# Hot Tip

The "Hot Tip" pinball machine, produced by Williams in 1977, is notable for being the company's first production solid-state pinball machine. Designed by Tony Kraemer with artwork by Christian Marche, "Hot Tip" was released in both a solid-state version, with 4,903 units produced, and an electro-mechanical version, with 1,300 units produced.

## Manufacturer
[Williams Electronic Games Inc.](/manufacturers/williams-electronic-games-inc)

## Production
1977

## Design team
- Design: [Tony Kraemer](/people/tony-kraemer)
- Art: [Christian Marche](/people/christian-marche)
- Software: [Ron Crouse](/people/ron-crouse)

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