# Michael Jordan

The "Michael Jordan" pinball machine by Data East, released in 1992, is a rare custom-built game with only seven units produced. Designed to raise money for charity, the game is based on the "Lethal Weapon 3" pinball framework and features basketball-themed elements, including a "Be Like Mike" music tie-in. The machine has two flippers, one ramp, and a three-ball multiball mode.

## Manufacturer
[Data East USA Inc.](/manufacturers/data-east-usa-inc)

## Production
1992

## Design team
- code: [John Carpenter](/people/john-carpenter)
- design: [Joe Kaminkow](/people/joe-kaminkow)
- animation: [Kurt Andersen](/people/kurt-andersen)
- art: [Kurt Andersen](/people/kurt-andersen)
- code: [Kristina Donofrio](/people/kristina-donofrio)
- design: [Lonnie D. Ropp](/people/lonnie-d-ropp)
- art: [Markus Rothkranz](/people/markus-rothkranz)
- animation: [Jack Liddon](/people/jack-liddon)
- sound: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)
- music: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)

## Ratings
Fun score: 56 (3 ratings)

## Related
- [Tales from the Crypt](/games/pinball/tales-from-the-crypt)
- [Monday Night Football](/games/pinball/monday-night-football)
- [Maverick](/games/pinball/maverick)
- [Star Trek](/games/pinball/star-trek-1991)
- [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles](/games/pinball/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles)
- [Star Wars](/games/pinball/star-wars-1992)
- [Time Machine](/games/pinball/time-machine)
- [Lethal Weapon 3](/games/pinball/lethal-weapon-3)

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