Cue-T

The Cue-T, designed by Norm Clark with artwork by Christian Marche, was manufactured by Williams Electronics in 1968. This single-player Add-A-Ball game carries a billiards theme and had a confirmed production run of about 2,800 units - interestingly, the vast majority (roughly 2,479 units) went to export markets, with only around 323 sold in the USA and Canada. The replay version of this game is Williams' 1969 'Miss-O', and its playfield invites comparison with Williams' 1966 '8 Ball'.

Gameplay on the Cue-T is characterized by its responsive flippers and a variety of scoring opportunities. The machine's design includes four pop bumpers, four passive bumpers, two slingshots, five standup targets, two kick-out holes, a horseshoe lane, and a rollover button - all working together to create a lively playfield inspired by the game of pool. The maximum displayed point score is 99,990 points, giving skilled players plenty of room to climb.

The machine's sound package - a single bell and a wooden box chime - is pure 1960s EM charm, transporting players back to the heyday of electro-mechanical pinball. As a well-crafted example of Williams' late-1960s add-a-ball games, the Cue-T remains an appealing piece of pinball history for collectors of the era.