This Data East-manufactured table, released in 1992, brought the popular action film franchise to the interactive medium of pinball. It featured digitized speech and sound effects from the movie, along with ramps, targets, and a captive ball mechanism designed to evoke key scenes and characters. The game incorporated a then-novel “Bad Cop/Good Cop” target system, allowing players to choose their gameplay style.
The table represents a significant point in pinball history, showcasing the increasing integration of licensed themes and advanced electronics in the early 1990s. Its popularity helped solidify the trend of film-themed pinball machines and demonstrated the potential for immersive, multimedia-rich gameplay experiences. The integration of the film’s characters and dialogue enhanced the table’s appeal to fans of the franchise and pinball enthusiasts alike, creating a compelling cross-media experience.