Machine Description

Race Time was a classic electro-mechanical pinball machine released by Williams Electronics in 1972, capturing the growing popularity of auto racing during the early 1970s. The machine embodied the excitement of motorsports with its racing-themed artwork and innovative gameplay mechanics that simulated the thrills of high-speed competition.

The playfield design featured race car imagery, checkered flag patterns, and track-inspired layouts that resonated with both pinball enthusiasts and racing fans. Players could achieve various racing-themed objectives through skilled shot-making, with the machine incorporating multiple lanes, drop targets, and bumpers that represented different aspects of race competition. The scoring system was designed to reward precision driving-inspired shots, with special attention given to maintaining game flow like a well-tuned racing machine.

As one of Williams' successful releases during the early 1970s, Race Time helped establish many conventions for sports-themed pinball machines that would influence future designs. The machine's enduring appeal among collectors stems from its representation of a significant era in both pinball and motorsports history, when mechanical pinball machines were reaching their technological peak just before the industry's transition to solid-state electronics.