Williams was a major American pinball manufacturer that dominated the industry from the 1950s through 1999, producing iconic machines like Addams Family (20,000 units—the most-produced pinball ever), Firepower, Flash, and numerous DMD-era classics. Founded with Gary Stern's family acquiring an ownership stake in 1947, the company became known for innovative design, quality cabinets, and employing legendary designers including Steve Ritchie, Dennis Nordman, Pat Lawlor, George Gomez, and Eugene Jarvis. Williams shut down operations in October 1999 after producing Star Wars Episode 1, triggering an industry crisis that led to Stern Pinball's rise to dominance. The company's intellectual property and designs continue to be licensed and remade by modern manufacturers like American Pinball.
Williams reused sound effects from The Addams Family in F-14 Tomcat
Only 1,600 units of the 1991 Williams Pitch and Bat Slugfest were produced
Sega attempted to purchase Williams pinball in the late 1970s but the deal fell apart at the eleventh hour
The original Williams Cactus Canyon was released in an unfinished state because Williams was closing shop and it was their last game before Pinball 2000.
Historic pinball manufacturer, referenced for 1990s diamond plate playfield coating innovation
Classic pinball manufacturer; Walt Wood references Williams games from the '90s era as examples of challenging, well-designed machines
Original manufacturer of Fish Tales (1992); historical pinball game publisher
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced many machines in Kurt's collection from 1980s-1990s era
Historic pinball manufacturer, designer of F-14 Tomcat
Major pinball manufacturer; produced Hot Tip (first solid-state game with William Tell overture) and Flash (first with dynamic sound)
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Williams shut down on October 10, 1999
Star Wars Episode I was the last game Williams produced before shutting down
Typical scrapped prototypes from Williams would be 'chopped up and thrown into the dumpster'
Williams' SlugFest was their first release to include a DMD, but Terminator 2: Judgement Day was designed with DMD in mind but took longer to develop.
Williams switched to Fliptronic system in 1992 while continuing to use dual-wound coils
Williams introduced three-inch flippers on Hay Burners 2 in 1968
Williams Still Crazy production was limited to only 12 units before project cancellation
Williams' 1990s design philosophy centered on competitive team dynamics (Ritchie vs. Lawlor teams) that drove innovation
Williams sold 13,600 units of Fish Tales (1992), an unlicensed game about fishing
Williams shut down their pinball division in 1999 because their slot machine business was too lucrative and shareholders demanded growth
Williams' Addams Family (1992) is the highest-selling pinball machine of all time with almost 21,000 units
Williams stayed away from licensed games during the 1970s while Bally pioneered licensing
Best games from the 1990s Williams renaissance era were unlicensed originals
Williams did not release another game with alphanumeric displays between Hyperball (1981) and High Speed (1986)
Medieval Madness is overvalued at #3 ranking; gameplay is repetitive (hit ramp 3x, bash castle)
Williams acquired Bally, and Addams Family was subsequently produced as part of the Bally line
Harry Williams drop targets were unreliable due to horseshoe sliders that would stick or move halfway without scoring
Classic Williams display boards lack labeling and orientation symbols, unlike Bally boards
Williams No Good Gophers sold for $4,100 at Kalahari auction
WPC-89 board set is one of the best board designs Williams ever produced
Williams Pinball 2000 Star Wars Episode 1 was the last breath of Williams before they exited pinball.
Williams developed lane change mechanics first among pinball manufacturers
Fish Tales was released in 1992 by Williams
Williams games used seven-layer plywood and higher-grade hardness wood than modern manufacturers
Black Knight is one of four level-shifter games Williams made at that time
A Williams marketing executive started in April 1988 as director of marketing
Williams stopped making pinball machines twenty years ago
Monster Bash was originally released by Williams in 1998
Williams games from mid-to-late 1990s set the gold standard for pinball design and quality that modern Stern games don't match
Fireball was released in 1971
Scorpion had a production run of approximately 2000 units
Williams licensing deals may be the reason for June 30th expiration on Pinball Arcade Cabinet Mode $149 unlock
Space Shuttle (1984) was the game that saved Williams during the early 1980s recession
Firepower 2 had only 3,400 units manufactured out of 45,000+ excess backboxes from Hyperball failure
Williams shut down their pinball division in 1999, preventing completion of Pat Lawlor's Wizard Blocks prototype
EM-era Williams drop target assemblies are vastly more rugged than solid-state versions
Williams solid-state drop target plastic mounting brackets break from normal wear and become unmountable, leaving no way for the game to sense target position
It was unusual for Williams to produce a two-player-only EM at this point in their history
In 1951, Williams made a horse-racing game called Nags with a special horse race mechanism allowing multiple horses to race across the backglass
Williams bonus steppers require careful nut tension adjustment and are finicky about how tight they are tightened
Williams implemented DC-powered coils in the 1960s as both a competitive strategy and engineering solution.
Williams' bridge rectifier uses four diodes arranged in a full-wave configuration to smooth current delivery.
Williams EM machines feel more 'industrial or cold' than Bally or Gottlieb machines, partly due to DC-driven coils.
Williams issued a service bulletin requiring removal of flasher bulbs from F-14 Tomcat's three-bank target area
Four Corners was manufactured by Williams in 1952
Williams used the same flipper mechanism on four production games but called it something different
Geometric playfield designs in mid-70s Williams EMs are less eye-catching than earlier or later solid-state designs
Williams copied the Vari-Target design in Bad Cats during the 1980s
Williams shelved Pinball Circus citing bill of materials and earning report concerns
Williams sold remaining parts stock to Illinois Pinball after ceasing pinball production at the end of 1999
Williams used carbon ring bumper switches longer than Gottlieb into the 1950s, and eventually adopted Gottlieb's superior spoon design.
Williams withdrew from pinball manufacturing at the end of 1999
Williams pinball division closed in November 1999
Major pinball manufacturer; created Hot Tip (early solid-state game with William Tell Overture) and subsequent games using electronic synthesized tones
Classic pinball manufacturer that Commander mentioned exclusively owning machines from
Classic pinball manufacturer, games featured include White Water (1993), Comet (1985), Demolition Man (1994), NBA Fastbreak (1997)
Historic pinball manufacturer; designer/publisher of White Water (1993)
Rival pinball company to Data East; transitioned to DMD displays in early 1990s
Major pinball manufacturer; responsible for multiple 1995 releases including Dirty Harry and Pinball Magic
Manufacturer of Monster Bash (1998)
Original manufacturer of Elvira and the Party Monsters and other tables reviewed
Classic pinball manufacturer; games being reproduced via partnership
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Hayburners II (1968) and Fun-Fest machines featured in music videos
Major pinball manufacturer. Employed Ritchie from 1978 onward. Known for vertically integrated manufacturing, experienced engineers, and production of classic pinball games including Flash and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Major pinball manufacturer. Hired Ritchie in 1978. Described by Ritchie as a 'real pinball company' with professional engineering, manufacturing standards, and in-house component production.
