# Gulfstream / Tropic Fun

"Gulfstream" and "Tropic Fun" are electro-mechanical pinball machines produced by Williams Electronic Games, Inc. in the early 1970s. "Gulfstream," released in October 1972, has a water sports theme and features two flippers, pop bumpers, slingshots, and rollover buttons, with a production run of 4,175 units. "Tropic Fun," released in January 1973, is the add-a-ball version with a beach recreation theme, sharing similar playfield elements and a smaller production run of 1,100 units. Both machines were designed by Norm Clark and featured artwork by Christian Marche​.

## Manufacturer
[Williams Electronic Games Inc.](/manufacturers/williams-electronic-games-inc)

## Production
1973–1974

## Design team
- Design: [Norm Clark](/people/norm-clark)
- Art: [Christian Marche](/people/christian-marche)

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