With so many of these out there why hasn't anybody run complete plastic sets or complete ramp sets. Popularity of the game speaks for itself.

Hot tip, thanks JWJ for the info.

Congrats, great game. In a word:fun.

When I spend an evening in my gameroom I have fallen into a pattern, or as I call it now a rotation. Start off with Big Game(my first pin) then a game or two of Amazing Spiderman. Next up is Batman Forever until I get frustrated. Finally, World Cup Soccer. It is the grand finale, the icing on the cake!

Nice choice for your first machine. Don't sweat it, after you get the kinks worked out it will be fine. Wanting a pin and finally getting one.... what a difference! Enjoy

You get one or two shots in overtime. Gotta sink one quick! Anybody actually count the seconds before Germany nails it?

Oh no doubt. I was merely wondering if anyone had sacrificed the match in order to see how long it takes Germany to score. Somebody out there must have tried it.

For science, indeed! I'll check it out tonight. Anybody know the sequence for the three way combo that scores 15m on WCS? Got one last night but it happened so fast I don't know how I did it. I know it has to do with the ramps.

A soccer ball with teal panels would be nice, like the one on the playfield that contains the five words stamina, strength, speed etc. Omit the words however. It would draw in a feature of the game, one that would instantly be recognized as part of WCS. It would connect your outstanding artwork to the game itself without any printed word. Fine job BTW

I landed a nice one not that long ago for $2250. If you are patient and stick to your price range while at the same time remain vigilant I am sure you'll get yours! Rest assured you did not miss the boat. This game is far too common.

I like I like

Anyone else get annoyed when you might be having just a little trouble hitting shots or goals and you hear... "They can't seem to get control of the ball" or the one that gets me "the crowd is waiting in anticipation". Let them anticipate and I'll get control of the ball when I'm darn good and ready. If I'm agitated enough at the time I've been known to respond with a wise guy type of "Shut up". Anybody else? All in good fun

Turn off automatic TV Award. It is a minor adjustment but a step in the right direction.

TV Award will automatically be lit for ball one unless you turn it off. You should have to score four goals in order to achieve first TV Award. No big deal, but like I said a step in the right direction.

You might tone down your angle (or slope) a bit. I have mine medium high and the ball almost never hits the glass. Do it in increments so that you do not go too far.

That is one sweet set! Now if I could only find a couple 'a hun layin' round the house...
Seriously, that set would be an awesome upgrade.

It's so you can hear it from across the room... or downstairs... or outside.

EXACTLY! Now that's what I'm talkin' bout.

It is getting harder to find appropriate/specific fuses at your local hardware store. Most stores carry some but the variety is shrinking. Automotive parts stores still carry some as well. Worth a try perhaps.
If to no avail, Pinball Resource is THE online stop for fuses. Virtually any fuse you would need. They are cheap too at only $1 for a box of 5. Get that bad boy up and running and go kick some goals!

To dloe007: if you're gonna own one pin, you sure picked a winner. Game is both fun and challenging. What made you choose WCS? Any particular reason?

I asked for one reason and you unloaded! Hard to narrow it to only one reason I know. WCS has alot to offer. Great story in addition to all the details. Glad to have an Aussie owner on board. Hope you enjoy it for a long time to come mate and many happy high scores. Now get to L.A. and defeat Germany!

p.s. I'll have to look at mine later as I never realized your country was mis-spelled!?

'Atta boy! Welcome back.

Hey, doublestack never got an official welcome to the club. So here it is: Welcome to the club!
You have purchased one of the Funnest machines money can buy. Hope you get it up and running soon. Many happy high scores! Enjoy

Like saving a lost dog.
Congrats!

Welcome to the club Whysnow. All those machines... what took you so long? Just hadn't gotten around to it or had you owned one in the past?
Anyway fun game and I hope you enjoy it!

Lotta' work but nice when one is rescued!

Hope you enjoy it for years to come. Pretty straight forward ruleset but positively one of the funnest machines ever!
"the shot is G-O-O-D!!!

Never use it myself, my son almost always does at least once or twice a game. Kinda gimmicky, seems almost like an add-on or throw-in feature 'ya know?
Hope you enjoy the game and welcome to the club Atomicboy.

Interesting thought. It would be as if the goalie deflected the ball in stead of taking possession of it.

Congrats on your first machine.
It certainly is a great game. I've been playing it for years and owned one now for a couple of years and it still brings me back after all this time. "The shot is G-O-O-D!!!"

