Gottlieb

World Series

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This game received 10 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.307 _/10

8.307

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks #24 in the Pinside EM Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.3

Artwork: 8.322

Sounds/Music: 3.745

Other Aspects: 8.359

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7.526/10

1 year ago

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Polypin

Pinside+ Frequent

1y 69,800 137 28

Picked this up on Craigslist for cheap and an opportunity to do some refurbish-repair work before turning it over. Beyond learning some EM logic I was pleasantly surprised how fun the game was to play.

Providing two ways to "score" gives a unique diversity in objectives for an EM game. Of the various pinball baseball games I've played (3) I enjoyed this version the best. I recognize having bought it and working on it may effect my perspective, I still believe no matter the player will enjoy the game and its worth playing if you come across it.

7.380/10

5 years ago

RHO

spiroagnew

Inactive member

11y 121K 982 161

I like Big Hit, but World Series blows Big Hit out of the water.

I played World Series extensively at Allentown 2018, and I really, really enjoyed the game. I far perfer AAB games over the Replay cousins, so maybe that's why World Series stood out even having played the replay version Grand Slam a few times over the years. The kickout hole "bases" work way better here than the rollovers on Big Hit. Like most Gottlieb ball games, you can play for score or for runs, which adds another dimension to gameplay--two high scores to chase! While Big Hit's between-flipper ball launch is unique, I still perfer a plunge, which World Series provides. I'm not a big fan of roto targets (see my other reviews, I hate them) but it works well here, as the kickout holes, pops and targets compliment it, rather than it being the one-trick-pony that it is on other games. Big Hit may take the cake on the art package, as World Series' art is just OK. That said, the psychadelic hypno-art package that blends the design on the backglass with the paint on the wedged backbox wood is stellar, and should have been emplotyed more by Gottlieb.

This is a game I'll look to add to my collection in the future. Great sports theme, and interesting gameplay.

8.415/10

7 years ago

MJS

Matesamo

PinballRI

Warwick, RI

7y 117K 1,292 112 1

One of my family's favorite games. The first pinball game to really grab my 11 year olds attention!

Matesamo edited previous rating on May 26, 2017.

8.056/10

8 years ago

TAM

tamoore

Pinside member

Grayling, MI

11y 123K 6,661 37 58

Short:
At first glance, it doesn't look like their is much going on here. The game is pretty fun, though.

Long:
Baseball is a great pinball theme, and Gottlieb World Series nails it.
Put men on base hitting singles, doubles and triples, and then drive them in with the long ball! AAB for hitting scoring levels or run totals gives you something to shoot for.

You've got two ways to play this game. Go for score, or go for runs. I'm finding the most fun going for run total.

Lots of sounds here. Knocker, three chimes, and a 5" bell for runs.

Bad stuff:
The roto target is obstructed by the 2nd base kickout. It tough to sneak a ball up there to hit the targets.
Passive slingshots.
That back box paint!
The GI is all to the outside. Dark middle of the playfield.

tamoore currently owns this game.

6.466/10

8 years ago

AJC

canoncitypb

Inactive member

Cañon City, CO

8y 46,300 538 3 25

This game is easily the best baseball themed machine I have played. I love 70s EM machines. I love the double scoring of the runs and points. The World series is much better to own in my opinion than the grand slam due to the add-a-ball feature. You always have something to shoot for.

canoncitypb edited previous rating on March 17, 2019.
canoncitypb has owned this game in the past.

4.899/10

8 years ago

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PBW

Inactive member

Unknown

8y 2,500 6

I do often play this machine and as yet its still not grabbed me , I do keep trying to find the key to unlock the joy but its hard going , I find there is so much space with nothing going on .Not my fav .

PBW

8.210/10

9 years ago

CNY

TheCnyPinGuy

Pinside+ Addict

Sherrill, NY

11y 123K 3,597 10 54 2

For am EM had plenty to keep you busy

TheCnyPinGuy has owned this game in the past.

7.915/10

11 years ago

MLF

stashyboy

Pinside member

High Falls, NY

11y 91,050 2,643 14 44

Good game often overlooked. Bell announces runs scored as well as chimes and knocker on AABs.

stashyboy has owned this game in the past.

7.562/10

11 years ago

ZUL

Caucasian2Step

Evil McBooty

12y 163K 1,455 51 1011

World Series is yet another great wedehead baseball themed pinball game from Master K.

The Pros:
Saucers all over the PF keep things random and interesting. Good shots to the top of the PF to the roto-target (gotta sneak past those saucers though). A suprisingly sparse PF that has more to do on it than originally meets the eye. Two types of scoring (points/runs) gives you the option of playing the same game more than one way. The artwork on the PF is humorous and light-hearted. Gordon Morrison's work is perfect for this deck.

The Cons:
Is it just me or does the BG/wedgehead make this game look like an acid trip?

The Takeaway:
A great baseball themed pinball game. Git'Sum!

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