Williams™ Pinball

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Williams™ Pinball is a single player action game. It was developed by Zen Studios Ltd. and was released on January 28, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Williams™ Pinball" is a mobile game that brings classic premium pinball tables such as Fish Tales™, Medieval Madness™, and Attack from Mars™ to life with 3D interactive characters and side wall art. The game offers multiplayer matchups powered by Skillz, allowing players to compete head-to-head for real money and cash prizes. With Zen's Pro Physics simulation, the game provides an authentic pinball experience.

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews

gameplay53 positive mentions

monetization145 negative mentions

The graphics and physics of the tables are exceptional, providing a realistic pinball experience.
The game offers a variety of classic tables, allowing players to relive nostalgic moments from the arcade.
Players can unlock tables through gameplay, making it possible to enjoy the game without spending money.

The server connection issues are frequent, causing frustration and loss of rewards after completing challenges.
The monetization model is convoluted, with multiple currencies and a slow grind to unlock tables, making it feel like a pay-to-win scenario.
The user interface is confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand how to progress in the game.

monetization
181 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
16%
80%
The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism for its intrusive and lengthy ads, which often fail to provide promised rewards, leading to player frustration. While there are options for in-app purchases and the ability to unlock tables through gameplay, many users feel that the constant need to watch ads and the presence of microtransactions detract from the overall experience. Despite some players appreciating the lack of forced ads, the overwhelming sentiment is that the monetization strategy feels exploitative and hinders enjoyment.
- “If not for that, I would say all the in-app purchases are reasonable for a free-to-play mobile game.”
- “Unlocking tables without microtransactions definitely takes some time, but it doesn't seem like a slog with how quickly the missions refresh.”
- “Well worth the download with the option for in-app purchases.”
- “Ads frequently are too long and don't grant me my reward, causing me to watch another ad to get the reward.”
- “The monetization model ruins an otherwise good pinball game.”
- “It's obviously just a cash grab.”
gameplay
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
40%
3%
The gameplay is generally praised for its authenticity, smooth physics, and impressive table selection, making it one of the best pinball experiences available on mobile. However, many users express frustration with the confusing interface, excessive microtransactions, and server issues that hinder the overall experience. While the core mechanics are solid, the monetization strategies and unlock requirements detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The gameplay is really accurate to real life.”
- “Great gameplay, 100% true to the originals!”
- “Classic pinball tables digitally remastered to near perfection; everything is super solid here and the ball physics and gameplay are both fantastic.”
- “Edit/update as the dev asked what in specific was bad: pinball games shouldn't have basic cash requirements to play tables. I could even excuse it if there was an easy way to jump into the gameplay loop, but I had to look up and down the app and watch ads before I was even allowed to play it in the first place.”
- “I downloaded the app and wanted to try the gameplay, but there is no way to actually play at all without buying 'parts'.”
- “Overall, this game is awful because of the ads locking up gameplay.”
graphics
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
23%
4%
The graphics in this pinball game are widely praised for their high quality, realism, and attention to detail, often compared to console-level visuals. Players appreciate the smooth physics and vibrant 3D effects, which enhance the overall experience, although some report occasional performance issues on lower-end devices. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “The graphics are amazing for a phone game; I have a Motorola Power 5G, only wish they had more tables.”
- “The graphics and physics are amazing.”
- “Outstanding graphics and a fresh perspective on pinball play.”
- “Graphics/style very busy but empty...lots of flashing colors & lights, just leading to superficial in-app purchases.”
- “However, it does tend to lag graphically on some phones - and as a result it can be frustrating when playing.”
- “Sadly, whilst the graphics, gameplay physics, etc. are up to the usual standard, why did Zen have to tangle/mess this app with irrelevant table credit goals and limited access to tables?”
grinding
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest significant hours to unlock tables or upgrades without spending money. Many users express frustration over the grindy mechanics, which can feel discouraging and lead to a reliance on in-game purchases to bypass the lengthy process. While some players appreciate the challenge and skill development that comes with grinding, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a frustrating experience marred by bugs and unbalanced rewards.
- “The amount of endless grinding it takes to gain even one table for arcade play is ridiculous.”
- “Having to play challenges to earn parts and tickets to 'upgrade' or unlock tables to play in arcade mode is a very tedious process.”
- “I'm sick of grinding for table parts and getting worthless cosmetic items instead.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including freezing during gameplay and issues with ad rewards not being granted. While some players appreciate the overall experience, the persistent server problems and glitches significantly detract from the enjoyment, leading to frustration over lost rewards and interrupted gameplay. Despite an active support team, many users express disappointment in the game's reliability, particularly after completing challenges or watching ads.
