# Fathom

"Fathom," released by Bally in 1981, is a classic pinball machine designed by Ward Pemberton with artwork by Greg Freres and Kevin O'Connor. This game features an underwater theme with mermaids and sea monsters. It has three flippers, three pop bumpers, multiple drop targets, and a three-ball multiball mode, offering a richly detailed and engaging gameplay experience.

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

## Production
1981–2022

## Design team
- Design: [Ward Pemberton](/people/ward-pemberton)
- Art: [Greg Freres](/people/greg-freres)
- Software: [Rehman Merchant](/people/rehman-merchant)
- Art: [Kevin O'Connor](/people/kevin-oconnor)

## Ratings
Fun score: 82 (5 ratings)

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- [King Tut / King Rex](/games/pinball/king-tut-king-rex)
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- [Little Joe](/games/pinball/little-joe)
- [Baby Pac-Man](/games/pinball/baby-pac-man)
- [Bowl-O](/games/pinball/bowl-o)
- [Frontier](/games/pinball/frontier)
- [Bazaar](/games/pinball/bazaar)

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