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Fathom

gameactive151 mentionsFirst seen Oct 6, 2005Last seen Mar 16, 2026

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Fathom is a classic 1981 Bally pinball machine featuring artwork by Greg Ferris widely regarded as one of the greatest art packages in pinball history. The game was Ward Pemberton's first design as a designer at Bally and sold approximately 3,500 units. It has been remade by Haggis Pinball in two editions (Classic and Mermaid Edition with RGB displays and updated rules by Marty Robbins), though the remake project experienced significant production delays and fulfillment issues between 2021-2024.

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  • designedWard PembertonWard Pemberton was the designer of Fathom at Bally in 1981, his first game as a designermedium
  • producesHaggis PinballHaggis Pinball remade Fathom in two editions (Classic and Mermaid Edition) with production between 2021-2024medium
  • designedMarty RobbinsMarty Robbins created the 2.0 rule set for the Haggis Pinball Fathom remakemedium
  • designedGreg FerrisGreg Ferris created the artwork for Fathom, widely praised as possibly the greatest artwork in pinball historymedium
  • manufacturesBally

Facts

  • achievementReceived positive reviews including from Roger Sharphighfrom 1981
  • achievementSold approximately 3,500 unitshighfrom 1981
  • affiliationManufactured by Ballyhighfrom 1981
  • attributeConsidered a 'holy grail' era gamemedium
  • attributePinball game designed by Ward Pembertonhighfrom 1981
  • attributeReleased in 1981highfrom 1981
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Claims (11)

  • opinionmedium

    Fathom becomes boring after approximately 20 minutes of play

    Source: DonMore Haggis thoughts
  • opinionmedium

    Fathom lacks satisfying shot sequences and relies on frustrating ramp-up and ball-lock mechanics

    Source: DonMore Haggis thoughts
  • opinionmedium

    Fathom's classic mode speech is extremely tinny due to emulation

    Source: Bruce Nightingale - firsthand play test at RPCEpisode 194 – Talk To The Light
  • factualmedium

    Fathom bonus does not add to final score in advanced mode

    Source: Bruce Nightingale - play test observation

Recent Mentions (151)

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  • 1981 Bally pinball game; Dave mentioned as example with power supply cover

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  • Haggis remake of classic pinball; 2022 release; features new LCD screens, new rule set, new call-outs, and distinctive GI effects; excluded from Twippies main categories despite significant changes.

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  • Haggis Pinball game with code implemented by Marty Robbins; praised for beautiful aesthetics and blue lighting details

Contradictions

  • Existing: Fathom is a 1981 Bally game designed by Ward PembertonvsConflicting: Mention 1 references it as an SS (solid state) game; mention 4 explicitly states it is a '1981 Bally game' which is consistent, but the costume contest mention (0) appears to reference theme only without confirming the game itself
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Artwork by Greg Ferris (mentions 22, 26, 30)vsConflicting: Mention 26 spells artist name as 'Greg Ferrer'
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Fathom is a 1981 Bally game (established in mentions 4, 5, 13, 15, 29, 30, 34)vsConflicting: Mention 24 describes it as a 'Classic Stern game (1981)'
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026

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Bally manufactured the original Fathom in 1981
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  • producesHaggis PinballHaggis Pinball licensed and produced a remake of Williams' Fathommedium
  • Featured female voice and multiple features
    high
    from 1981
  • attributeKnown for Valley-style gameplaymedium
  • intelligence_frequency_spikenoexpertfrom 2026-03-02
  • statusMermaid Edition variant planned for Haggis Pinball remakehighfrom 2021-10-01
  • statusRemade by Haggis Pinball with new rules by Marty Robbinshigh
  • Episode 194 – Talk To The Light
  • opinionmedium

    Only one fully built Fathom prototype likely exists on Earth.

    Source: KanedaEpisode 667: "The Spooky & Haggis Dilemma"
  • factualhigh

    The Fathom prototype being displayed is the same unit shown for approximately 8 months

    Source: Kaneda, prototype observationEpisode 661: "Something Smells Fishy With Fathom"
  • factualhigh

    Fathom was originally announced in May with a stated two-month production timeline

    Source: Kaneda, historical recordEpisode 661: "Something Smells Fishy With Fathom"
  • predictionmedium

    Fathom remake machines will not appreciate significantly on the secondary market and will likely hold steady or increase modestly

    Source: KanedaEpisode 661: "Something Smells Fishy With Fathom"
  • opinionmedium

    Fathom 2.0 includes electronica-influenced sound design similar to TNA's sound package

    Source: DennisEpisode 163 - The Year of the 2.0
  • opinionhigh

    Fathom was the prettiest or second-prettiest machine visible at Louisville Pinball Expo

