# Rainbow / Phoenix

The "Rainbow" pinball machine, released by Williams Manufacturing Company on September 30, 1948, is a single-player, electro-mechanical game designed by Harry Williams, with artwork by George Molentin. 

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Notably, "Rainbow" was reissued as "Phoenix" in January 1949, featuring a different backglass but retaining the same playfield design.

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

## Production
1948–1949

## Design team
- Design: [Harry Williams](/people/harry-williams)
- Art: [George Molentin](/people/george-molentin)
- Concept: [Harry Williams](/people/harry-williams)

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- [Hurricane](/games/pinball/hurricane)
- [Time Warp](/games/pinball/time-warp)
- [Bad Cats](/games/pinball/bad-cats)
- [Jokerz!](/games/pinball/jokerz)
- [Eager Beaver](/games/pinball/eager-beaver)
- [Honey](/games/pinball/honey)
- [Dirty Harry](/games/pinball/dirty-harry)
- [4 Aces](/games/pinball/4-aces)

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