# Cosmos

The *Cosmos* pinball machine, released by Bally Manufacturing Co. in January 1969, was designed by Ted Zale with artwork by Jerry Kelley. This electro-mechanical game accommodates up to four players and is known for its "zipper flippers," a feature where the flippers close together, allowing for better ball control. Additionally, the game includes a unique backbox animation depicting the moon orbiting the Earth.

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

## Production
1969

## 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: [Jerry Kelley](/people/jerry-kelley)
- Concept: [Ted Zale](/people/ted-zale)

## Related
- [Bowl-O](/games/pinball/bowl-o)
- [Bow and Arrow](/games/pinball/bow-and-arrow)
- [King Tut / King Rex](/games/pinball/king-tut-king-rex)
- [Baby Pac-Man](/games/pinball/baby-pac-man)
- [Fireball](/games/pinball/fireball)
- [Frontier](/games/pinball/frontier)
- [Bazaar](/games/pinball/bazaar)
- [Atlantis](/games/pinball/atlantis)

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