Collector Value Est.
$1,900–$3,400
USD · Market estimate
Near-mint / restored. Worn or stored examples sell for 30–60% less.
Williams · 1977
Hot Tip
Notable Features
Flippers (2), Pop bumper (1), Slingshots (2), 3-bank drop targets (2), Standup targets (2), Spinning target (1), Captive ball (1), Kick-out holes (2). Upper left lane has a unique tilt rollover. Sound: 4 chimes, knocker, hidden score reel provides EM scoring sound effect.
Historical Notes
'Hot Tip' was the first Williams solid state game in full production, following Williams' 1977 'Grand Prix' and Williams' 1976 'Aztec', both of which were small prototype runs. Hot Tip was also released in an electro-mechanical version as Williams' 1977 'Hot Tip'. Production Floor Records for Hot Tip SS: Production Start Date: Sep-29-1977 Production End Date: Mar-6-1978 Production Floor Quantity: 4903 First ship date: Sep-30-1977 Last ship date: May-31-1978 No Product History Record for Hot Tip SS.
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