Touchdown

Touchdown, designed by Steve Kordek and manufactured by Williams Electronics, was released in November 1967. It was also released in an add-a-ball version as Williams' 'Kickoff' the same year.

From a gameplay perspective, Touchdown boasts an impressive array of features. Players control two flippers, which they use to work the ball through pop bumpers (five), passive bumpers (two), and slingshots (two) that help propel the ball across the playfield. Seven rollover buttons are strategically placed throughout, while two standup targets allow for bonus scoring opportunities. A kick-out hole adds an element of unpredictability, and a mechanical backbox animation features a football moving across the field in a neat touch.

With 2,253 units confirmed produced, Touchdown was a solidly successful release for Williams during the late-1960s EM era. Little is documented about the specific artwork or design inspiration beyond its football theme, making it an interesting piece of pinball history for enthusiasts to discover and appreciate.