# Twister

The "Twister" pinball machine by Sega, released in April 1996, is based on the popular disaster film of the same name. Designed by John Borg, this machine features unique elements such as a spinning disc with a magnet, a fan mounted on top that activates during certain modes, and a "Dorothy II" canister on the playfield. It includes two flippers, 13 standup targets, and five multiball modes. The game captures the chaotic nature of storm chasing with fast-paced gameplay and immersive sound effects, including memorable quotes from the movie.

## Manufacturer
[Sega Pinball Inc. (US)](/manufacturers/sega-pinball-inc-us)

## Production
1996

## Design team
- Design: [John Borg](/people/john-borg)
- Mechanics: [Joe Balcer](/people/joe-balcer)
- Animation: [Kurt Andersen](/people/kurt-andersen)
- Software: [Lonnie D. Ropp](/people/lonnie-d-ropp)
- Art: [Jeff Busch](/people/jeff-busch)
- Software: [Orin Day](/people/orin-day)
- Art: [Paul Faris](/people/paul-faris)
- Animation: [Mark Raneses](/people/mark-raneses)
- Software: [Neil Falconer](/people/neil-falconer)
- Sound: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)
- Music: [Brian Schmidt](/people/brian-schmidt)

## Ratings
Fun score: 37 (1 ratings)

## Related
- [The X Files](/games/pinball/the-x-files)
- [Mary Shelley's Frankenstein](/games/pinball/mary-shelleys-frankenstein)
- [The Lost World Jurassic Park](/games/pinball/the-lost-world-jurassic-park)
- [Apollo 13](/games/pinball/apollo-13)
- [Independence Day](/games/pinball/independence-day)
- [Baywatch](/games/pinball/baywatch)
- [Batman Forever](/games/pinball/batman-forever)
- [Space Jam](/games/pinball/space-jam)

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