Sorcerer

The Sorcerer, designed by Mark Ritchie and manufactured by Williams Electronics starting in March 1985, is a solid-state electronic pinball machine with a fantasy, wizard, and dragons theme. Released well into the solid-state era, it represents mature, mid-1980s Williams System 9 design.

The Sorcerer's gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, high-scoring potential, thanks to features like three flippers, six standup targets, and two spinning targets. The machine also boasts a 2-ball multiball mode. Other notable features include speech and background sounds, adding an immersive audio experience to the game, plus a mini-post screw between the flippers for an added challenge.

The Sorcerer's design and art, by Pam Erickson, are heavily influenced by fantasy and magic themes, with glowing/flashing eyes in the back panel and a Demon bonus lamp that lights up upon completion of spelling "Sorcerer." Completing the drop target bank at the top right of the playfield when the Demon is lit activates a bonus hold for the next ball, adding an extra layer of strategy to gameplay. With 3,700 units confirmed produced, the Sorcerer is a well-regarded example of Williams' mid-1980s solid-state output.