Spot-Pool

The Spot-Pool pinball machine, designed by Harry Williams with art by George Molentin and manufactured by Williams Electronic Manufacturing Corporation in February 1959, is an early electro-mechanical single-player billiards-themed game. It features a rotating drum on the playfield that indicates target value, an unusual mechanical touch for the era.

The gameplay of Spot-Pool is characterized by its simple yet challenging design. Players control two flippers, four pop bumpers, five standup targets, and two slingshots, while dual outlanes on the left and right punish errant shots. The rotating drum keeps players informed about scoring opportunities, and the backglass displays numbered billiard balls that light up as corresponding targets are hit on the playfield.

The design and art, credited to George Molentin, reflect a clear focus on simplicity and functionality typical of late-1950s EM machines. Unfortunately, there is limited information available about the production run or notable events in the game's history, making Spot-Pool a rare and interesting piece of pinball history.