What are you guys kidding? 60s Williams games suck. I recommend you stay away from them altogether.

But seriously aside from a few that are in the know they often seem to get overlooked by the regular EM crowd. I usually come to their defense. Then immediately afterward start to wonder what I am doing. It's better to keep them under the radar.

Our hunting territories overlap! I was less worried when you were a Gottlieb only guy. Then you got into the AABs and I got a little nervous. Now the 60s Williams Hoov? If you start collecting early arcades I'm going to have to move North.

For something a bit later, I don't think Big Strike/Hot Line have been mentioned yet. I also really enjoyed Kickoff. That was a favorite of mine for a few years.

I know Rob Berk has a collection of all the mod cabinet games. He may have the reverse wedge heads too.
Tom Taylor has all the reverse wedge heads except Zig Zag I think. Zig Zag and Wing Ding were the only game from that series made as a replay and AAB counterpart.

If you started I may as well quit looking altogether.

Jungle is actually from 1960. If you are going back that far you need to add Nags. If we are expanding the parameters you should add Apollo/Blast Off to the list. 67 may be a better cut off. Shangri-La is 1967 as well.

And how about Skill Ball and Metro from 1961.

Among those that I own or owned I would vote for
Teachers Pet
Blast Off
Kickoff
Jungle
21

I've only had 11 and those are what I'd be comfortable enough to comment on. I have spent enough time on Hot Line to know it's good. Soccer was fun. Like Pinwiztom stated none of the 60s Williams games I've had or played were duds to me, just some were better than others. There are some I'd love to play and own that I suspect are great and would make the list. Trade Winds, Beat the Clock, Moulin Rouge and 8 Ball are a few of the titles I'm really interested in spending some time on.

I enjoyed Smarty when I played it. I'd own it if the right deal came along.

8 Ball is gone and I think he changed his mind on Beat the Clock.

I appreciate it Hoov. Add Teacher's Pet to that list. I had one and foolishly let it go. I think I could get it back but it would probably take a game to trade.

Yeah, I know. I think I need to rethink this "flow" strategy.

That's mostly true, but split bank games like Williams 8 Ball could retain settings for individual players. Pretty cool feature. Thanks Norm Clark!

What about Gusher and Satellite from 58? Just kidding.

I'd like a Nags but for the price of a Hot Line.

Hmm, the only particle board I've seen in a 60s Williams is the piece on the front of the light board? You know that separates the feature lighting. No where else that I'm aware of. I do remember the back of my Gold Strike cabinet was made of particle board. About the worst place for it as often times cabs are stored upright in a damp garage or basement. To be fair though 60s Williams cabinet paint sucks. It's very fragile and often flakes like dandruff.

Wrong era. The pointy people didn't really show up until the late 60s.

I just added Wing Ding and Hot Line to my small collection. Thanks FrankJ. Both are fun but wow is Hot Line maddeningly addictive. I'm loving that game.

Wing Ding definitely has a killer glass.

Wait, what? Ken you got a Heat Wave? That is awesome.

Looks like this one could fit the bill?
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I don't know I'm pretty pleased that he did Jungle.

I'd be pleased if he did a bunch of Williams titles. And you may be right. I'm sure 3 Coins owners would be happy to have a reproduction glass available. It just seems to be a fairly scarce title.

I think it is just faded. Williams cab paint wasn't their strongest feature. Simple enough design though.

Yes, so conflicted. The purist in me wants to not like it. But then it does look very nice.

Come on Levi? You have pretty diverse tastes. The only 60s Williams game you like is Blast Off/Apollo?

When I first read your post my reaction was, hell yeah! Then after I thought about it, was wait a minute?

Speaking of mismatched. Just 21 has to take the cake. But then it's sort of so quirky it's awesome. It definitely has to be one of the coolest cab paints ever. To re-theme to a couple swing dancing would be borderline criminal.

Sorry to insert another Gott in the Williams post. We don't get that many of them...

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Actually the IPDB says the bottom panel was increased from 1/4" to 3/4". Heavy duty. And you feel it when you try to move one. That's ok though my Jungle is staying put.

It certainly would have seemed appropriate on Rocket Ship or Universe. Not that their cabs aren't attractive already.

You can live without Ten Spot? That's great, drop it at Odin's. He said he's sending me King Pin already.

Aha, that's how you make your pin money. Poor Bob. Paying to play Frontiersman and taking all his dollar bills on the multi-players.

Used to drive me nuts, most of the time you'd set up your shot it wasn't lit anymore. Boy was it satisfying if you could cash in though.

Mabs must have been feeling extra mean that day. Tying the bonus advance to the slings was just cruel.

Pop a card came out the same month as Granada. I never realized until today Granada was a 2" flipper game. I just thought it was the oddball AAB version of Spanish Eyes. Well I guess it still is. Never played one, curious now...

Hey I wonder if Granada is the only DC 2" flipper game? It was one of those games I never paid much attention to. My interest is growing.

I have owned both and found each to be pretty good games. Not top shelf but still fun. They are a simple game. Mostly shooting for the lit kick outs but it could get you going. I'd have to push the start button a few times if I walked up. The art is great and like you say is a perfect Northwoods theme.

Essentially but Alpine Club is the replay version, Ski Club is the Add-A-Ball version.

I'm working on a Neptune and seems cool but we're gumming up the 60s Williams thread.