# Eight Ball

"Eight Ball," released by Bally in September 1977, is a classic pinball machine that was one of the most successful games of its era, holding a production run of 20,230 units. Designed by George Christian with artwork by Margaret Hudson and Paul Faris, the game features a pool theme and integrates elements of billiards into its playfield design.

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

## Production
1977–1985

## Design team
- Design: [George Christian](/people/george-christian)
- Art: [Margaret Hudson](/people/margaret-hudson)
- Art: [Paul Faris](/people/paul-faris)
- Art: [Michele Martinelli](/people/michele-martinelli)

## Ratings
Fun score: 76 (1 ratings)

## Related
- [Bowl-O](/games/pinball/bowl-o)
- [Bazaar](/games/pinball/bazaar)
- [Baby Pac-Man](/games/pinball/baby-pac-man)
- [Frontier](/games/pinball/frontier)
- [Fireball](/games/pinball/fireball)
- [Little Joe](/games/pinball/little-joe)
- [Heavy Metal Meltdown](/games/pinball/heavy-metal-meltdown)
- [King Tut / King Rex](/games/pinball/king-tut-king-rex)

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