description Police Force Overview
Police Force is a solid-state pinball machine released by Williams Electronics in 1989, designed by Barry Oursler with artwork by Mark Sprenger. The playfield is themed around law enforcement and features several interactive elements, including a spinning red siren on the backbox and a centrally located "Crook" drop target. Players aim to complete various police-themed modes and chase sequences to earn multiball and jackpots. It was designed for the arcade and street market during the late 1980s pinball boom, appealing to players who enjoyed fast-paced flow games with distinct audio-visual feedback.
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When was the Police Force pinball machine released?
Williams Electronics released Police Force in 1989 as a solid-state pinball machine. It arrived during the late-1980s boom era of Williams arcade and pinball manufacturing.
Who designed the Police Force pinball machine?
It was designed by Barry Oursler, a prolific Williams designer who also created machines like Comet (1985) and Cyclone (1988). The artwork was done by Mark Sprenger.
What is the signature feature of the Police Force backbox?
The backbox features a spinning red police siren that activates during gameplay, fitting the machine's law-enforcement theme. The playfield likewise uses police motifs and interactive cop-themed shots.
What pinball system is Police Force built on?
Police Force runs on Williams' System 11 platform, one of the company's last solid-state systems before the WPC era took over. That makes it a familiar machine for hobbyists who service classic Williams boards of that generation.
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