# Kicker

"Kicker," released by Chicago Coin Machine Mfg. Co. in August 1966, is a single-player, electro-mechanical pinball machine with a soccer theme. Designed by Jerry Koci, it features two flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, two kick-out holes, and three messenger balls. The backglass includes light animation depicting a player kicking a ball, enhancing the thematic experience.

## Manufacturer
[Chicago Coin Machine Mfg. Co.](/manufacturers/chicago-coin-machine-mfg-co)

## Production
1966

## Design team
- Design: [Jerry Koci](/people/jerry-koci)
- Art: [Louis Raynaud](/people/louis-raynaud)
- Concept: [Jerry Koci](/people/jerry-koci)
- Design: [Al Schlappa](/people/al-schlappa)
- Design: [John Gore](/people/john-gore)

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- [Pin-Bowler](/games/pinball/pin-bowler-1949)
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- [Stampede / Rawhide](/games/pinball/stampede-rawhide)
- [Juke Box](/games/pinball/juke-box)
- [Sky Rider / Hi-Flyer](/games/pinball/sky-rider-hi-flyer)
- [Sun Valley](/games/pinball/sun-valley)
- [Gun Smoke](/games/pinball/gun-smoke)
- [Hi-Score Pool](/games/pinball/hi-score-pool)

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