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Indy 500

gameactive15 mentionsFirst seen Nov 3, 2015Last seen Mar 9, 2026

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Indy 500 is a classic pinball game designed by Dennis Nordman in 1995 featuring a racing/sports theme with orbits, ramps, and immersive audio elements. The game is equipped with a DCS sound system and is notable for its minimal DMD animation and sports broadcasting aesthetic. It remains a popular title in the pinball community, with machines still receiving restoration and maintenance work, and is recognized for its audio design including Chris Granner's 'dueling drivers' composition.

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  • affiliated_withVictoryCompared as a table with superior design despite similar layoutmedium

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    No one currently manufactures Indy 500 playfields new

    Source: Neil McRaeThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 24

Recent Mentions (15)

  • 1990s Williams pinball game; Mike Boone was lead programmer; Alan considers it a 'Nordman banger'

    Episode 113 - Best Game Ever: WHITEWATERMar 9, 2026
  • Multiball-focused game; Raymond scored 725 million in first entry but only 20 million in second entry; experienced software glitch

    Episode 14 - INDISC Part 1Jan 12, 2020
  • Fast dot-matrix pinball game; listener Brad Hunter owned one for a few years but grew tired of it

    Episode 21 - The Need For SpeedNov 6, 2018
  • Racing-themed game with loop-turbo combo as primary scoring strategy, played in Maine finals

    Episode 15 - INDISC Part 2Jan 20, 2020
  • Classic pinball machine used in alternate semifinal group bracket coverage

    INDISC 2020 - The Open SemifinalsJan 10, 2022
  • Classic pinball game in Pinside top 50; Tony's choice for most overrated game due to personal difficulty mastering it

    Episode 14 - 80s Pinball, Nintendo, and KantCon 2016Aug 18, 2016

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  • Classic racing pinball table frequently compared favorably to Victory

    38 Weeks Old. Next week: BrainsNov 3, 2015
  • Upcoming Pinball Arcade table by Farsight; suspected to be next release after UI stabilization

    U and I Gotta TalkJun 20, 2016
  • Fast-paced racing-themed pinball table recently released in TPA with turbo lock ball detection bugs but strong overall physics and gameplay

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  • Dennis Nordman-designed pinball; cited as personal favorite by host Alan

    Episode 50 - The 90s Pinball Renaissance Pt.2 w/ Roger SharpeSep 30, 2024
  • Pinball game with sports broadcasting theme; features DCS sound system; known for Granner's 'dueling drivers' tune and hurry-up management through audio cues

    Episode 97 - The Music of Chris Granner w/ Chris GrannerAug 25, 2025
  • Classic pinball machine with minimal DMD animation; noted as poor candidate for Color DMD upgrade

    Blab is Dead. Long Live Blab.Aug 16, 2016
  • Machine receiving final touches including new speaker panel and glass

    The Grasley Garage! Projects Galore! The good, the Bad and the Ugly!Nov 20, 2025
  • 1995 Nordman design with racing theme, orbits, ramps, and sound callouts creating immersive driving experience

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