# Embryon

The Embryon pinball machine, manufactured by Bally in 1981, is a notable widebody game designed by Claude Fernandez with artwork by Tony Ramunni. This machine stands out for its distinctive sci-fi theme and unique gameplay features. The playfield includes four flippers, two multiball modes, and a special "Flipsave" feature that allows players to save balls from draining out the right outlane.

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

## Production
1981

## Design team
- Design: [Claude Fernandez](/people/claude-fernandez)
- Art: [Tony Ramunni](/people/tony-ramunni)
- Software: [Rehman Merchant](/people/rehman-merchant)

## Ratings
Fun score: 85 (7 ratings)

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