4 Star

The Williams 4 Star, released in July 1958, is a single-player electro-mechanical pinball machine designed by pinball pioneer Harry Williams, with artwork by George Molentin. Carrying a cheerful 'Happiness - Dancing' theme, it is a representative example of Williams' late-1950s output.

The 4 Star offers a well-stocked playfield for its era: four pop bumpers, two passive bumpers, and six standup targets. Two slingshots provide additional action, while a single gobble hole offers the classic risk-reward proposition of the period — sacrificing the ball in exchange for points.

While little information is available about Harry Williams' design process or specific inspirations for this machine, 4 Star stands as a solid example of late-1950s electro-mechanical design from one of the industry's founding figures, and its dancing-themed Molentin artwork gives it a period charm that collectors of the era appreciate.