Golden Bells

Golden Bells is a 1959 electro-mechanical pinball machine from Williams Electronic Manufacturing Corporation, designed by company founder Harry Williams himself with artwork by George Molentin. Released in February 1959 with a cheerful Happiness and Music theme, it is a classic single-player game from the heart of the late-1950s pinball era.

At its core, Golden Bells features a well-rounded gameplay mix for its time. Two flippers give the player control over the ball's trajectory, while three pop bumpers and two passive bumpers keep the action lively. Slingshots, six standup targets, two kick-out holes, and a gobble hole add depth and risk-reward decisions, creating an experience that rewards skill and strategy. The soundtrack of two bells and a knocker suits the game's musical theme nicely.

With Harry Williams' design and George Molentin's artwork, Golden Bells pairs two significant names of the period, and it offers collectors and enthusiasts an appealing window into Williams' single-player games at the close of the 1950s.