Founded in 1943 by Harry Williams, the Williams Manufacturing Company quickly became a prominent figure in the pinball industry. After various ownership changes, by the 1960s and ’70s, Williams was at its production peak, introducing innovative pinball machines such as Gorgar, the industry’s first to feature a synthetic voice. The 1990s marked significant success with hits like The Addams Family game, which remains the best-selling pinball machine to date. However, by 1999, facing market challenges, Williams made a last innovative effort with the Pinball 2000 machines, blending traditional pinball with computer graphics. Despite this, the same year, they exited the pinball sector, shifting their focus to slot machine development.