Destruction Derby

About

Destruction Derby is a chaotic racing game where players battle in a fenced-off track to crash and destroy each other's vehicles. The goal is simple: stay on the road longer than opponents by slamming into them until they flip or spin out. With single player and multiplayer options, it leans into direct aggression over traditional racing mechanics. Controls are straightforward, focusing on collision angles and momentum to knock rivals off course. The game's legacy is tied to a business decision as much as its design. Exidy halted production after licensing the title to Chicago Coin, who rebranded it as Demolition Derby. This left the original version as a rare artifact in early arcade history. Though its visuals and sounds are rudimentary by modern standards, it remains a key example of 1970s experimental gaming. Retrospective rankings often cite its influence on later wrecking-ram and combat racing titles, though purists note the sequel refined the formula.