Peter Pan
About This Machine
The Peter Pan pinball machine, manufactured by Williams in March 1955 (model 123), was designed by Harry Williams with artwork by George Molentin. It is a single-player electro-mechanical game themed around J.M. Barrie's classic character, whose stage and literary history dates back to 1904.
Gameplay on Peter Pan is built around two flippers, along with two pop bumpers, two passive bumpers, two slingshots, two standup targets, a kick-out hole, and a gobble hole. The replay counter uses three digits specifically to accommodate the game's Star Feature, adding an extra layer of scoring depth.
The machine's release coincided with a wave of renewed popular interest in the Peter Pan character, driven by Mary Martin's celebrated 1954 Broadway revival and her widely watched live television performances in 1955 and 1956. Its compact single-player layout and character-driven theme make it a representative example of mid-1950s Williams EM design.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Fictional Characters
- Model Number:
- 123
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (2), Passive bumpers (2), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (2), Kick-out hole (1), Gobble hole (1). The replay counter is three digits to accommodate the Star Feature.
Credits
- Designer:
- Harry Williams
- Artist:
- George Molentin