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Judge Dredd is a 1993 pinball machine released by Bally and based on the law-enforcement character from the British comic 2000 AD. Designed by John Trudeau, it uses a wide-body cabinet and includes an upper playfield, ramps, drop targets, and a locking mechanism built around the game's multiball features. Its rules and artwork reference Mega-City One, the Judges, and adversaries from the comic rather than the later feature films.
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What comic is the Bally Judge Dredd pinball machine based on?
The Judge Dredd pinball machine is based on the iconic law enforcement character from the British science fiction comic 2000 AD, created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. It heavily leans into the lore of Mega-City One, featuring the main character Judge Joseph Dredd.
What unique mechanical features are on the Judge Dredd pinball playfield?
The machine utilizes a wide-body cabinet packed with features, including an upper playfield and a unique 'Super Game' locking mechanism. It also features a 'Deadworld' model where locked balls orbit a plastic planet, a mechanic designed by John Trudeau.
When was the Bally Judge Dredd pinball released?
The machine was released by Bally in 1993, during the waning days of the wide-body pinball era before Williams/Bally transitioned fully to standard-width cabinets. It was one of the last games to feature the classic Williams/Midway DCS sound system.
Who designed the Bally Judge Dredd machine?
The game was designed by John Trudeau, who incorporated a deep ruleset that allowed players to hunt perps and clean up the crime-ridden sectors of the city. The artwork was handled by Marcus Roth, giving the machine its dark, comic-accurate aesthetic.
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