Hercules Pinball Machine
$7,000.00
Hercules Pinball Machine – The Hercules pinball machine, released by Atari in 1979, holds the distinction of being the largest commercially produced pinball machine ever made. Standing at an imposing 7 feet tall, 8 feet long, and 3.5 feet wide, it dwarfs standard pinball machines. Hercules pinball machine
Condition: New
Description
The Hercules pinball machine,
Released by Atari in 1979, holds the distinction of being the largest pinball machine ever commercially produced. Its colossal dimensions—8 feet long, 7 feet tall, and 3.5 feet wide—necessitated the use of a cue ball as the pinball. Due to its limited production run, estimates suggest that only between 139 to 500 units were made, making it a rare collector’s item.
- Manufacturer: Atari
- Release Year: 1979
- Theme: Greek mythology – Hercules
- Size:
- 8 feet long
- 7 feet tall
- 3.5 feet wide
- Pinball: Uses a cue ball (larger and heavier than standard pinballs)
- Flippers & Mechanics:
- Giant flippers
- Powered by washing machine solenoids
- Playfield Style: Widebody with oversized components
- Artwork: Bright, circus-themed (orange and purple)
- Sound: Simple chimes – no speech or electronic sound effects
- Production Quantity: Estimated 139–500 units (very rare)
- Designed For: Arcades and public spaces (not homes)
- Estimated Current Value: $4,000 – $12,500+
- Collectibility: Highly collectible due to size, rarity, and uniqueness. Hercules pinball machine
