# Roto Pool

"Roto Pool," designed by Wayne Neyens with artwork by Roy Parker, is an iconic 1958 pinball machine from D. Gottlieb & Co. This electro-mechanical game features a billiards theme and includes standout elements like backbox animation, where pool balls light up as players score.

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

## Production
1958

## 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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