Demolition Derby

Bally Midway • 1984

Demolition Derby — Title screen
Title screen
Demolition Derby — Gameplay
Gameplay

Compete in chaotic vehicular mayhem with Demolition Derby, a driving game released by Bally Midway in 1984. Up to four players simultaneously control cars aiming to disable opponents by repeatedly hitting their radiators until they explode. Players navigate arenas collecting bonus items like wrenches, screwdrivers, and car keys as they battle for supremacy. The gameplay centers around aggressive maneuvering and strategic targeting; avoiding damage while inflicting it on rivals is key to survival. Demolition Derby utilizes a distinctive top-down perspective offering a broad view of the arena’s action and the positioning of all competing vehicles. Built using Bally Midway's MCR 3 hardware, this arcade title delivers straightforward controls—a dial for steering and two buttons for gameplay actions—making it accessible to players of all skill levels while maintaining its high-octane thrills.

Details

Manufacturer
Bally Midway
Year
1984
Players
4
Genre
Driving / Demolition Derby
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
demoderb

Machine data derived from the MAME project.