On the frontier trail — Arrowhead is an electromechanical two-player from Keeney, one of the pioneering names of the early coin-op amusement industry, wrapped in an American West and Native American theme, and it comes from the legendary designer Ed Krynski. With reel scoring, it’s a genuine antique that pairs a famous designer’s touch with the deep roots of an early manufacturer.
The layout is a solid, engaging spread: two flippers, three pop bumpers, a pair of passive bumpers, two slingshots, four standup targets, and two drop targets. That combination of pop and passive bumpers promises a bouncy, unpredictable ball that demands active nudging, while the four standups and two drops give a player clear objectives to work through. It’s a clean, well-balanced design in the classic mold, rewarding a player who keeps the ball alive and works the targets methodically, all in service of its frontier theme and the romance of the Old West it evokes.
Arrowhead is a fascinating piece for the collector who appreciates both the deep roots of an early manufacturer like Keeney and the touch of Ed Krynski, one of the true masters of pinball design whose career would flourish at Gottlieb. That pairing gives the machine a genuinely interesting pedigree, connecting the industry’s pioneering era to one of its great creative talents. The western theme captured the era’s romance with the frontier. For the collector who loves the golden age of EM pinball and its notable designers, it’s a rewarding find. Ride those bumpers, work the standups and drops, and follow the trail west. Some machines carry an intriguing history in their design credits, and this Keeney-and-Krynski collaboration is one of them. Drop a coin and hit the trail.