# Lightning Ball

The "Lightning Ball" pinball machine, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in December 1959, is a single-player, electro-mechanical game notable for its mechanical backbox animation. Designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker, it features two flippers, four pop bumpers, two slingshots, three rollover buttons, and two gobble holes.

## Manufacturer
[D. Gottlieb & Co.](/manufacturers/d-gottlieb--co)

## Production
1959

## Design team
- Animation: [Wayne Neyens](/people/wayne-neyens)
- Design: [Wayne Neyens](/people/wayne-neyens)
- Mechanics: [Wayne Neyens](/people/wayne-neyens)
- Concept: [Wayne Neyens](/people/wayne-neyens)
- Art: [Roy Parker](/people/roy-parker)

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