- “Otherwise, the game runs great.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, with minimal crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, allowing for a smooth experience.”
- “Access to the server is buggy, which can lead to abandonment of reward collection, or ad playing won't connect.”
- “I'm giving 5 stars, but lately the game is so buggy... no sound in the menu or newly opened tables and stuck on the loading screen.”
- “Every time I have beaten one of their hard levels, it bumps me out of the game. Every time you beat the hard challenges, it glitches and throws you out of the game or it won't let you collect your prizes when you watch your videos.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story aspect of the game revolves around unlocking various pinball tables through missions, which can be time-consuming but is made enjoyable by the refreshing daily challenges. Players appreciate the beautiful animations and engaging gameplay, though some express frustration over the high costs of premium content and the slow accumulation of tokens needed for upgrades. Overall, while the game offers a rewarding experience without ads, the grind for unlockables can feel lengthy.
- “Pros: great pinball simulator, beautiful animations, great tables, the daily mission is actually kind of fun.”
- “They all have their own sub-games or missions to complete.”
- “Very great tables, all can be unlocked without watching any ads and just spending tickets from daily missions.”
- “Now, this is a great game and awesome pinball action, but it takes forever if you do the missions to get the points you need and parts to unlock other tables. $39.99 for the other tables... nah... $14.99 for the Indiana Jones table... pass... $20 for 800 tickets... nah.”
- “There is an option to buy through winning tokens during missions, but it takes forever to accumulate enough to upgrade the table to play.”
- “It is always conveniently right after completing a mission.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Overall, the game is well-optimized, running smoothly at 60 fps on low-end devices with minimal stutters. However, some users have noted issues with flipper responsiveness and loading times, suggesting that further optimization could enhance performance on lower-end phones. Despite these minor concerns, it is regarded as one of the best pinball games available on the Play Store.
- “It's pretty well optimized; it runs at a smooth 60 fps on low-end phones with minimal stutters or frame drops.”
- “Honestly, I don't have any complaints about the physics or overall performance of the game.”
- “This is a great game... console-quality graphics and gameplay... could use a little optimization to work better on lower devices, but all in all, a very nice game... best pinball I've seen on the Play Store as of yet.”
- “This is a great game... console quality graphics and gameplay... some of the challenges are quite difficult, but developing pinball skills are a must here... I don't know, it may just be my phone, but it seems the flippers are a bit wonky, don't always respond properly. It could use a little optimization to work better on lower devices, but all in all, a very nice game... best pinball I've seen on the Play Store as of yet.”
- “Loading needs to be optimized.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, users find the game offers significant replayability, particularly for learning rules and enjoying various pinball machines. However, issues with server connectivity during daily challenges can detract from the experience, leading to frustration and a lower replay value for some players.
- “More replayability than anything else on my phone, and a great way to learn the rules of some stellar games.”
- “These pinball machines are incredibly accurate with lots of replay value.”
- “The replay value is impressive, making it a game I keep coming back to.”
- “I wish I could give this 5 stars because these pinball machines are incredibly accurate with lots of replay value, but when doing the daily challenges, the game has a hard time contacting the server for the rewards to the point that it will just keep failing over and over again, so I just end up starting over.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game is highly praised, particularly the table music, which many consider the best they've experienced. However, there are complaints about the ambient music, with players wishing for the option to disable it without affecting the table music. Overall, the sound design effectively creates a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the 80s and 90s.
- “Zen, please bring 'Swords of Fury' to this; that table has the best music of any table I've played.”
- “The effects, sounds, music, and overall theme build a really nice atmosphere (like you're in the 80s and 90s).”
- “I hate the ambient music and wish it could be turned off without turning off the table music.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining. However, some users express frustration with the monetization model, suggesting that it complicates access to new content. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “It is a little bit hard to reach different levels and unlock new tables without paying, but in the end, it is very funny.”
- “Funny as hell, makes me laugh every time.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its excellent physics and authentic tables, effectively capturing a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. The combination of effects, sounds, and music contributes to an immersive experience that transports players back in time.
- “Excellent physics, authentic tables, and a strong nostalgic atmosphere.”
- “The effects, sounds, music, and overall theme build a really nice atmosphere (like you're in the 80s and 90s).”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, particularly with the flippers not consistently responding to screen touches, which detracts from the overall experience.

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Williams™ Pinball is a action game.

Williams™ Pinball is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Williams™ Pinball was released on January 28, 2019.

Williams™ Pinball was developed by Zen Studios Ltd..

Williams™ Pinball has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Williams™ Pinball is a single player game.

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