# El Toro

"El Toro," a pinball machine released by Bally in April 1972, is an electro-mechanical game designed by Jim Patla with artwork by Dick White. The machine is themed around bullfighting and features a single-player format with mechanical reels for scorekeeping. Its gameplay involves spelling out "EL TORO" by navigating the ball through top lanes, which then light up extra balls and special features.

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

## Production
1972

## Design team
- design: [Jim Patla](/people/jim-patla)
- art: [Dick White](/people/dick-white)
- mechanics: [Jim Patla](/people/jim-patla)
- animation: [Jim Patla](/people/jim-patla)
- concept: [Jim Patla](/people/jim-patla)

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