Triple Action

The Triple Action, designed by Steve Kordek and manufactured by Williams Electronics in November 1973, is a single-player electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine with a show-business theme. By the early 1970s EM technology was mature and nearing the end of its dominance, and Triple Action represents a well-crafted, late example of the format rather than a pioneering one.

Key features include two flippers, three pop bumpers, and two slingshots, along with three rollover buttons and spinning posts that add complexity to gameplay. The machine offers both 3-ball and 5-ball play options and is convertible to add-a-ball or novelty play (the dedicated add-a-ball-only version was sold separately as Williams' "Star Action"). An end-of-ball bonus and a maximum displayed score of 199,990 points round out the scoring system.

The show-business theme is realized through artwork by Christian Marche, including stylized drop targets. Sound is provided by three chimes and a knocker. With 3,828 units produced across two production runs, Triple Action was a solid commercial entry for Williams. Note that this machine is unrelated to the historically significant 1948 Genco game of the same name (also designed by Kordek), which was the first flipper-equipped machine Genco produced.