Police Force
Williams, 1989 • System 11C • 4 Players • Police action theme
A System 11 brawler: ramps, lock play, and fast shooting that rewards control under pressure.
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Williams
Year
1989
System
System 11C
Players
4
Production
~4,000+ units
Display
Alphanumeric
Design Team
Design
Mark Ritchie
Artwork
Python Anghelo
Software
System 11 team
Sound/Music
Williams sound team
Notable Features
- Ramp-based flow with quick returns
- Lock play leading into multiball scoring
- Classic System 11 risk/reward target shots
- Theme callouts and “action” staging that feels like a TV cop show
How to Play (Quick Start)
- Plunge with purpose: Use lanes to light the first objectives and stabilize your plan.
- Shoot ramps to build: Ramps are your safest progress builders—repeat them.
- Qualify locks: Complete the required targets/shots to light lock and start multiball.
- Play multiball clean: Pick the safest jackpot route and repeat it.
Rules & Scoring Highlights
- Multiball as the centerpiece: A big share of winning scores comes from controlled multiball.
- Target timing: Take standups/drop banks from cradles to avoid wild rebounds.
- Bonus discipline: System 11 end-of-ball can be huge—build it while you’re building everything else.
- Risk management: If a shot is feeding danger, change the plan.
Tournament Tips
- Avoid chaos flips: Police Force punishes flailing—trap up whenever you can.
- Learn the kickouts: Practice the scoop/lock returns; a single bad return can end a game.
- Nudge early: Small nudges beat late, desperate saves.
Media / Flyers
Flyer / promo art
Tutorial playlist (YouTube search)
Gameplay playlist (YouTube search)
Rules / Rule Sheets / Manuals
Video Tutorials
Rules + feature review
Tutorial + match-style play
Gameplay (classic)