Classic pinball manufacturer that co-produced Bowfight with Bally in 1965
Major pinball manufacturer from this era; produced Black Knight, Alien Poker, Time Fantasy, Space Shuttle, and Flash Gordon
Classic pinball manufacturer; designed Safe Cracker
Classic pinball manufacturer; Fish Tales (1992) referenced for topper design comparison
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Firepower and other classic machines Spoler played as a child
Acquired Bally; pinball manufacturer during the 1987-1989 consolidation period
Competitor pinball manufacturer; produced higher volumes than Stern in same era
Pinball manufacturer known for Same Player Shoots Again feature and relay logic design
Classic pinball manufacturer; made 8-Ball Deluxe and other games mentioned
Classic pinball manufacturer; Zachariah EM discussed as similar in internal design and construction to Williams EMs
Incumbent pinball manufacturer; sued Capcom and Mark Ritchie; aggressively defended patent territory; lost market share but wielded legal power; under leadership of Neil Nicastro
Prominent EM-era gun game manufacturer
Classic pinball manufacturer that pioneered DC-powered coils for flippers, pops, and slings in the 1960s
Pinball manufacturer where Melenton later employed his artistic style
Pinball manufacturer that produced Nags in 1960 and 1951 versions
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Dreamy and Turf King machines
Pinball manufacturer referenced for comparison of relay switch design and sizing.
Major pinball manufacturer that produced the Deluxe Official Baseball machine and designed its pitching mechanism with Jones plug connectors
Major pinball manufacturer referenced for standard Jones plug cleaning complexity
Major pinball and arcade manufacturer that acquired Evans' tooling and produced 10-Strike mannequin bowler game
Vintage pinball manufacturer; produced Skylab (1974) and Grand Prix; known for cramped relay placement design
Major pinball manufacturer competing with Gottlieb in 1950s; known for innovation, distinctive cabinet graphics, and games like Army Navy, Wonderland, Skyway
Pinball manufacturer referenced for comparison of technical specifications (metal ratchet design vs. Bally's nylon approach)
Major pinball manufacturer that employed Steve Richie after he left Atari; known for conventional flipper configurations and board design standards that influenced industry.
Classic pinball manufacturer; made Medieval Madness and other referenced games
Pinball manufacturer whose 24-volt transformer was sourced for RoboFrenzy correction
Historical pinball manufacturer referenced for manual quality comparison
Historical pinball manufacturer; made Twilight Zone (most complex game); WPC parts used in restorations; Steve Ritchie connection
Pinball manufacturer that copied Vari-Target design in the 1980s solid-state game Bad Cats
Historical pinball manufacturer; made two of four card-themed bingo machines (Hi-Hand and Yukon); designed minimal-component alternatives to Bally designs
Pinball manufacturer; made Grand Prix (one of final EMs before solid-state transition) and other machines
Major pitch-and-bat game manufacturer known for Running Man unit innovations and double-decker scoring
Flipper pinball manufacturer that Lawton repairs
Vintage pinball manufacturer; made Yukon and other card/bingo-themed games
Historical pinball manufacturer; referenced as having score motor design with unspecified 'gotchas' to be discussed in future episode
Manufacturer of Whitewater and other 1990s pinball machines; acquired Bally Midway
Pinball manufacturer with notably larger drop target design, exemplified by Grand Prix
Competing manufacturer that produced a different, more famous Trade Winds game in the 1960s
Pinball manufacturer; potentially influenced by Crosswords design; created spell-a-word games like Ding Dong and Tic-Tac-Toe variants
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced games with bonus steppers and specific mechanical features discussed
Major pinball manufacturer; Lyman Sheets worked there after Data East; produced Demolition Man and Attack from Mars
Historical pinball manufacturer; design style (1960s) referenced as inspiration for new EM game schematic; also mentioned in context of Yukon card-themed layout game
Pinball manufacturer that adopted turret shooter design in games like Lucky Inning, Williams Winner, and Hay Burners II
Pinball manufacturer that was both partner and competitor to United Manufacturing; split with Len Durant over business conflicts.
Major pinball manufacturer; adopted rectifiers regularly in late EM era
Classic pinball manufacturer; similar to Bally in labeling coils directly inline on schematics.
Historical pinball manufacturer; referenced for artistic comparison (Yukon) to Can-Can's cabinet design
Major pinball manufacturer founded in the 1930s
Pinball manufacturer; mentioned alongside Bally and Gottlieb in Humphrey's collection narrative
Manufacturer of Grand Prix and other pinball machines; positioned well in transition to solid-state era per discussion
Major 1960s EM pinball manufacturer; known for reverse wedgehead designs and Medusa zipper flipper machine
Pinball manufacturer; produced Riverboat in 1964 and developed the unusual lockdown clamp system discussed
Historical pinball manufacturer; maker of the 1975 Satin Doll machine being restored and analyzed
Manufacturer of Jubilee (1973)
Pinball/video game manufacturer; produced Flash, Time Warp, Paragon, Superman (Atari), and background sound innovations; dominant in Charles's operations
Pinball manufacturer where Mark Ritchie worked; produced Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure (1993), his final game for the company
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Golden Bells in 1959
Major pinball manufacturer; subsidiary of Walter Kidde & Co., Inc.; used clutch-driven horse race mechanisms
Historic pinball manufacturer attached to a jukebox company. Owned by Stern briefly. Made the decision to close pinball division to focus on gambling devices.
Classic pinball manufacturer; does not possess original manufacturing files for League Champ and StrikeMaster shuffle alley machines; Todd Tuckey provided scans to enable reproduction.
