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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

gameactive14 mentionsFirst seen Mar 2, 2011Last seen Jan 24, 2026

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • appears_inTerminator 2Pinball machine licensed from the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Daymedium

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    Terminator 2 was the first pinball game to feature a fan layout design

    Source: Wedgehead hostsEpisode 105 - Pinball Hindsight Awards 1991
  • factualhigh

    Terminator 2 sold over 15,000 units, making it both commercially and critically successful

    Source: Wedgehead hostsEpisode 105 - Pinball Hindsight Awards 1991
  • factualhigh

    Terminator 2: Judgment Day pinball sold more than 15,000 units.

    Source: Gene Goodman / Pinball NewsSILVER SCREEN TO SILVER BALL

Recent Mentions (14)

  • Steve Ritchie design (1991); 7.7 Pinside rating; wide body format; credited with getting many people into pinball; tied with Pat Lawler's Funhouse (1990) in head-to-head comparison

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  • 1991 Williams licensed pinball; featured Arnold Schwarzenegger voiceover; represented early licensed game experimentation with voice acting

    Chris GrannerAug 13, 2019
  • Classic early DMD game by Steve Richie; compared against Terminator 3; preferred by Zach for better overall design and 'Hasta la vista, baby' callout

    SDTM: a pinball show Episode 27: This or That? (Dialed In vs Star Wars and more)Jul 25, 2017
  • Original Terminator arcade game by Raw Thrills; compared to modern Terminator Salvation

    Retro Arcade Games vs. Modern Arcade Games!Apr 28, 2023
  • Pinball machine played during stream; gameplay demonstrated with keyboard/mouse controls

    Let's try some DIGITAL pinball for a change! | Road to 10k Followers! #Pinball #StreamingJul 19, 2016
  • Williams pinball machine based on the Terminator 2 film; subject of comprehensive restoration

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Terminator 2: Judgement Day Pinball Restoration
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  • 1991 Williams WPC pinball machine designed by Steve Richie; first WPC game; features DMD display, ramp shots, trigger skill shot, cannon mechanic, ball locks

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  • DMD era game; ranked 101-110; selected by Tony for layout and rules quality despite skill shot issues

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  • Williams 1991 pinball machine at the location

    UUENNICHI AT APITA IWAKURAOct 30, 2016
  • Licensed Midway pinball machine with metallic T-800 skull and gun-grip launcher; sold 15,000+ units; reflected film's box office success.

    SILVER SCREEN TO SILVER BALLApr 26, 2019
  • Williams pinball machine at Mega Play

    MEGA PLAYApr 25, 2017
  • Pinball game designed by Ritchie

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  • Steve Richie-designed game in collection; features turkey leg topper

    Tour of Crazy Pinball, Arcade & Sign Collection!Jan 24, 2026
  • 1991 Williams release designed by Steve Ritchie; pioneered fan layout, first video mode, sold 15,000+ units

    Episode 105 - Pinball Hindsight Awards 1991Nov 17, 2025