# Capersville

*Capersville*, released by Bally Manufacturing Co. in 1966, was a landmark machine in the evolution of pinball design. Created by Ted Zale with artwork by Jerry Kelley, it was one of the first games to feature a 3-ball multiball, which was a major innovation at the time. It also introduced "zipper flippers," which allowed players to close the gap between flippers, preventing balls from draining down the middle—an element that became a signature of Zale's designs.

## Manufacturer
[Bally Manufacturing Co.](/manufacturers/bally-manufacturing-co)

## Production
1966

## Design team
- design: [Ted Zale](/people/ted-zale)
- art: [Jerry Kelley](/people/jerry-kelley)
- mechanics: [Ted Zale](/people/ted-zale)
- animation: [Ted Zale](/people/ted-zale)
- concept: [Ted Zale](/people/ted-zale)
- concept: [Jerry Kelley](/people/jerry-kelley)

## Ratings
Fun score: 68 (4 ratings)

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