# Whirlwind

Whirlwind pinball, designed by Pat Lawlor and released by Williams in 1990, is renowned for its innovative integration of a natural disaster theme. The machine features a distinctive fan on the backbox that blows air on the player, simulating a storm, and three spinning discs on the playfield that create unpredictable ball movements.

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

## Production
1990–2023

## Design team
- Design: [Pat Lawlor](/people/pat-lawlor)
- Art: [John Youssi](/people/john-youssi)
- Software: [Bill Pfutzenreuter](/people/bill-pfutzenreuter)
- Mechanics: [John Krutsch](/people/john-krutsch)
- Mechanics: [Jack Skalon](/people/jack-skalon)
- Concept: [Pat Lawlor](/people/pat-lawlor)
- Sound: [Chris Granner](/people/chris-granner)
- Music: [Chris Granner](/people/chris-granner)

## Ratings
Fun score: 80 (6 ratings)

## Related
- [Jokerz!](/games/pinball/jokerz)
- [Time Warp](/games/pinball/time-warp)
- [Bad Cats](/games/pinball/bad-cats)
- [4 Aces](/games/pinball/4-aces)
- [Honey](/games/pinball/honey)
- [Eager Beaver](/games/pinball/eager-beaver)
- [Hurricane](/games/pinball/hurricane)
- [Dirty Harry](/games/pinball/dirty-harry)

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