Historic manufacturer, post-Bally acquisition branded games with Williams vs. Bally based on criteria
Vintage pinball manufacturer, designed 1969 7-Up and creator of rollover button mechanisms discussed
Pinball manufacturer; produced Black Knight 2000 designed by Steve Ritchie
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced machines like Whitewater, Medieval Madness, Hurricane, and others discussed as collectible titles
Classic pinball manufacturer; discussed for licensing workarounds (Boodles) in game design
Pinball manufacturer; produced both Firepower and Flash; known for System 6 and later architectures
Historical pinball manufacturer; AP uses Williams-style mechanics and comparable coils; reference standard for gameplay approach
Pinball manufacturer contrasted with Data East for having more varied game-specific music rather than generic background scores
Pinball manufacturer; Sheets worked as game programmer on Attack from Mars, Medieval Madness, Monster Bash, and others
Major pinball manufacturer where DeMar worked from 1980; created legendary games of 1980s-90s pinball boom
Competitor manufacturer that adopted similar flipper mechanism on four production games
Historic pinball manufacturer; closed in 1999 (Black Friday), ending new game production and creating industry-wide parts shortage crisis
Classic EM pinball manufacturer whose ball arch design is standardized with Gottlieb and other makers
Classic pinball manufacturer; Steve Ritchie worked there; Claude Fernandez transitioned from Williams to Bally
Historic pinball and video game manufacturer where Dwight Sullivan began his career in 1989; made both video games and pinball machines
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Hayburners II (1968) and Fun-Fest machines featured in music videos
Historical pinball manufacturer (1980s-90s); deliberately used less durable playfields for replacement parts business; eventually adopted diamond plate technology; competed with own old games
Historic pinball manufacturer where Ritchie worked after Atari; known for Firepower, Flash, High Speed, Black Knight
Pinball manufacturer where Brian Eddy worked as programmer/designer starting 1989; later became Stern
Historic pinball manufacturer where Greg Freres worked; Greg recalls misspelling SHIELD on Star Trek Next Gen prototype games
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced System 11 games including Whirlwind, World Cup Soccer, and others discussed in episode
Historic pinball manufacturer; referenced in discussion of Diamond Coat playfield protection, slot machine profitability, and 1980s-90s game production
Manufacturer that owned Defender arcade game and created the Defender pinball adaptation as a response to video games competing with pinball
Classic pinball manufacturer (1990s era); Deep Root's design aesthetic is compared to what a modern Williams would produce
Classic pinball manufacturer; focus of Søren ROM release initiative
Major EM pinball manufacturer; adopted score reels, transitioned from EM to solid-state around 1976
Historic pinball manufacturer referenced for 1990s extra ball buy-in economics that inform modern co-op mode strategy
Acquired Bally in late 1980s; created all-in-one MPU driver board architecture that Eight Ball Champ preceded
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Quantum (1973) cited as example of artwork matching playfield mechanics.
Major pinball manufacturer; Data East competitor; involved in patent dispute with Gottlieb over flipper and face mechanics
Major pinball manufacturer; producer of Black Rose, Whirlwind, Pinball Magic, Indiana Jones and other titles discussed
Competitor to Data East and Sega. Referenced for titles like Twilight Zone, T2, Johnny Mnemonic. Discussed as market leader that Data East challenged.
Employer where Adam worked on dot matrix and Pinball 2000 graphics; housed gaming division, video division, and pinball division
Vintage pinball manufacturer; produced Fire (1987); subject of processor compatibility discussion (Motorola vs. Siemens)
Historic manufacturer of High Speed, Monster Bash, and other classic machines discussed
Major pinball manufacturer where Cameron Silver worked in the 1990s
Vintage pinball manufacturer, multiple games discussed including Whitewater, Family Guy
Manufacturer of Fish Tales pinball machine
Classic pinball and slot machine manufacturer, source of parts still available.
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Taxi and many other System 11 games discussed
Major pinball manufacturer; employed Jeannie Mitchell, Linda Deal, Zofia Bill Ryan, Christina D'Onofrio, Karen Tribula; closed pinball division 1999, became WMS gaming
Pinball manufacturer; released Gilligan's Island in 1991
Pinball manufacturer. Released Terminator 2 (first DMD video mode game), Indiana Jones, Junkyard, Getaway, and other titles discussed.
Classic pinball manufacturer, machines cited as expensive on secondary market
Major historical pinball manufacturer; produced Hayburners II (1968) with first 3-inch flippers; known for impulse flipper design
American EM pinball manufacturer whose designs influenced Sega Galaxy construction
Manufacturer of the 1977 Liberty Bell EM pinball machine
Pinball manufacturer referenced for comparison of switch wiring architecture (parallel vs independent)
Classic pinball manufacturer; games discussed include Firepower, Medieval Madness, World Cup; known for drop target and flipper design issues
Pinball manufacturer; produced Phoenix in 1978
Manufacturer of Scorpion (1980) and historical reference point for wide-body games in the 1970s-80s
Historic pinball manufacturer; acquired Bally; produced Addams Family as part of Bally line
Pinball manufacturer; produced Twilight Zone and Millionaire
Pinball manufacturer that produced World Cup in 1978 as a System 3 solid-state machine
Major pinball manufacturer; hired Roger Sharpe as director of marketing; pioneered collaborative licensing strategy in late 1980s-1990s
Historic pinball manufacturer that produced T2 in 1991; known for WPC board set and reliable design standards
Pinball and arcade manufacturer, produced Cactus Canyon and other games discussed
Legacy manufacturer referenced for superior playfield wood quality and manufacturing standards
Legacy pinball manufacturer; produces flipper rebuild kits and adjustment tools compatible with modern machines
Pinball manufacturer that produced The Getaway: High Speed II; Danny praised their soundtrack work
