WORLD CHALLENGE SOCCER-1994 Gottlieb Pinball Machine

Description

WORLD CHALLENGE SOCCER-1994 Gottlieb Pinball Machine – Fully Restored with NOS Playfield

Sold Exclusively by RefurbishedPinballShop.com

Score big with this rare and beautifully restored 1994 Gottlieb World Challenge Soccer Pinball Machine—a must-have for any pinball collector or soccer enthusiast. This international-themed pinball machine is especially rare in the United States, as most units were originally shipped overseas. We believe this particular machine made a round trip to Brazil and back, adding to its global history and collectibility.

Soccer Pinball at Its Finest – Rare Find in the U.S.

When we acquired this unit, it needed significant restoration. Thankfully, with the help of pinball legend Steve Young at Pinball Resource, we secured the last known NOS (New Old Stock) playfield straight from the original Gottlieb Archives—still in the box from 1994 and 99% populated on the topside.

We swapped over all the underside components from the original playfield while retaining almost all of the factory-installed NOS topside components. This means you’re essentially getting a machine with a brand-new playfield, something virtually unheard of for Gottlieb System 3 titles today.

Restoration Highlights:

• NOS Gottlieb World Challenge Soccer playfield (99% factory-populated)

• Rebuilt and cleaned underside assemblies

• Board repair and system testing

• Trim black powder-coated for a modern finish

• Fully cleaned, waxed, and LED-upgraded

• Play-tested during private arcade events and pinball tournaments

Condition Overview:

• Cabinet shows moderate wear and tear consistent with age (see photos)

• Mechanically 100% functional and game-ready

• Eye-catching theme and gameplay that appeals to sports fans and collectors alike

• System 3 Gottlieb—renowned for durability and reliability

Why Buy the World Challenge Soccer Pinball Machine?

• Rare 1994 soccer-themed pinball machine

• Gottlieb System 3 platform – built like a tank

• Last NOS playfield from Pinball Resource’s Gottlieb archive

• Restored by the expert team at RefurbishedPinballShop.com

• Ideal for collectors, soccer bars, arcades, or sports-themed game rooms

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