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Hot Tip pinball machine

Collector Value Est.

$1,900–$3,400

USD · Market estimate

Near-mint / restored. Worn or stored examples sell for 30–60% less.

DemandModerate
Rarity55/100
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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.

1977
Year
4,903
Produced
4
Players
Specifications
Manufacturer
Williams
Year Released
1977
Type
SS
Display
alphanumeric
MPU
Williams System 3
Model #
477
Units Produced
4,903
Players
4
Credits
Design
Tony Kraemer
Art
Christian Marche
Software
Ron Crouse

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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