Moved mine to a lower position as drains were driving me mad. Lowered them to make the game more enjoyable. Yes it helps extend play but it is your machine after all, set it as you see fit.
Believe me, there are still numerous times when the ball finds those outlanes.
Enjoy

No worries here. During multi-ball the assist will not shoot the ball when you engage the left flipper. The machine takes control temporarily and will automatically shoot a goal. This frees up the left flipper to contend with the remaining balls. This feature continues for the duration of the current multi-ball.

L o n g overdue IMO. Really hard to believe they haven't made one yet considering the high production count and how many still remain. We shall see...

All my high scores have been reset except the machine kept my Grand Champion score... is this an oddity? Or does the machine periodically reset them?
Is this just a case of old batteries? Curious and any/all input appreciated.

Thanks for the response Coyote.

Right flipper was a little weak on my machine. Most notable was the lack of success shooting for the Penalty Kick. Turns out there was some play in the flipper assembly. Replaced and well... what do you know: Penalty Kick was now a breeze. Not only that, but after just a few games I was able to surpass the Final Match goal record with seven. Sweet! First time breaking the set mark of six!
Love this game!

Curious: had some work done on mine awhile back which included the right flipper. The flippers are now at an even angle when engaged. I could've sworn that the right flipper should be at a slightly lower angle than the left. True?

Nice! Will match the metal ramp very well.

Would love to restore the gold on mine as well. Got a quote of $40. Just don't have the extra coin to do it though.

No, I was told that price was for the ramp only. Now that you mention it, I should inquire about the legs as well.

Only thing you can do is clean the ball from time to time in an effort to keep the rubber supple. The ball hardens over time and there is (much) less reaction when the pinball comes in contact. Softer, more supple soccer ball will perform better.

I think you should go with the WHITE. It will stand out better and the overall appeal is better.
The ball will eventually have a ring around it from the pinballs coming into contact with it though.
But as long as you are buying a new one go with the brighter one. IMO

The ones on ebay appear over sprayed. If they can't get the paint right would you trust the fit?
If you're going to put in a new one you could do better.
The one with the blemish from marco is a good deal if you are not looking for mint. And keep in mind that they will get dirty and show wear in a very short period of time if played a lot.

and for picking up quite possibly THE most fun pinball machine out there cw, you get an 'ATTA BOY!
Enjoy

I'm no expert cw. As the pinballs will eventually leave a rind around the soccer ball, I just gently clean mine with some warm water or a MILD cleaner. Keep me up to date on your progress with the game. Let me know when you defeat Germany in the World Cup Final.
Too much fun!!!

It should be looo-sers!

After I got mine I kept track and wrote them down.
Not at home currently but will take a look to see what my record was.
Seems to me that your 9-7 is pretty good.

Ya got a list of what's available?
... or too many to note?

Yeah, you were playing "the Final Draw".
As stated, the World Cup Final takes place once you have traveled to L.A.
Then Championship game ensues where-in any goals by Germany are announced.
Too much fun!
If you really enjoy this game, it will be a blast!!!

Always nice to see one being restored to its former glory rather than being gutted for parts... or worse...
Nice work also!

WOW! That's quite the list.
A man dedicated for SURE!

Hard to blame the man who loves
a challenge.

'Atta boy!
Looks like a nice one.

Best pin for the money indeed!
Great playability and fast too. Love me some WCS!
And, oh yeah... you get an 'Atta boy also.

Two more in the club.

There is a big difference between opening up a machine and observing things and
"messing around" with things as you say.
Many problems can be remedied quickly with a basic knowledge of things. That said there is no need to be intimidated.
As suggested, goalie attached? Loose wire perhaps?
As you rule out the quick fixes you will come to know when you are in over your head and require help.

You, my friend, get an
"atta boy!"

Said it before and I'll say it again:
Why doesn't this game have a color DMD?!
They do Popeye but not WCS?
What's up with that?

And may I say...
IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!

Jo4114:
About the third hole on the coin toss, mine is fficult to hit, not impossible, but challenging. I have to have the plunger just so in order to hit it.
I like it like that.
I have played some that are a snap. Prefer mine.
If yours is difficult like mine, perhaps all the better. If yours is impossible, then a new spring should rectify.

3-Ball is standard when you:
lock one, hit "Final Draw",
then another will pop out at the plunger.
To get more than 3 balls involved, you need to make it to Los Angeles and begin the World Cup Finals against Germany. Unlimited balls for a preset length of time (which can be changed in one of the menu's).

Very nice. Looks great!
I think you're right, it does look better without.

