# Blackout

"Blackout," designed by Claude Fernandez and released by Williams in 1980, is notable for being the first Williams pinball machine to feature a computer-controlled general illumination effect during the "Blackout" sequence. The game has two flippers, three pop bumpers, and no ramps or multiball, with a sci-fi space theme enhanced by 80s-style sound effects. The artwork by Constantino and Jeanine Mitchell adds to the visual appeal of this solid-state classic.

## Manufacturer
[Williams Electronic Games Inc.](/manufacturers/williams-electronic-games-inc)

## Production
1980–1983

## Design team
- Design: [Claude Fernandez](/people/claude-fernandez)
- Art: [Constantino Mitchell](/people/constantino-mitchell)
- Software: [Paul Dussault](/people/paul-dussault)
- Art: [Jeanine Mitchell](/people/jeanine-mitchell)
- Sound: [Paul Dussault](/people/paul-dussault)

## Ratings
Fun score: 75 (2 ratings)

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