Manufacturer of Bram Stoker's Dracula (1993)
Major pinball manufacturer; nearly closed without Space Shuttle; competitor to Data East in patent litigation over flipper coils
Pinball manufacturer mentioned in context of late 1970s EM machines using capacitors for timing in lamp circuits
Historic pinball manufacturer; subject of this episode focusing on their score motor design and construction
Classic pinball manufacturer that produced Four Corners in 1952
Major pinball manufacturer where Barry Oursler worked from high school onward; his father worked in quality control there; Oursler collaborated with designers Steve Kordick and Norm Clark
Competing EM pinball manufacturer whose score motor design differs from Gottlieb
Pinball manufacturer producing approximately one-third the volume of Gottlieb; known for woodrail games
Pinball manufacturer, made Torchy in 1947
Pinball manufacturer that created and licensed the running man unit used in Bally Ballpark
Competing pinball manufacturer; influenced Chicago Coin's design philosophy; Kordek worked for Williams
Pinball manufacturer; Line Drive is a 1972 Williams title; used 120-volt coils for bat mechanisms and early solid-state sound boards
Pinball manufacturer that produced Whodunit (acquired Bally, eventually acquired by Midway)
Pinball manufacturer; discussed for solid-state drop target design issues and EM-era construction quality
Major pinball manufacturer; purchased Bally, closed pinball division circa 1999-2000, later acquired by Scientific Gaming
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced EM machines that Ian Harrower prefers over Gottlieb
Manufacturer of Penny Pitch machine used as design basis for RoboFrenzy cabinet
Historical pinball manufacturer; made Ragmop, Puck Bowler (as United), Nine Sisters and other games
Pinball manufacturer that produced Black Knight and other classic titles during the golden age of solid-state pinball
Historic pinball manufacturer; their relay designs praised for repair-friendliness
Historic pinball manufacturer; by 2000 was defunct/absorbed; its parts, tooling, and licensing rights were fragmentarily acquired by various parties including Gene Cunningham and others
Classic pinball manufacturer; flipper mechs used as replacements in Gottlieb machines
Pinball manufacturer that produced High Speed in 1986; major publisher of arcade games in the 1980s alongside video game titles
Historic pinball manufacturer; designed and produced Cirqus Voltaire; known for innovations like hidden pop-up mechanisms in 1950s-60s games
Manufacturer of Pinball 2000 Star Wars Episode 1; exited pinball business after 2000
Historical major pinball manufacturer; made wide body machines including Stellar Wars; DCS sound system on Star Trek Next Gen
Pinball manufacturer; Asylum has System 11 games (Time Fantasy, Warlock, Bad Cats) and EM titles (Argosy, Aztec, Grand Prix)
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Black Knight 2000 on System 11B platform (1987-1990); produced original Black Knight (1980)
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced display boards without labeling/symbols (unlike Bally)
Classic pinball manufacturer referenced multiple times for games like Blackjack and Casino
Historical major pinball manufacturer; the customer's husband prefers 1990s Williams games
Major pinball manufacturer, produced Road Show (1990s), Star Trek: The Next Generation with eddy sensors; supplier of games that used opto flipper buttons
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced 8-Ball Deluxe, Flash Gordon, and other classics discussed; WPC (Williams Pinball Controller) flipper systems are common retrofit option
Competing pinball manufacturer; did not use dual-CPU soundboard architecture; later acquired Bally
Major classic pinball manufacturer; produced Road Kings (System 11), Monster Bash, White Water, and other EM/solid-state era machines discussed in episode
Arcade and pinball manufacturer where Jack Hager worked in early 1980s, developed video games and pinball machines
Major pinball manufacturer where Kaminkow worked in marketing and design in early 1980s. Created Space Shuttle (1984) which saved the company from bankruptcy. Later pivoted to slot machines.
Classic pinball manufacturer where Steve Ritchie worked for 20 years; employer during design of Flash, High Speed, Black Knight series
Major pinball manufacturer that developed and released System 11 arcade machines from 1986-1991; merged with Bally and dominated the arcade market during this era.
Reference to 'Williams 80s' in casual conversation about pinball history
Historic pinball/arcade manufacturer, merged with Bally and Midway, ceased operations in 1999
Legacy pinball manufacturer; historical reference point for game design and production standards
Actual manufacturer of The Addams Family (1992), referenced in spectator commentary
Historical reference in design discussion; mentioned for comparative game mechanics (Medieval Madness)
Classic pinball manufacturer producing 1970s games referenced in lists (Gorgar, Slash, Blackout, etc.)
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Gorgar in 1979; mentioned competing with Bally in design and parts
Classic pinball manufacturer (pre-Stern era); produced 4+ tables per year in 1988-1989; acquired Bally in 1988; System 11 architecture used in classic titles
Historic pinball manufacturer credited with producing The Shadow, Judge Dredd, Circus Voltaire, Indianapolis 500, and other classic games discussed
Major classic pinball manufacturer; games discussed include Stellar Wars System 6 with early 1980s Mexican bridge rectifiers now failing
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Dennis Nordman designs like Whitewater; referenced in 90s pinball context
Original manufacturer of the Playboy game that Sam Stern later completed
Classic pinball manufacturer; Eric worked on Harry Williams games as a child; historical reference point
Manufacturer of Junkyard (1996); historical pinball company
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Police Force in 1989; employed artist Python Angela
Major pinball manufacturer; made Liberty Bell bicentennial machine
Pinball manufacturer; employer of Steve Kordek
Major pinball manufacturer; Mike Stroll was president in 1980s during 'rocking' period
Major pinball manufacturer where Barry Oursler worked for 26 years; produced iconic games during the 1980s video game competition era.
