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Demolition Man

Quick Overview

Explosions, futuristic weapons and non-stop action! Demolition Man is a widebody (SuperPin) pinball machine released by Williams in February 1994, based on the 1993 sci-fi action movie starring Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes. The game takes you to the Los Angeles of the future, more precisely the city of San Angeles, where the clash between cop John Spartan and dangerous criminal Simon Phoenix provides the thrills. Spectacular ramps, special controls and movie-style sound effects make it one of the most memorable action pinball machines of the 1990s.

Demolition Man

Basics

  • ReleaseFebruary 1994
  • ManufacturerWilliams Electronic Games
  • DesignerDennis Nordman
  • GenrePinball
  • ThemeSci-fi action – Demolition Man (1993) movie
  • Players1–4 (alternating)
  • FormatWidebody (SuperPin)
  • SystemWilliams WPC (DCS sound)
  • DisplayDot-matrix (DMD)
  • Units produced7,019

Characters & Creators

John Spartan – cop, the “Demolition Man”Simon Phoenix – the dangerous criminalDennis Nordman – designerWin Schilling – mechanics

Standout features:

Gun-grip controls with trigger-operated flippersMagnetic Cryo-Claw ball moverFour multiball modesDemolition JackpotFuturistic ramps and targetsMovie-style sound effects and digital animations

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Chaos has broken loose in the city of the future! Grab the gun grips, collect the weapons, and stop Simon Phoenix on the legendary Demolition Man pinball machine at Arcade Museum Budapest!

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Game Objective

In the world of Demolition Man, crime has almost completely disappeared, but with Simon Phoenix's release, chaos breaks loose. Only one man can stop him: John Spartan, who is called the Demolition Man for good reason. The playfield features futuristic buildings, fast ramps and special targets. One of the machine's most distinctive features is the pair of gun-grip-style controls, whose triggers operate the flippers. The central goal is to complete the four multiball modes – Fortress, Museum, Wasteland and Cryoprison. Balls can be “frozen” on the left ramp and then enter play together in the next multiball. Once all four are done, the Demolition Jackpot opens up on the right ramp. Along the way, accurate ramp shots and quick reactions earn ever higher scores.

Fun Facts

  • It is based on the 1993 movie Demolition Man.
  • It has two gun-grip-shaped controls whose triggers operate the flippers.
  • The game is part of Williams' widebody SuperPin line.
  • One of the playfield highlights is the Cryo-Claw, a magnetic ball-moving mechanism.
  • The Cryo-Claw lets the player choose from five outcomes for the ball, such as Prison Break or Super Jets.
  • Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes can be heard in the sound effects.
  • Williams produced 7,019 units in total.
  • Recommended for fans of sci-fi action movies, Sylvester Stallone films and anyone who likes fast, spectacular pinball. The unusual gun-grip controls make it an interesting experience even for those who have already tried many classic pinball machines.

Why Is It Special?

Demolition Man's biggest innovation is its unusual control scheme. You operate the flippers with the triggers of the gun grips standing on both sides of the cabinet, while the smaller buttons on the grips award bonuses in certain situations. The other spectacular feature is the Cryo-Claw: a magnet mounted on a pivoting arm that lifts the ball and swings it over five exit lanes. The player moves the arm with the triggers and releases the ball by pressing both. The Cryo-Claw is still one of the machine's most memorable attractions, and it is based on a 1994 patent by Dennis Nordman and Win Schilling. Thanks to its fast gameplay, futuristic look and inventive mechanics, Demolition Man is one of Williams' distinctive 1990s pinball machines. The original voices of Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes can be heard in the game as well.