# Joust

"Joust" is a unique head-to-head pinball machine released by Williams in April 1983, designed for two players to compete simultaneously on opposing sides of the playfield. It features four flippers, no ramps, and supports a four-ball multiball mode. Designed by Barry Oursler with a total production of 402 units, it is known for its competitive gameplay and rare design.

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

## Production
1983

## Design team
- Design: [Barry Oursler](/people/barry-oursler)
- Art: [Constantino Mitchell](/people/constantino-mitchell)
- Software: [Cary Kolker](/people/cary-kolker)
- Art: [Jeanine Mitchell](/people/jeanine-mitchell)
- Sound: [John Kotlarik](/people/john-kotlarik)
- Sound: [Tim Murphy](/people/tim-murphy)

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- [Bad Cats](/games/pinball/bad-cats)
- [Hurricane](/games/pinball/hurricane)
- [4 Aces](/games/pinball/4-aces)
- [Eager Beaver](/games/pinball/eager-beaver)
- [Honey](/games/pinball/honey)
- [Jokerz!](/games/pinball/jokerz)
- [Time Warp](/games/pinball/time-warp)
- [Dirty Harry](/games/pinball/dirty-harry)

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