# Hercules

The *Hercules* pinball machine, released by Atari in May 1979, holds the distinction of being the largest pinball machine ever made. Measuring a staggering 7 feet tall, 8 feet long, and 3.5 feet wide, it features a massive playfield and uses a cue ball instead of a standard pinball. Designed by Steve Bicker with artwork by Jim Kelly, *Hercules* has two flippers, two pop bumpers, and a spinning target, all powered by oversized components adapted from devices like washing machines due to the game’s immense size.

## Manufacturer
[Atari Incorporated](/manufacturers/atari-incorporated)

## Production
1979

## Design team
- Design: [Steve Bicker](/people/steve-bicker)
- Art: [Jim Kelly](/people/jim-kelly)

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- [Space Riders](/games/pinball/space-riders)
- [Airborne Avenger](/games/pinball/airborne-avenger)
- [Road Runner](/games/pinball/road-runner)
- [Neutron Star](/games/pinball/neutron-star)
- [Middle Earth](/games/pinball/middle-earth)
- [Monza](/games/pinball/monza)
- [4X4](/games/pinball/4x4)
- [Atarians](/games/pinball/atarians)

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