# Atarians

"The Atarians" pinball machine, released by Atari in November 1976, was the company's first foray into pinball manufacturing. This widebody, solid-state machine featured several innovative designs, including the use of inductive sensors under the playfield rather than traditional rollover switches, offering a smoother, more reliable detection of ball movement. Designed by Bob Jonesi, with artwork by George Opperman, the game includes four flippers, three pop bumpers, and seven kick-out holes.

## Manufacturer
[Atari Incorporated](/manufacturers/atari-incorporated)

## Production
1976

## Design team
- Design: [Bob Jonesi](/people/bob-jonesi)
- Art: [George Opperman](/people/george-opperman)
- Software: [Fred Yates](/people/fred-yates)
- Mechanics: [Bob Jonesi](/people/bob-jonesi)
- Software: [Eugene Jarvis](/people/eugene-jarvis)
- Concept: [Bob Jonesi](/people/bob-jonesi)
- Sound: [Fred Yates](/people/fred-yates)
- Sound: [Eugene Jarvis](/people/eugene-jarvis)

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- [Middle Earth](/games/pinball/middle-earth)
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- [Monza](/games/pinball/monza)

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