt III is a scarce and interesting piece of the Gottlieb catalog, the final chapter in an adventure series that let the company build on a proven concept. With only around 200 made, it’s a genuine rarity for the collector who prizes the deeper cuts of the Gottlieb line and the appeal of a themed series. The free-lock skill shot and the switch-scored multiball give a thoughtful player something rewarding to master. Bank your locks at the left ramp, start multiball at the center, and rip those horseshoe spinners for the big award. Some machines reward learning their particular rhythms, and this jungle-adventure finale is one of them. Grab your gear and drop a coin. (Note: theme and layout data for this title is limited; description draws on its available strategy tips.)