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Lethal Weapon 3

THE MACHINE

About Lethal Weapon 3

Grab your badge and get ready for backup! Designed by Joe Kaminkow, Lethal Weapon 3 is a high-octane tribute to the iconic buddy-cop franchise starring Riggs and Murtaugh. Frequently praised on Pinside and Tilt Forums for its incredible “bang-for-your-buck” entertainment, this machine is a quintessential example of Data East’s flashy, high-energy 90s style.

The playfield is a target-rich environment featuring a working gear-shifter on the front of the cabinet used to launch balls and “fire” shots during the intense video modes. Players must navigate high-speed ramps and loops to trigger explosive multiballs, accompanied by a rocking soundtrack that includes hits like C+C Music Factory’s “Gonna Make You Sweat.”

Why Play It?

Community enthusiasts love LW3 for its approachable rules and satisfyingly “crunchy” sound effects. Whether you’re choosing your stunt in the “Stunt Slide” or engaging in a fast-paced shootout to grab the million-point jackpots, the game delivers pure, unadulterated action. It’s a fast, loud, and incredibly fun ride that captures the cinematic chaos of the movies.

Come test your skills and see if you’re brave enough to survive the streets of L.A. and show everyone you’re not ‘too old for this’!

Details

Year

1992

Manufacturer

Data East

Club High Score

TBC

Rules

You can find the pinball machine rulesheet at this link: https://www.pinball.org/rules/lethalweapon3.html 

You can find a summary of the rules below.

Main Objectives:

> Start ‘Lotsaballs’: Complete the drop target banks to light the centre hole and launch a 3-ball frenzy.

> Collect Status: Shoot the three saucers to advance through Lethal Weapon 1, 2, and 3 stunts.

> Complete the Shoot Out: Light the six ‘bullets’ by shooting orbits to enter a video-style shootout on the display using the gun handle trigger.

Key Mechanics:

> The Gun Handle & Skill Shot: Pull the trigger when the moving target is centred in the crosshairs on the dot matrix display (DMD).

> Lotsaballs: Hit the centre or lower-right drop target banks to light the colours. When ‘Lotsaballs’ is lit, shoot the upper-centre hole. Shoot the left ramp for a jackpot.

> Red Write/ Blue Wire: Triggered by hitting the centre of either drop bank. You must ‘cut’ a wire by hitting the Red or Blue target.

> Leo Getz: Complete the four ‘bullet’ targets along the left orbit and shoot the right saucer. Recieve awards like Bonus Held to lighting an Extra Ball.

> The Subway: Successive shots light the top rollover lanes and relight the Lazer kick in the left outlane.

> Fight Mode: Randomly triggered at any saucer. The ball is held while you rapidly mash the flipper to ‘punch’ your opponents for points.

> Freeway: Repeatedly hitting this ramps rewards ‘Freeway Millions’ and eventually lights an Extra Ball at the left saucer.

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