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced original Indiana Jones pinball that Borg's Stern version is compared against
Gomez's former employer where he worked on Pinball2000 and other games before joining Stern
Major pinball manufacturer where Kordek worked starting in 1962; controlled over 70% of world pinball production during Kordek and Clark's partnership era
Acquired Bally in 1988; Popadiuk continued designing there and developed Pinball 2000 concept
Classic pinball manufacturer; industry veteran cited in trailer started there as director of marketing in April 1988
Major pinball manufacturer where Kevin O'Connor created artwork for multiple games
Pinball manufacturer where Kevin O'Connor worked after Bally; continued creating backglass artwork for licensed titles
Major pinball manufacturer where both Greg Ferris and Dennis Nordman worked on multiple titles including Scared Stiff, Party games, Indy 500, and others
Classic pinball manufacturer; Ritchie joined from Atari via offer from Mike Stroll and Steve Kordek
Referenced as manufacturer of WPC board games like Gilligan's Island and Terminator
Major pinball manufacturer until closure in 2000; produced ~100,000 games/year in early 1990s
Major pinball manufacturer; context includes Williams, Williams Bally Midway; produced most games discussed
Pinball manufacturer; Norm Clark designed many pool games for Williams before joining Bally
Major historical pinball manufacturer where Sharpe worked as director of marketing from April 1988
Historic manufacturer of Cactus Canyon (1998); original WPC platform predecessor to Pinball 2000 era
Classic pinball manufacturer; 1980s-1990s machines present in multi-pin locations
Classic pinball manufacturer; source of licensed components (flippers, bumpers, slings) used in WOZ
Manufacturer of World Cup Soccer (1994)
Pinball manufacturer credited with Black Knight 2000 (1989) and Funhouse (1990)
Pinball manufacturer that produced Black Knight in 1980
Pinball manufacturer abbreviated WMS; employed both John Trudeau and Steve Ritchie at some point
Major pinball manufacturer where Steve Ritchie designed Hyperball and other games; employed Ritchie during video game era when management refused video game projects
Classic pinball manufacturer; employed Doug Watson and Pat Lawlor; context for historical pinball art discussion
Major pinball manufacturer visited frequently by Schelberg for factory tours and interviews; continues to provide media access to present day
Manufacturer of Hyperball and other games mentioned (Defender, Firepower 2, Time Fantasy)
Original manufacturer of Monster Bash (1998); classic pinball company referenced for original game design
Classic pinball manufacturer; IP being remade by American Pinball
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Monster Bash, Cactus Canyon, Terror, Tales of the Arabian Knights
Manufacturer of Riverboat Gambler
Original manufacturer of Indiana Jones pinball in 1993
Original manufacturer of Attack from Mars (1995); CGC holds license to remake the game
Classic pinball manufacturer that produced The Winner in 1971 and other pinball machines discussed throughout the stream
Major pinball manufacturer; produced High Speed in 1986
Manufacturer of Hurricane (1991) and other classic pinball games referenced (Cyclone, Comet, Twilight Zone, Addams Family)
Historical pinball manufacturer referenced for Black Knight machine
Manufacturer of Banzai Run (1988)
Referenced as historical pinball manufacturer; mentioned in context of insert design techniques on early games
Manufacturer of Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Classic pinball manufacturer (1980s-1990s) referenced as superior example of route machine design with magnets and toys
Legacy pinball manufacturer referenced for head latch system design history
Original manufacturer of Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure (1993)
EM pinball manufacturer using plastic-chambered chime boxes in comparison discussion
Developer and manufacturer of Sinistar in 1983
Pinball manufacturer that produced Flight 2000 and other games in 1980
Historic pinball manufacturer; original creator of Tales of the Arabian Nights and other classics discussed
Manufacturer of multiple games on the list including Scared Stiff, Monster Bash, Dracula
Manufacturer of Addams Family pinball machine (credited as Bally/Williams)
Classic pinball manufacturer that produced Swords of Fury in 1988
Manufacturer of classic games referenced throughout (Sea Witch, No Fear, Radical, Jackpot, Whirlwind)
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced System 11 games being ranked
Classic arcade manufacturer that produced NARC and other iconic games
Historic pinball manufacturer where Gomez worked, referenced for creative freedom approach
Manufacturer of Sinistar arcade cabinets in 1983; producer of classic arcade hardware
Classic arcade game manufacturer; produced Robotron 2084; Brad Rydell specializes in Williams game repairs
Manufacturer of Varkon and Sea Hunt vertical pinball machines; historical pinball manufacturer
Arcade game manufacturer; produced Sinistar in 1983
Original manufacturer of Bram Stoker's Dracula (1993)
Historic pinball manufacturer where Sheets worked on Attack from Mars, Medieval Madness, Monster Bash, and Spider-Man before company closure
Historical major pinball manufacturer; Sharpe worked there from 1988, originally did not pursue licensed games
Manufacturer of Bram Stoker's Dracula (1993), referenced as 'Bally Williams' in stream
Pinball manufacturer that produced Fish Tales (1992)
Historical pinball manufacturer for which Jason Werdrick field tested games
Classic pinball manufacturer; Dead Flip flippers marketed as compatible with WMS machines
Historical pinball manufacturer; discussed for standardized design practices including color-coded wiring, switch matrix architecture, and connector specifications across WPC games
Pinball manufacturer; produced Fish Tales in 1992
Pinball machine manufacturer; produced Taxi in 1988
Original manufacturer of Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
Historic pinball manufacturer; Cirqus Voltaire is a Williams title
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced The Empire Strikes Back (1980), noted as first Star Wars pinball
Manufacturer of Bram Stoker's Dracula; Jack urges viewers to tweet at 'WMS Gaming, previously Harry Williams' requesting code release
Historical pinball manufacturer; original creator of Funhouse; part sourcing and licensing partner for remake
Historical pinball manufacturer; IP and original game library being remade by Pedretti Gaming
Original manufacturer of Getaway pinball machine; Hardy references 'Williams gray' paint color matching challenge during restoration
Original Getaway manufacturer; reference point for aftermarket parts specification
Pinball manufacturer; Hardy is testing new aftermarket control boards for Williams machines.
Classic pinball machine manufacturer; mentioned as having more difficult side rail removal compared to other manufacturers
Original manufacturer of Johnny Mnemonic pinball machine; design specifications being referenced for restoration accuracy
Classic pinball manufacturer; PinDoc Sidekick compatible with Williams System 11 and WPC playfields
Major pinball manufacturer where Oursler worked for 18 years (1978-1996), designing numerous classic games before being laid off during Junkyard production.
Original manufacturer of WPC89 games being restored with Rocket CPU replacement boards
Historical pinball manufacturer; Hardy notes Williams ramps have thick plastic suitable for flame polishing
Original manufacturer of Tales of the Arabian Nights (1996)
Original manufacturer of Earthshaker pinball machine
Classic pinball manufacturer; Hardy notes GTF layout has 'hints and resemblance' to their designs
Referenced in context of comparing manufacturing quality with Data East
Original manufacturer of Whirlwind (1990, System 11 platform)
Original manufacturer of Earthshaker pinball machine
Original manufacturer of Attack from Mars; classic game being supported by aftermarket topper ecosystem
Original manufacturer of Black Knight; manufacturing tolerance issues discussed in context of ramp design and playfield routing
Classic pinball manufacturer (1950s–2000s); Haggis licensing classic Williams/Bally catalog for remakes.
Major pinball manufacturer that rejected the original Shane Black Hole concept, citing poor artwork quality ('Your artwork sucks').
Major pinball manufacturer; Grupp worked in factory QC (1992-1993) and software department (1993-2000); produced iconic games including Addams Family, Demolition Man, Congo
Historical major pinball manufacturer; represented a design reference point and competitor during Borg's early career at Gottlieb
Classic pinball manufacturer referenced alongside Bally in discussions of historical flipper mechanics.
Major pinball manufacturer (1977-1999); engineered the solid-state revolution; produced iconic games from Firepower to Addams Family; employed most of the legendary designers honored at this ceremony. Final pinball machine produced November 22, 1999.
