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Police Force

gameactive17 mentionsFirst seen Mar 31, 2015Last seen Oct 28, 2024

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Police Force is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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Claims (7)

  • factualhigh

    Police Force was originally licensed as Batman (Tim Burton) but the likenesses of Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson could not be secured

    Source: Alan (citing Roger Sharp's previous podcast)Episode 54 - Pinball Metamorphosis: The System 11 Era Pt.2
  • factualmedium

    Police Force pinball was 'yanked' at some point

    Source: Foghorn Leghorn and Sally (agreement)Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 43 - The Most Random Of Random Pinball Junk
  • factualhigh

    Police Force was originally a Batman licensed game before Williams lost the license just before production

    Source: Dr. C and MattPolice Force (Williams 1989)
  • factualhigh

    Police Force is a highly regarded tournament game that operators frequently select for tournament play

Recent Mentions (17)

  • Pinball machine in Nick's collection; Taylor played it but noted flipper feel very different from other titles

    Episode 87 - Interview with Taylor Reese 5-31-15Jun 6, 2015
  • Game mentioned among Ava's favorites in the arcade

    Episode 20 - Guest Pop-A-Card 3/30/15Mar 31, 2015
  • August 1989 Williams game; originally licensed as Batman but rethemed when likenesses of Michael Keaton/Jack Nicholson could not be used; designed by Harry Ousler and Mark Ritchie; 4,700 units

    Episode 54 - Pinball Metamorphosis: The System 11 Era Pt.2Oct 28, 2024
  • Pinball machine at District 82 venue; has steep pitch and difficult pop-up mechanics

    Tribe Multiball with Rachel and Tim: Episode 10, Sweet Sweet JumpsJun 20, 2021
  • Williams 1989 pinball machine; originally designed as Batman themed before license was lost; features villain captures, multiball, steal high score mechanic on ball three

    Police Force (Williams 1989)Aug 14, 2020
  • Older pinball machine referenced as bargain on Facebook Marketplace; discussed regarding playfield protectors

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 43 - The Most Random Of Random Pinball Junk

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Source: Dr. C and MattPolice Force (Williams 1989)
  • factualhigh

    On ball three, players can steal the highest score by shooting the right ramp twice in a row

    Source: Dr. CPolice Force (Williams 1989)
  • factualhigh

    Hitting the middle ramp 7 times provides unlimited millions for the 7th shot and thereafter

    Source: Dr. CPolice Force (Williams 1989)
  • factualmedium

    Police Force preceded Funhouse in Williams' release timeline

    Source: Dr. C (expressed with uncertainty: 'I think that's what Matt told me')Police Force (Williams 1989)
  • Mar 27, 2024
  • Pinball machine on order by host

    Stream 639: The Mandalorian (Stern) PremiumJul 30, 2023
  • Pinball machine at venue; Jack avoided streaming it due to dominant center ramp exploitability (14M+ score in 30 seconds)

    Man Overboard! (WH20) !location | Road to 10k Followers! #Pinball #StreamingAug 8, 2016
  • Pinball machine mentioned as available at Emporium Bar on Milwaukee in Logan Square, Chicago; audience member has owned since childhood

    World Cup Soccer '94 (Bally 1994) 06/24/15Jul 2, 2015
  • Williams System 11 pinball machine; one of first three games Bob learned on as a child; featured ramps and free game award on back; played on location

    #34 - Bob CaldwellDec 15, 2020
  • Players quality machine; Jeffrey's first high-end restoration test project; sent to ski resort location; still operating well per follow-up contact

    Pinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 10: PinBall ReBorn: The Showman and The MuseAug 8, 2023
  • 1989 Williams pinball machine featured in Eminem album teaser video

    New Eminem Greatest Hits Pinball Teaser Video featuring Williams Fire! & Police ForceAug 10, 2022
  • Classic pinball machine featured in Super Series; center ramp game known for consecutive ramp execution records; time-efficient for tournament play.

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 8: The Three Stooges Meet The WizardOct 27, 2021
  • Classic pinball game where Neil defeated Kaylee George in Police Force during District 82 Super Series; features center ramp looping

    Episode 333: Neil GrafFeb 1, 2022
  • Williams original game designed instead of Batman license; succeeded on its own merits despite licensing restrictions from Warner Brothers

    Episode 49 - The 90s Pinball Renaissance Pt.1 w/ Roger SharpeSep 23, 2024
  • Python Angelo game used as comparison point; Caucasian Two-Step notes Bad Cats is better than Police Force

    Episode 19 - Die on this Hill: Bad CatsFeb 26, 2024
  • Williams game originally designed as Batman with Python Angelo artwork; theme changed before release

    Episode 87: Barry OurslerNov 3, 2017