# Rack-A-Ball

The *Rack-A-Ball* pinball machine, manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Co. in 1962, features a billiards theme and is part of the electro-mechanical (EM) era. Designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker, the game is notable for its distinctive mechanical backbox animation, which simulates pool balls lining up as the game progresses.

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

## Production
1962

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

## Related
- [Golden Arrow](/games/pinball/golden-arrow)
- [Totem](/games/pinball/totem)
- [Centigrade 37](/games/pinball/centigrade-37)
- [Monte Carlo](/games/pinball/monte-carlo)
- [Torch](/games/pinball/torch)
- [Genie](/games/pinball/genie)
- [Touchdown](/games/pinball/touchdown)
- [Spot-A-Card](/games/pinball/spot-a-card)

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