Reno

Reno, manufactured by Williams in September 1957 and designed by Harry Williams with art by George Molentin, is a late-era example of Electro-Mechanical (EM) pinball. By this point the industry had matured considerably, and Reno reflects the polished, well-established flipper-based gameplay of the late 1950s.

Players can enjoy five balls for five cents. The game features two flippers, three pop bumpers, five passive bumpers, two slingshots, and two gobble holes, creating a fast and challenging playfield; a tilt results in an immediate game over. The manufacturer's flyer advertised the match feature as new for this game, though Williams had in fact been including match play on its titles since 1953.

Reno's theme draws on American gambling culture -- Reno, Nevada, was and remains a well-known gambling destination -- and the artwork depicts lively cityscapes fitting that theme. As a solidly built, feature-rich late-1950s Williams title, Reno remains a collectible example of the company's EM output.