# Take Five / Circa 1933 / The Entertainer

*Take Five* (1978), *Circa 1933* (1979), and *The Entertainer* (1977), all produced by Allied Leisure Industries or Fascination International, are notable for their unique cocktail table design. These machines share a common playfield layout and electronics, offering two-player head-to-head gameplay in a compact, space-saving form. Designed by Jack Pearson and Bob Betor, *Take Five* features standard pinball elements like two flippers, three pop bumpers, slingshots, and drop targets. Its compact size and the option for both "add-a-ball" or free play made it a popular choice in bars and restaurants during the late 1970s.

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*Circa 1933* and *The Entertainer* utilize the same playfield design as *Take Five*, but each has distinctive artwork and themes, with *Circa 1933* embracing a historical theme. These cocktail-style machines are relatively rare and are now considered collectibles by pinball enthusiasts​.

## Manufacturer
[Allied Leisure Industries Inc.](/manufacturers/allied-leisure-industries-inc)

## Production
1977–1979

## Design team
- design: [Bob Betor](/people/bob-betor)
- art: [Roland Berrios](/people/roland-berrios)
- design: [Jack Pearson](/people/jack-pearson)
- art: [R. Michael Torrey](/people/r-michael-torrey)

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- [Star Shooter](/games/pinball/star-shooter)
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- [Hearts Spades](/games/pinball/hearts-spades)
- [Spooksville](/games/pinball/spooksville)
- [Sea Hunt](/games/pinball/sea-hunt)
- [Eros One / Flame of Athens](/games/pinball/eros-one-flame-of-athens)
- [Thunderbolt](/games/pinball/thunderbolt)

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