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White Water

gameactive23 mentionsFirst seen May 11, 2005Last seen Mar 21, 2026

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White Water is a classic pinball game from Williams released in the 1990s during the DMD era, known for its immersive 'world under glass' design philosophy featuring sculpted mountains, a yeti, and cohesive themed aesthetics. The game is frequently referenced as an exemplar of pinball design and is used as a comparison point for discussing upper playfield design approaches and hazard rule mechanics in contemporary pinball discourse. Despite its widely acknowledged quality and universal adoration within the community, it has generated some debate about its actual appeal among certain players.

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  • manufacturesWilliamsWhite Water is a Williams pinball gamemedium
  • affiliated_withDune PinballWhite Water's upper playfield design is compared to Dune's playfield approach in design philosophy discussionsmedium

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    White Water was originally published by Williams in 1993

    Source: Knapp ArcadeA Sneak Peek at the Rumored White Water 2?
  • factualhigh

    The upper flipper on this White Water machine feels weak and may need leaf spring adjustment

    Source: Jack Danger, Eric PriceWHITE WATER (Williams, 1993) 05/22/15

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