# Bank-A-Ball / Flipper Pool

*Bank-A-Ball* and *Flipper Pool*, both designed by Ed Krynski and released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in 1965, share a similar billiard theme with distinctive gameplay modes. *Bank-A-Ball* is the replay version, notable for being the first pinball machine to feature flipper return lanes. It allows players to collect all 15 pool balls, which are visually represented on the animated backglass. *Flipper Pool*, the add-a-ball version, focuses on accumulating extra balls rather than replay credits.

## Manufacturer
[D. Gottlieb & Co.](/manufacturers/d-gottlieb--co)

## Production
1965

## Design team
- Design: [Ed Krynski](/people/ed-krynski)
- Art: [Roy Parker](/people/roy-parker)
- Mechanics: [Ed Krynski](/people/ed-krynski)
- Animation: [Ed Krynski](/people/ed-krynski)
- Concept: [Wayne Neyens](/people/wayne-neyens)
- Concept: [Ed Krynski](/people/ed-krynski)

## Ratings
Fun score: 55 (2 ratings)

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