Times Square

The 1953 Williams Times Square, designed by Harry Mabs with art by George Molentin, is an electro-mechanical single-player machine built around an American Places theme celebrating New York City's famous district.

Gameplay on Times Square features two impulse flippers and two automatic flippers -- the automatic flippers activate when balls land in pockets positioned in front of them, adding an element of surprise to shot sequencing. The presence of pop bumpers and passive bumpers creates a dynamic interplay between player input and machine response, while five trap holes serve as scoring obstacles for the player to navigate.

The Times Square's design and art depict New York City's iconic neighborhood, with illustrations reflecting the bustling nightlife, music, and theater scene the area was known for in the early 1950s. Notably, the game's designer was long misattributed to Harry Williams before research confirmed Harry Mabs' signed 1952 playfield drawing as the true credit.