Seeing the parts laid out and disassembled left me sceptical. But after I saw them installed... and WOW.
Perfect match with the yellow on the playfield.
Looks terrific!

I immediately thought of teal
but quicklyreconsidered.
Might be a bit too much because teal being such a prominent color on the game. The yellow really draws out the yellow on the playfield.
It is complimentary for sure whereas
the teal may be overkill?
That said it would be
cool to see what it would look like!

My machine is making ghost calls such as:
What a save!
The guy is a wall!
It is also registering hits when I have ultra goalie.
All of these when the ball has not contacted the goalie.
Reasons?
Thanks will check back later.

Hoping for quick and easy.
Confirmed what I thought.
Thanks bud, will check it
after work.

Thanks, will check on that too.
Still have not had a chance to open it up.
Might have to wait for the weekend.

Mucho gracias amigos
Thanks fellas, all good again

Flippers on this game are slightly off-set and should not be perfectly even.
Check out the wire guides behind the flippers.

The wire guides are just an indicator.
They are in the appropriate positions.
I didn't mean that something was wrong with them.
The off-set has to do with the brackets under the playfield. The ones the assemblies attach to. They are not even, therefore neither will your flippers be at an even angle.
It is by design.

Of course if you want them to be even, you can adjust them that way. But if you use the guides and the factory adjustment holes, which are on the playfield between the guides and the flippers, then your flippers will be a tad off-set.
I think they did that to help accommodate the different shots? Not 100%sure.

Every now and then a crackle noise like that suggests a poorly connected or damaged
speaker.

No, no, disagree all day long.
I just made a suggestion that's all.
Something to be checked and ruled out.
Pretty obvious you have more experience anyway.
I hope he solves his problem

Iceland anyone?

... your opponent...Iceland!

Noted.
I was merely pointing out
the obscurity of Iceland being in the tournament.

And yes I also agree with you in that they do have a good team.
Hopefully the newcomers can make some serious noise!

Thinkin that was a Euro tourney as I do believe this is their first invitation to the WC.

You know, I never gave it much thought, but when you look at the list of potential opponents two things are very apparent:
There are no Spanish speaking countries and
the list is very top heavy with Western European nations.
Pandering to where the sales are I suppose.
That's typical but South Korea and Saudi Arabia instead of Brazil is a travesty at best.

Might try pinball rebel.
They have cards for many machines including WCS.

Yes,
post pics or info as soon as you can!

Not surprising. WCS has definitely been on an upward trend. When I bought mine they were everywhere AND cheap!
Back then, say 5yrs ago, not uncommon to find one in excellent to mint condition for 2.5k. Actually got mine for for less and the seller dropped the price by 200 in order to make the sale!
Those days, it would seem, are L-O-N-G gone.

Do yourself a favor and drape a towel over the backbox first.

You're right, chrome legs look fantastic!
Where did you get them?
Thanks.

Awesome
Gracias

Cw, I have known you for a very long time here on Pinside, and I have agreed with you on virtually everything. BUT this time dude, the black legs look so very pedestrian, whereas the chrome, while matching the rails and the lock-down,
look sensational!
C'mon, seriously.
Maybe you need to see them side by side?

"To each his own" my friend.
And the great variety of options available to us in the pinball world make that statement a reality.

and it's not "Spot"
it's Striker
another name for a forward
in football/soccer circles.
just an fyi

You, my friend, get an
'atta boy!
Enjoy

Post a video. Would really like to see that flasher in action.

One word: SA-weet!

Thanks for posting!

Looks great Scoot!

Scoot, Outstanding!
You need to come to MN
and do mine.
That looks fantastic!

Bring it!

I'd say somebody's hungry.

...there he goes again

Minnesota's beautiful in the wintertime Scoot.
...just sayin'

Ok Scoot now you're just showin' off.
Either that or you're outta' control...
or maybe both!

Also do not worry over the soccer ball noise.
They run loud. Believe it or not you do become accustomed to it over time.

Yep, that was it, a series of national flags.
Rather low profile.

I've never been big on mods of any kind, but never really embraced the gold on the wireform, coin toss and legs either. That said, I think the yellow powdercoat looks sensational!
I am considering it myself.

First off, the "disclaimer"
was a riot.
Secondly, topper looks pretty cool with the flags.
The trophy really does it!
Nice.

Gotta ask, where did you get the trophy anyway?

Where do you get an LED
or an LCD display?
What do they set you back?

Gracias

Sooo....
fire up the factory and produce a hundred give or take, and make them available!

Anybody offer some insight here?