# Granny and the Gators

"Granny and the Gators" is a unique hybrid pinball machine released by Bally in 1983, combining traditional pinball gameplay with video game elements. It features two flippers, no ramps, and no multiball, with a TV screen incorporated into the playfield for video game interactions. Designed by Claude Fernandez with artwork by Margaret Hudson and Pat McMahon, this rare machine had a limited production run and is valued for its innovative design.

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

## Production
1984

## Design team
- Design: [Claude Fernandez](/people/claude-fernandez)
- Art: [Margaret Hudson](/people/margaret-hudson)
- Software: [Rehman Merchant](/people/rehman-merchant)
- Art: [Pat McMahon](/people/pat-mcmahon)

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- [Little Joe](/games/pinball/little-joe)
- [Baby Pac-Man](/games/pinball/baby-pac-man)
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- [Frontier](/games/pinball/frontier)
- [Bazaar](/games/pinball/bazaar)

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