# High Speed

The "High Speed" pinball machine by Williams, released in 1986, is a highly influential game designed by Steve Ritchie. The design was inspired by Ritchie's real-life police chase experience, which adds to its authenticity and excitement. This game is notable for its fast-paced gameplay and innovative features, including a red light on top of the backbox that simulates a police chase when players run the red light on the playfield.

## Manufacturer
[Williams Electronic Games Inc.](/manufacturers/williams-electronic-games-inc)

## Production
1986–1992

## Design team
- Software: [Larry DeMar](/people/larry-demar)
- Design: [Steve Ritchie](/people/steve-ritchie)
- Art: [Python Anghelo](/people/python-anghelo)
- Art: [Mark Sprenger](/people/mark-sprenger)
- Sound: [Bill Parod](/people/bill-parod)
- Music: [Steve Ritchie](/people/steve-ritchie)
- Sound: [Eugene Jarvis](/people/eugene-jarvis)
- Concept: [Steve Ritchie](/people/steve-ritchie)
- Art: [Michele Martinelli](/people/michele-martinelli)
- Music: [Bill Parod](/people/bill-parod)
- Sound: [Larry DeMar](/people/larry-demar)

## Ratings
Fun score: 90 (7 ratings)

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