# Eight Ball Deluxe

"Eight Ball Deluxe," produced by Bally in April 1981, is a highly regarded pinball machine that combines a billiards theme with engaging gameplay elements. Designed by George Christian and featuring artwork by Margaret Hudson, this game includes several innovative features for its time, such as speech synthesis and memory drop targets. Players aim to complete two sets of drop targets representing billiard balls (1-7 and 9-15) and spell "Deluxe" by hitting stand-up targets.

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

## Production
1981–1984

## Design team
- Design: [George Christian](/people/george-christian)
- Art: [Margaret Hudson](/people/margaret-hudson)
- Software: [Rehman Merchant](/people/rehman-merchant)
- Art: [Stefano Baronti](/people/stefano-baronti)
- Art: [Michele Martinelli](/people/michele-martinelli)

## Ratings
Fun score: 83 (14 ratings)

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