Big Daddy

Big Daddy, designed by Steve Kordek and manufactured by Williams in 1963, is a single-player electro-mechanical pinball machine produced in a confirmed run of 1,850 units, of which 771 were built for export. Its high society theme reflects the era's fascination with hypergamy - the practice of marrying up in social class - an unusual subject even by pinball's eclectic standards.

The game features a solid mix of classic EM mechanics: four pop bumpers and two passive bumpers add challenge to the playfield, joined by two slingshots, five rollover buttons, two kick-out holes, and a drop target. Big Daddy's cabinet design includes a distinctive reverse wedge head, a styling choice that sets it apart visually from many machines of the era.

Operators could configure the game for 3 or 5 ball play, with a maximum displayed score of 1,999 points and a replay wheel that topped out at 20. The sound package is simple and classic - two bells and a knocker - making Big Daddy a characteristic slice of Williams' early-1960s output and an appealing piece for collectors of the period.