# Xenon

"Xenon," released by Bally in 1980, is a notable pinball machine recognized for its innovative features and unique design. Created by Greg Kmiec, with artwork by Paul Faris and sound design by Suzanne Ciani, "Xenon" was the first Bally pinball machine to incorporate voice synthesis. The game features a female robot theme, with Ciani's voice providing immersive and alluring audio cues such as "Welcome to Xenon".

## Manufacturer
[Bally Manufacturing Co.](/manufacturers/bally-manufacturing-co)

## Production
1980–1982

## Design team
- Design: [Greg Kmiec](/people/greg-kmiec)
- Art: [Paul Faris](/people/paul-faris)
- Software: [Rehman Merchant](/people/rehman-merchant)
- Music: [Suzanne Ciani](/people/suzanne-ciani)
- Sound: [Suzanne Ciani](/people/suzanne-ciani)
- Sound: [Rehman Merchant](/people/rehman-merchant)
- Sound: [Chris Granner](/people/chris-granner)

## Ratings
Fun score: 90 (8 ratings)

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