Multiply Your Firepower
In the past few weeks, we have encountered no less than five Williams Firepower. This is a very popular game from 1980 with a number of “firsts”. It was the first to have a “lane change” feature, allowing the player to switch the lit lanes using the flippers. It was the first electronic multi-ball game with an exciting three-ball multiball. And the first with animated displays the count down before unleasing the multiball.
Since the game has no ramps, it is relatively easy to shop-out, but oftentimes the electronics need a lot of work. The game uses three AA batteries to hold setting and high scores, so it is important to change the batteries once a year (just like a fire alarm) to keep them from leaking acid into the boards. To save the high scores in any solid-state game, turn the game on when replacing the batteries, otherwise the scores and settings will be lost.
We have restpred a number of these games on-site and have a couple in the shop, which we hope to have ready for sale in time for the holidays. Check our For Sale page for the current list of available games.
