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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.
| Edition | Year | Production | MSRP | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Jan 1990 | 7,304 | — | 574 |
| 2.0 | — | — | $2,199 | — |
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