Historical pinball manufacturer where Barry Osler, John Papaduke, and others worked in the 1990s
Classic pinball manufacturer where Pat Lawlor designed games including Twilight Zone, Roadshow, and others; model shop methodology referenced as JJP inspiration
Classic arcade/pinball manufacturer; Galloping Ghost maintains dedicated 'Williams row' of machines
Historical manufacturer; Lloyd was test operator for Lieberman Music Company (distributor) for 19 years before Williams closed
Historic pinball manufacturer; employed Mark Ritchie (1979+), George Petro (1983+), Pete Petrowski; reference point for classic design philosophy
Historical pinball manufacturer, located in Chicago, worked with figures like Harry Williams
Acquired Bally Midway while Colin and Naumann were developing Arch Rivals; Colin continued working under new ownership
American pinball manufacturer; Ron references cross-referencing Williams coils for compatibility with foreign games
Classic pinball manufacturer; games used ±90V displays, 3-amp 5V regulators, 74154 ICs (1980s); schematics frequently inaccurate
Classic pinball manufacturer; machines featured in Tanner's mods; v1.0 high-score display mod designed specifically for Williams machines
Historical pinball manufacturer; used motor supplier's products extensively; designer Drew worked with the company; featured in vintage documentation stories
Pinball machine manufacturer; multiple systems discussed (System 6, WPC); released service bulletins referenced
Historic pinball manufacturer; machines being restored by Goat Shed
Pinball manufacturer employing artists like Paul Ferris, Kevin O'Connor, and Dennis Nordman; competitor to Gottlieb
Arcade game manufacturer known for pitch-and-bat baseball games and silkscreen playfields that were durability reference point for United
Classic pinball manufacturer; Hexa uses Williams-compatible coil components for mechanical systems
Major historical pinball manufacturer where Sam Stern eventually took majority ownership; operated facilities on Huron Street and 4242 West Fillmore in Chicago
Competing pinball manufacturer that litigated extensively against Data East over patents, flipper coils, and game mechanics
Pinball manufacturer that expanded significantly in 1960s under Sam Stern; pioneered Styling of the 60s cabinet redesign and metal flipper experiments; major force in licensing era.
Classic pinball manufacturer; speaker references finding 15 Williams Valley machines in original boxes in Italy; machines part of operator inventory
Historical pinball manufacturer; founded by Harry Williams who produced Action game with Burgess battery-powered kicker
Classic pinball manufacturer; PinPod confirmed compatible with Williams machines
Original manufacturer of the classic Centaur pinball game that Haggis is remaking
Pinball manufacturer; produced Johnny Mnemonic in 1995; referenced for comparative game design
Pinball manufacturer; produced No Good Gophers and games in WPC era (1990-1998)
Pinball manufacturer that closed in 2000; competed with Stern; known for high design standards and thematic variety; legacy games discussed throughout episode
Historical EM pinball manufacturer; known for weaker artwork and sound design; produced excellent flow games especially late EM era; underrepresented in rating systems
Major pinball manufacturer that rejected Sheets' employment application via Ted Estes
Pinball manufacturer formed in 1988 when Williams purchased Bally Midway; where Papaduke worked as designer in late 1980s-early 1990s
Major pinball manufacturer in 1990s; employed Pat Lawler, Chris Granner, Larry DeMar, and other legendary designers; produced Whirlwind
Pinball manufacturer where Keith Johnson worked 1998-1999; shut down pinball division October 1999
Pinball manufacturer that produced bingo machines in post-war era
Major pinball manufacturer (1930s-2000s); employed Steve Kordek (63 years) and Norm Clark; exited pinball division after Norm Clark departed
Historic pinball/game manufacturer; acquired Bally; left pinball industry in 1999; employed Jim Patla
Historical pinball manufacturer; machines discussed for lamp matrix, flasher lead damage, Data East cross-over design patterns
Major pinball manufacturer where Ramunni began his career in drafting department; later transferred to art department
Major pinball manufacturer where Ritchie worked during its golden era; had manufacturing infrastructure for rapid prototyping; exited pinball business in late 1990s
Major pinball manufacturer where Ritchie designed Flash, Firepower, Black Knight, High Speed, Terminator, and other iconic games.
Closed pinball division on October 25, 1999; ended era of classic pinball manufacturing before Stern consolidation
Defunct classic pinball manufacturer (merged to Bally); subject of resurrection thought experiment; known for 1990s competitive design teams
Historical pinball manufacturer that produced the original Whirlwind and Funhouse games
Competitor manufacturer where Harry Mabs moved from Gottlieb
Pinball manufacturer, merged with Bally; reviewer notes desire for combined Williams/Bally game listings
Pinball game manufacturer whose games are licensed for Ultrapin
Pinball manufacturer; Apollo 1967 and Gulfstream 1973 in free-play stations
Pinball manufacturer that developed the Pinball 2000 system; Greg approached them about developing the system further and later asked about designing games for it
Pinball machine manufacturer, represented in the French museum collection
Major pinball manufacturer where Youssi worked; closed factory during industry consolidation
Historic pinball manufacturer where Kopera worked as mechanical engineer and game designer; later closed pinball division
Historic manufacturer; donated design sketches; machines in collection include Indiana Jones, Funhouse, Monster Bash, Black Knight, Star Trek TNG
Major pinball manufacturer whose engineering documentation (1947-1993) forms bulk of acquired archives; ceased pinball production in 1999
Historical pinball manufacturer; machines from late-'70s/early-'80s era present at venue
Classic pinball manufacturer represented at the arcade with titles like Taxi, Earthshaker!, High Speed II, Big Ben
Historic pinball manufacturer; multiple machines in collection
Referenced as historic pinball manufacturer that ceased production; context for market gap Gillard identifies
Classic pinball manufacturer; System 11 games noted for high-quality music by Brendan Bailey
Major pinball manufacturer mentioned alongside Bally and Data East as sources of dot matrix games
Classic pinball manufacturer referenced for comparison; destroyed machines were not legitimate Williams games
Manufacturer of 1 classic machine at venue (The Getaway 1992)
Major historical pinball manufacturer where Steve Ritchie achieved his greatest success with designs like Flash, Firepower, Black Knight, High Speed, and Star Trek: The Next Generation; later downsized and exited the pinball business.
Classic pinball manufacturer. Featured in early collection with woodrail games at Silverball Museum
Historical pinball manufacturer that released Disco Fever machine in 1978.
