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Twenty Grand

Manufacturer: Williams Manufacturing Company (1944-1958) [Trade Name: Williams]
Year: 1952
Date: December 05, 1952
Type: Electro-mechanical (EM)
Players: 1

About This Machine

The Twenty Grand is an electro-mechanical pinball machine from 1952 (model 82), manufactured by Williams and designed by company founder Harry Williams, with art by George Molentin. As a single-player game from the early flipper era, it reflects the design conventions Williams was developing in the years following the 1947 introduction of the flipper.

Gameplay features two flippers along with two automatic flippers, two pop bumpers, six passive bumpers, and nine trap holes, creating a challenging and varied layout for players to navigate.

Specific details about the Twenty Grand's theme or artwork style are not well documented, though its cabinet and backglass reflect the aesthetic of early-1950s Williams machines. As a product of Harry Williams' own company during a formative period for flipper-based pinball, it remains a notable piece of early-1950s EM history.

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Technical Details

Model Number:
82
Notable Features:
Flippers (2), Automatic flippers (2), Pop bumpers (2), Passive bumpers (6), Trap holes (9).

Credits

Designer:
Harry Williams
Artist:
George Molentin