Olympic Hockey

Olympic Hockey, designed by Steve Kordek and manufactured by Williams Electronics in 1971, is a notable electro-mechanical pinball machine built around a hockey theme. The machine's release coincided with a period of strong interest in ice hockey in North America.

The gameplay on Olympic Hockey is characterized by a robust set of features that were innovative for its time. Players can engage with two flippers, five pop bumpers, one passive bumper, and two slingshots, all while navigating a challenging playfield that rewards strategy and skill. The standup targets offer additional scoring opportunities, while the up-post between flippers provides an added challenge. One of the standout features is the ten rollover buttons arranged in an arc, allowing players to accumulate points with a single rebound of the ball from either side rebound rubber.

The machine's design and art are notable for their time, with a mechanical backglass animation that brings the hockey rink to life as the puck moves across it. The backglass also displays scores for each player, including goals and points, adding an extra layer of engagement. With its 3 or 5-ball play and maximum displayed point score of 99,990 per player, Olympic Hockey is sure to captivate pinball enthusiasts with its unique blend of challenge and excitement.