Manufacturer of Star Wars Episode 1 pinball machine at the venue
Pinball manufacturer; produced Junkyard (1996) machine at Replay
Major pinball manufacturer where Kordek worked and was a mentor figure to subsequent designers
Major pinball manufacturer where Python worked; shelved Pinball Circus; parted ways with Python after that game
Historic pinball manufacturer; Hasse's collection includes 12 Williams games from 1951-1955
Historic pinball manufacturer; assets, patents, rights, and internet property acquired by Wayne Gillard and The Pinball Factory in 2005
Manufacturer of the vintage pinball machines used in the promotion (Lady Luck and Paddock)
Classic pinball manufacturer; emphasis of collection at The Pinball Parlour
Classic pinball manufacturer; Greg Freres worked there
Original manufacturer of Pinball 2000 platform; developed original tournament software released publicly in 2009
Classic pinball manufacturer where Pat Lawlor and Ted Estes previously collaborated
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced Maryland machine mentioned in article
Legacy pinball manufacturer; Pinball House supports some Williams titles
Historical pinball manufacturer; closed end of 1999; sold inventory and IP licensing rights (acquired by Gene Cunningham/Illinois Pin Ball Company)
Major historical pinball manufacturer, numerous games listed from 1980s-1990s era
Original manufacturer of Funhouse pinball game
Pinball manufacturer; produced Beat Time (1967) in exhibition
Pinball manufacturer; 83 games displayed (18.9% of total)
Original manufacturer of Medieval Madness; licensing restrictions affect remanufactured branding
Historical pinball manufacturer; involved in licensing deal that delayed The Pinball Factory's production timeline
Original pinball manufacturer; holds patents and copyrighted materials; provided guidance on IP licensing requirements; their patents controlled by licensees Gene Cunningham and Wayne Gillard
Original manufacturer of Pinball 2000 platform; discontinued entire pinball division; owns patents and trademarks for Pinball 2000; approved Nucore project after document review
Historical pinball manufacturer; PinPAC 1 compatible with post-1990 Williams games
Historical pinball manufacturer; Barry Oursler worked there for 18 years
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced Beat Time (1967)
Historical pinball manufacturer; licensing agreement with Illinois Pin Ball Co. impacts remake production structure
Classic pinball and arcade manufacturer; extensive representation in auction with numerous SS and EM games
Historical pinball manufacturer; Dracula is a Williams game
Historic pinball manufacturer where Brian Eddy started programming at age 21
Historic pinball manufacturer; produced Traffic (1935 design by Harry Williams), Grand Prix (2005), and experimental Still Crazy (1984)
Historic pinball manufacturer represented heavily in Thomson's collection with machines like Defender, Flash, Jungle Lord, etc.
Historical pinball/arcade manufacturer; multiple games in auction (Defender, Joust, etc.)
Historical pinball manufacturer; no longer producing games; represents benchmark for quality in nostalgia-driven community
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced Road Kings (1986)
Major classic pinball manufacturer with Chicago base; games in exhibition include Apollo, Black Knight series, Firepower, Gorgar; commissioned Paschke for Blackout artwork
Classic pinball manufacturer based in Chicago; produced Apollo, Black Knight, Black Knight 2000, Blackout, Time Warp, Firepower, Gorgar, Spanish Eyes
Pinball manufacturer; produced Indiana Jones (1993)
Classic pinball manufacturer; Grand Lizard (1986) recently acquired by JGM
Historic pinball and arcade video game manufacturer where Haeger worked in 1980s; developed NARC, arcade titles
Historical pinball manufacturer whose classic games are being remade
Historical pinball manufacturer that ceased production in 1999; sold remaining parts stock to Gene Cunningham/Illinois Pinball
Classic pinball manufacturer; Joust game cited as design inspiration for Soccer Pinball
Former employer of both Gomez and Ritchie; classic pinball manufacturer
Historical pinball manufacturer referenced for tournament scoring database system developed at Pinball Expo 99
Historical pinball manufacturer; closed pinball division in November 1999; sold remaining parts inventory and granted limited manufacturing license to Illinois Pinball
Acquired Bally; Greg Freres continued work there until pinball division closure in 1999
Original manufacturer of 1998 Cactus Canyon; referenced throughout for mechanical design and 1990s design philosophy
Pinball manufacturer that produced bingo pinball Long Beach; minor player in gambling pinball era
Historical pinball manufacturer referenced for cow imagery in games
Original manufacturer of the Funhouse pinball machine
Original manufacturer of classic 1990 Funhouse pinball machine being remade by Pedretti
Historical major pinball manufacturer where Popadiuk designed multiple titles in the 1990s; closed its pinball division in 1999 after Star Wars Episode 1
Pinball manufacturer; hired Pat Lawlor as designer after Banzai Run sale by Larry DeMar
Manufacturer of Pinball 2000 platform and Revenge From Mars
Pinball manufacturer; Eastside Bowl features Demolition Man (1994) and The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot (1991)
Historic pinball manufacturer where Dennis Nordman worked on game designs
Pinball manufacturer of machines featured in exhibit (Gulfstream)
Historical pinball manufacturer where John Trudeau designed games from 1982-1996
Historical pinball manufacturer; sold Lenc-Smith to Churchill in 1996
Classic pinball manufacturer with games in Chicago locations
Historic pinball manufacturer that ceased production approximately 20 years prior to this 2019 article
Major historical pinball manufacturer founded by Harry Williams in 1944; closed pinball division in 1999 to focus on slot machines; acquired by WMS Industries; pinball operations ceased.
Historical pinball manufacturer; created Fish Tales machine at this location
Major pinball manufacturer where Barry worked 1978-1996, designing 40+ games
Historical pinball manufacturer; original parts and molds referenced in NAPPA partnership
Historical pinball manufacturer whose design philosophy influenced Zizzle's development process
Original manufacturer of 1990 Funhouse pinball machine
Classic pinball manufacturer whose games are compatible with AdPin flipper products
Historic pinball manufacturer whose pinball division closure in November 1999 prompted creation of Pinball News
Historical major pinball manufacturer whose division closed in late 1990s, leaving market to Stern
Historical pinball manufacturer that created Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1993
Historical pinball manufacturer; produced Comet in 1985
Historical pinball manufacturer; co-subject of the 1990s promotional video collection
Classic pinball manufacturer; Whirlwind is a Williams title from 1990
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Tales of the Arabian Nights (1996)
Original developer/publisher of the 1982 Joust arcade game
Joint applicant (with Netherlands individual) on February 2024 Kingpin trademark
Original manufacturer of 1993 Twilight Zone
Historical pinball manufacturer; Mark Penacho worked on Fish Tales and Roller Games for Williams.
