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Demolition Man

gameactive69 mentionsFirst seen Mar 25, 2007Last seen Apr 6, 2026

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Demolition Man is a 1994 Williams pinball machine designed by Dennis Nordman based on the Sylvester Stallone film of the same name. Known for its wide-body design, combo-based flow, custom hinges, cyborg claw feature, and gun handles for directional control, the game was produced in 7,019 units. It became a significant tournament machine, featured at the 1994 IFPA World Championship and used in early competitive play, including Shannon Stafford's 1993 Ohio Masters tournament debut.

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  • designedTed EstesWorked on software with Bill Grupp at Jersey Jackmedium

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  • intelligence_frequency_spikenoexpertfrom 2026-03-02

Claims (6)

  • factualhigh

    Demolition Man is available for just over $3,000 in good condition and has increased from historical $2,000-$2,500 pricing

    Source: SDTM HostTop 10 Best Bang For Your Buck Pinball Machines Of All Time (SDTM, 2025)
  • factualhigh

    Bill is considering selling Demolition Man to fund acquisition of another title

    Source: BillFNO Pinball Ep 17: Jurassic Park Pro Pinball Machine
  • factualhigh

    Demolition Man's side handles were designed to make players feel like they were holding weapons, matching the movie's shooting action theme

    Source: Dennis NordmanEpisode 55 – Dennis Nordman and The Curse of Elvira
  • factualhigh

    Demolition Man had weak flippers and launcher issues during the visit

Recent Mentions (69)

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  • Mid-90s pinball (1994-95); Bill Webb owns player's condition version and is searching for nicer example; appreciates flowing layout and claw mechanic

    Episode 2 - Around the pinball industry

Contradictions

  • Existing: Demolition Man is a commercial Williams pinball gamevsConflicting: Mention 3 references it in a 'Homebrew Showcase' episode about a homebrew game, which may indicate confusion with a homebrew title or incorrect context
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Game was designed by Dennis Nordman and released in 1994vsConflicting: Mention 1 states the machine was used for Shannon's 1993 Ohio Masters first tournament, which would be before the 1994 release date
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Source: Pinball News authorTHE RAYGUN LOUNGE
  • opinionhigh

    Demolition Man's wizard mode is underwhelming because it's just multiball despite preceding musical buildup

    Source: SDTM HostSDTM Episode 56: Top 10 Pinball Wizard Modes
  • opinionmedium

    Demolition Man has the weakest wizard mode in pinball

    Source: Greg BoneSDTM Episode 55: This Or That? (Alice Cooper or TNA? JJP POTC or Houdini? & more)
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  • Williams 1994 Dennis Nordman design; 7,019 units; widebody with cyborg claw feature and gun handles for directional control

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  • Dennis Nordman-designed game; machine used for Shannon's 1993 Ohio Masters first tournament; played at truck stop demo locations

    EP07 Shannon StaffordDec 1, 2025
  • 1994 Stallone film adaptation with wide-body design, combo-based flow, custom hinges, and thematic shot integration

    Episode 55 – Dennis Nordman and The Curse of ElviraAug 6, 2018