San Francisco

The San Francisco, designed by Steve Kordek and manufactured by Williams in 1964, is an electro-mechanical (EM) two-player pinball machine themed around the city's landmarks. By 1964 flippers had long been standard equipment in pinball design, and San Francisco continued that tradition with two flippers alongside a busy playfield of jet and passive bumpers.

One of the standout features of the San Francisco is its use of multiple playfield elements, including three jet bumpers, six passive bumpers, two slingshots, two kick-out holes, and a rollunder. A mechanical backbox animation displays a moving arrow, adding visual interest, and the game notably holds the distinction of being the last electro-mechanical game ever made with a gobble hole.

While specific details about the artwork are not confirmed, the American Places theme suggests imagery tied to the city of San Francisco. The game offered double-match awards of 2, 5, or 10 replays at the operator's discretion, with a maximum displayed score of 1,999 points per player.