Olympics
About This Machine
The Olympics pinball machine, designed by Harry Mabs and manufactured by Williams in 1952, is a solid example of mature electro-mechanical pinball design of its period, using electromagnets and relays for its gameplay logic.
The machine's key features include 5 balls per play, impulse flippers, pop bumpers, and trap holes. A unique aspect of the game is its dual-flipper mechanism, where pressing either flipper button briefly pulses both flippers simultaneously. The machine also boasts a replay wheel with an adjustable maximum (settable to 14, 19, 25, or 45), allowing operators to customize the number of replays awarded.
The Olympics' theme revolves around high diving, recreation, and swimming, featuring artwork by Roy Parker that captures the essence of aquatic sports. The machine's sound effects are minimal, consisting of three bells and no knocker. Overall, the Olympics is an interesting piece of pinball history that showcases established electro-mechanical gameplay mechanics and design from the early 1950s.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- High Diving - Recreation - Swimming
- Model Number:
- 71
- Notable Features:
- 5 balls per play. Impulse flippers (2), Pop bumpers (4), Trap holes (4). Pressing either flipper button briefly pulses both flipper simultaneously. A switch underneath cabinet at front end powers game on/off. Replay wheel maximum: 45 (operator adjustable to 14, 19, and 25. The schematic diagram's replay step-up assumes setting of 25) Sound: 3 bells, no knocker
Credits
- Designer:
- Harry Mabs
- Artist:
- Roy Parker