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1995

No Fear: Dangerous Sports

Quick Overview

Extreme sports, crazy speed and limitless adrenaline! No Fear: Dangerous Sports is a pinball machine released by Williams in 1995, bringing the extreme-sports culture of the 1990s into the arcade world. Designed by the legendary Steve Ritchie, the machine is built on the bold, daredevil attitude of the No Fear clothing brand. Car racing, skydiving, rock climbing and other dangerous challenges await while the ball rockets between the ramps.

No Fear: Dangerous Sports

Basics

  • Release1995
  • ManufacturerWilliams Electronic Games
  • DesignerSteve Ritchie
  • GenrePinball
  • ThemeExtreme sports / No Fear brand
  • Players1–4 (alternating)
  • SystemWilliams WPC-Security
  • DisplayDot-matrix (DMD)
  • Units producedApprox. 4,500

Creators

Steve Ritchie – designer

Standout features:

Spectacular skull on the playfieldFast, interconnected rampsMultiball modesMissions tied to extreme sportsDigital animations on the DMD displayEnergetic rock music and sound effects

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Game Objective

No Fear isn't about slow, careful play. The layout is built for fast, high-energy play, where accurate shots and good reflexes decide success. The central feature of the playfield is a spectacular skull, which evokes the dangers of extreme sports and the distinctive style of the No Fear brand. Through the various missions you complete challenges tied to extreme sports while collecting ever bigger scores. Complete the dangerous sports challenges, activate the special modes, and collect the jackpots worth huge points! Fast ramp shots, multiball modes and special targets keep the excitement going. Every second counts here!

Fun Facts

  • The machine is built on the world of the popular 1990s extreme-sports brand No Fear.
  • Car racing, rock climbing and other dangerous sports inspired the missions.
  • Fast gameplay is one of the hallmarks of Steve Ritchie's pinball machines.
  • The skull on the playfield is not just decoration but also an important target in the game.
  • The machine's atmosphere perfectly captures the extreme-sports craze of the 1990s.
  • Recommended for fans of extreme sports, fast-paced pinball and anyone who loves a challenge: it is especially suited to those who do not shy away from lightning-fast ball movement and difficult, precise shots.

Why Is It Special?

No Fear: Dangerous Sports is one of the fastest-paced Williams pinball machines. The layout allows continuous, high-energy shots, while the special ramps and targets pose a serious challenge. One of the machine's most memorable features is the skull, which dominates the view in the middle of the playfield. The loud, energetic music, dynamic animations and extreme-sports theme deliver a true 1990s arcade experience. Its designer, Steve Ritchie, also created legendary pinball machines such as High Speed, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and The Getaway: High Speed II. Ritchie is often regarded as the master of fast, high-energy gameplay, and No Fear is a perfect example of that design style.