C.O.D.

The C.O.D. pinball machine, produced by Williams Manufacturing Company in September 1953, comes from the early years of flipper-era electro-mechanical pinball. Designed by Harry Williams with artwork by George Molentin, the game carries a glamour and shopping theme centered on women of the era, an unusual subject that helps it stand out among its contemporaries.

The gameplay of C.O.D. is marked by several notable features. Its three flippers allow players to control the ball's movement, and the game additionally includes a single automatic flipper. Other key features include two pop bumpers, one passive bumper, and five each of kick-out holes and trap holes, all contributing to a dynamic gameplay experience. Notably, the playfield has no slingshots, a design choice that gives the lower playfield a different feel from most later games.

The C.O.D.'s art reflects its glamorous theme, in the style George Molentin brought to many Williams games of the period. Harry Williams, one of pinball's most influential designers, incorporated fresh themes and gameplay arrangements into his creations, and C.O.D. is a solid example of Williams Manufacturing's early-1950s output for pinball enthusiasts interested in the evolution of electro-mechanical design.