Original manufacturer of 1988 Swords of Fury
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced Banzai Run in 1988
Supplied pinball parts for Disney machine; manufactured Horsefeathers
Classic pinball manufacturer; extensive representation in Free Gold Watch collection including Funhouse, Medieval Madness, Terminator 2, and others
Classic pinball manufacturer; Fire! and Police Force are Williams games
Classic pinball manufacturer; multiple titles at venue including Congo, Banzai Run, Fish Tales, Indiana Jones, Medieval Madness
Historical manufacturer with games in Modern Pinball collection
Classic pinball manufacturer; multiple games in Delaware Collective's collection (No Good Gofers 2.0, Indiana Jones, etc.)
Pinball manufacturer that released Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1993
Classic pinball manufacturer; Zen has licensing agreement for digital ports
Classic pinball manufacturer with multiple machines in Aftershock's lineup (Black Knight 2000, Comet, Funhouse, High Speed, PIN-BOT, Terminator 2, Twilight Zone)
Historical pinball manufacturer represented in The Garcade's classic collection
Historical pinball manufacturer; several machines in Hollywood Candy collection
Pinball industry behemoth; faced downturn around the time Capcom pinball division collapsed
Original manufacturer of Tales of the Arabian Nights
Historical pinball manufacturer whose classic games are being remade as 2.0 upgrade kits by Pedretti
Original manufacturer of Indiana Jones pinball game being digitized
Original manufacturer of FunHouse pinball machine
Manufacturer of No Fear: Dangerous Sports (1995)
Pinball manufacturer/IP owner of FunHouse remake kit
Original manufacturer of the 1991 Bride of Pinbot machine
Historic pinball and arcade game manufacturer; produced FunHouse and other classic machines
Original manufacturer of classic FunHouse pinball machine being upgraded
Historical pinball manufacturer where Oursler designed majority of his games (1979-1996)
Historical pinball manufacturer; RocketCPU targets machines from their WPC era
Major pinball manufacturer with significant representation in museum (20+ machines listed)
Original manufacturer of FunHouse (1990)
Historical pinball manufacturer with extensive representation in Silverball collection (30+ titles including Funhouse, Medieval Madness, Whirlwind)
Classic manufacturer; Lyman Sheets worked on Monster Bash (1998) and No Fear (1995)
Original manufacturer of the 1993 Indiana Jones pinball machine
Major historical pinball manufacturer; extensive representation at Pinball Perfection across multiple decades
Historical pinball manufacturer; multiple machines in collection including Grand Prix
Historical/legacy pinball manufacturer; multiple machines at location including Congo, Star Trek TNG, White Water, No Good Gophers, Slugfest
Manufacturer of classic machines in Mom's collection (Comet 1985, Riverboat Gambler 1990, Taxi)
Classic pinball manufacturer; heavily represented in Richmond Pinball Collective lineup with 12+ titles
Classic pinball manufacturer; 7 machines in Rock Fantasy's lineup spanning 1979-1996
Pinball manufacturer; represented by machines at Crabtowne (Cyclone, Johnny Mnemonic, High Speed, PIN-BOT, etc.)
Manufacturer of Hot Tip (1977) EM machine at VÜK
Manufacturer of Hot Tip (1977), Red & Ted's Road Show (1994), and Whirlwind (1990) at Lyman's
Classic pinball manufacturer; multiple games in collection including Black Knight 2000, Cyclone, Funhouse, Indiana Jones, The Machine: Bride of Pin-Bot, Medieval Madness, Star Trek TNG, Tales of the Arabian Nights, Terminator 2, White Water, Zodiac
Historical pinball manufacturer; machines at venue include Diner, Medieval Madness, and White Water
Classic/vintage pinball manufacturer with multiple machines in venue
Historical pinball manufacturer; Eddy worked there during classic era; Pin 2000 project mentioned as industry response to market decline
Classic pinball manufacturer; holds original licenses to Granada, Top Hand, and Tropical tables preventing Zen Pinball inclusion
Pinball manufacturer; issued service bulletin for F-14 Tomcat flasher bulb removal
Pinball manufacturer discussed in context of Addams Family dominance and Pinball 2000 decision
Competitor to Gottlieb; Chris credits them with superior design philosophy in both EM and solid-state eras
Historic pinball manufacturer; licensing deal remains unresolved for Pinball Arcade Season 7
Classic pinball manufacturer; hosts focus on Bally/Williams licensed tables before discussing Data East, Sega, Gottlieb
Historic pinball manufacturer; released Firepower 2 in 1983 during cost-cutting era
Classic pinball manufacturer; complex layouts; copyright holders via Scientific Games; Vol. 6 tables (Funhouse, Dr. Dude, Space Station) in Zen release
Historic pinball manufacturer contrasted favorably with Gottlieb for distinct sound design and engineering care on System 11 games
Classic pinball manufacturer; Swords of Fury is a Williams title; internally referred to the game as 'Dixie Fury' during development
Manufacturer of Firepower; responsible for the design choices creating inconsistent numeral fonts noted during restoration
Historic pinball manufacturer; potentially receiving licensing cuts from Pinball Arcade Cabinet Mode sales, which could explain June 30th sales cutoff
Legacy pinball manufacturer; digital library managed by Scientific Games; alphanumeric tables being converted for Arcade1Up/AtGames but lower profitability than Zen Originals
Historic pinball manufacturer; known for superior lighting design and attract mode orchestration compared to modern Zen tables
Classic pinball manufacturer whose IP licensing Farsight manages; likely receives revenue share from table sales
Classic pinball manufacturer; produced machines discussed in the episode
Historic pinball manufacturer; created Medieval Madness and other classic machines discussed on podcast
Vintage pinball manufacturer; discussed re: menu systems and pricing settings interface on classic machines
Historical pinball manufacturer whose standard flipper mechs, pop bumpers, and other components are used in Predator Pinball
Competing pinball manufacturer in 1980s; released games like Millionaire and F-14 Tomcat
Pinball manufacturer; employed Granner, Forden, Pontarelli, Schmidt; developed DCS sound system; closed 1999
Historical pinball manufacturer; vintage games referenced as pricing comparison for ABBA value
Major historical pinball manufacturer; employed Steve Ritchie; released Flash in 1978.
Manufacturer of Vagabond pinball machine (1962)