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Title: Williams world cup soccer
Post by: mildflame on January 22, 2012, 06:55:03 PM
I have never heard of this machine before Williams world cup
http://ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2810
It looks very boring to me for a Williams of that year!
Looks like a flop
Title: Re: Williams world cup soccer
Post by: Caveoftreasures on January 22, 2012, 08:01:11 PM
it wasnt a flop financially for Williams since they sold over 6500 units.

never seen one before.
Title: Re: Williams world cup soccer
Post by: ddstoys on January 22, 2012, 08:12:28 PM
I rebuilt one a few years back im sure there is a restore thread floating around AP somewhere.   
     I thought the same looks very ordinary but its very addictive its still in my circle of friends ill try and make a video of it next time we catch up
Title: Re: Williams world cup soccer
Post by: mildflame on January 22, 2012, 08:29:11 PM
I rebuilt one a few years back im sure there is a restore thread floating around AP somewhere.   
     I thought the same looks very ordinary but its very addictive its still in my circle of friends ill try and make a video of it next time we catch up
i would enjoy it, i have someone nearby who thinks they have one in a storage container and might get "rid" of it. atleast i think its that one... soo many "soccer" pinballs!
Title: Re: Williams world cup soccer
Post by: Strangeways on January 23, 2012, 12:06:11 AM

Not a flop (as far as Williams go). Was a fantastic earner in its day. Artwork and theme played a big part in its success.
Title: Re: Williams world cup soccer
Post by: mildflame on January 23, 2012, 12:33:49 AM
"in its day"
what about today? would it be as fun as say williams flash?
a machine 6-7 years older! *!@
Title: Re: Williams world cup soccer
Post by: Strangeways on January 23, 2012, 11:55:13 AM
"in its day"
what about today? would it be as fun as say williams flash?
a machine 6-7 years older! *!@

Flash was produced in 1979 and World Cup in 1978. A year apart - not six.

Flash is the best SYS4/6 Williams game by a long stretch. I remember the World Cup as being a fun machine. I have one to restore in the near future, so I'll be able to answer your question better then !
Title: Re: Williams world cup soccer
Post by: mildflame on January 23, 2012, 02:03:39 PM

Flash was produced in 1979 and World Cup in 1978. A year apart - not six.


Oh. What was I thinking. Didn't think it made sence