    Source: Zach SharpeSDTM: a pinball Show Episode 11: Top 10 Backglasses
  • opinionhigh

    The underwater theme in pinball machines is underrepresented, with Fathom being a rare example

    Source: GregSDTM: a pinball Show Episode 11: Top 10 Backglasses
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    Episode 661: "Something Smells Fishy With Fathom"Mar 22, 2022
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    Episode 646: "Non-Refundable Pre-Orders Need to STOP!"Feb 4, 2022
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  • Haggis Pinball remake experiencing significant production delays, no photos or updates for 2+ months

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  • Haggis Pinball remake of classic Williams game; subject of 9-month production delays; featured in controversial production video

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    Episode 657: "The Odds Are Not In Boutique's Favor"Mar 11, 2022
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  • Haggis remake with dual OEM and updated code; built to high quality standards with protective playfield coating

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  • Classic Bally game; artwork praised by hosts as 'possibly the greatest art ever in a game' and 'masterpiece'; Greg Freres designed artwork; Haggis Pinball attempting to fulfill outstanding orders

    Episode 232 – Listener’s Choice 2Jul 15, 2024
  • Classic Bally game being remade by Haggis in two editions; first in planned series of five Bally remakes

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  • Haggis Pinball game; no gameplay footage released despite announcement; 250-unit production run that struggled without promotional video support

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  • Classic EM-era pinball game Ryan mentions would have loved to own; example of older game appreciation

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  • Williams pinball machine; artwork by Greg Ferrer cited as masterpiece by Antoinette

    Episode 183: Antoinette JohnsonMar 8, 2019
  • Vintage pinball game that Marty Robbins created 2.0 code for, well-received by community

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  • Classic Stern game (1981) behind host; referenced for nudge-back-in mechanism similarity to Jaws

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  • Classic machine; Lumberjack Dave owns meticulously maintained example; features green and blue playfield colors

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  • Bally pinball with artwork by Greg Ferris; described as possibly the greatest artwork ever created for a pinball machine.

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  • Vintage pinball machine (Williams, likely 1979); featured in gameplay tutorial; classic title with spinner mechanics, multiball modes, drop targets, and bonus multipliers; subject of restoration and tournament setup discussion

    Fathom Pinball Tutorial - Danni TeachesJan 4, 2025
  • Valley classic remade by Haggis Pinball; took customer deposits April 2021; was higher-value pre-order item; units shipped but pre-orders for Centaur began before Fathom fulfillment complete.

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  • Haggis Pinball machine in cabinet cutting/production phase.

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  • Previous Haggis release; cheaper pricing used as comparison point for Centaur price shock; classic edition pricing $9,500-$11,500 AUD

    Episode 210 – Shifting LevelnessJul 18, 2023
  • Haggis game delayed to end of year, leaving RPC, had multiple parts breaking issues and T-nuts problems

    Episode 215 – StickersSep 18, 2023
  • Classic pinball game with custom software and classic mode; left flipper button issues; speech emulation concerns

    Episode 194 – Talk To The LightOct 26, 2022
  • Classic 1981 Williams pinball game being remade by Haggis in two editions: Classic (faithful recreation) and Mermaid Edition (upgraded with RGB displays, LCD apron screens, new 2.0 rule set, mirrored components)

    Episode 304: Fathom Revisited by Haggis PinballApr 26, 2021
  • Classic pinball machine with art package that Lauren greatly admires; would like to obtain one

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  • 1981 Bally pinball game featured in Slam the Top 100 segment (ranked #34 on Pinside)

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  • Haggis Pinball game; RGB score displays changing blue-to-red in Mermaid Battle; mentioned as having long delay (9 months for first unit despite full payment)

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  • Haggis Pinball's first game; delayed multiple times; some units shipped with playfield separation issues but generally play well; customers lost money waiting for units that never arrived

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  • Bally-licensed remake in development by Haggis Pinball with new rules by Marty Robbins; Mermaid Edition variant planned

    Episode 316: Dr. John CossonOct 1, 2021
  • Classic Bally table; previously remade by Haggis Pinball; known for Valley-style gameplay

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  • Playfield reproduction project from earlier Halifax Pinball era

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  • Williams/Bally classic remade by Haggis Pinball

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  • Pinball game associated with Greg Walker hand routing techniques referenced in conversation

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  • Ward's first game as designer at Bally (1981); featured female voice, multiple features; sold ~3,500 units; received positive reviews including from Roger Sharp

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  • 1981 Bally game; considered 'holy grail' era game; owned by Sean Bennish

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  • Classic machine in Gonzo's collection

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  • Classic Bally game that Haggis Pinball attempted to remake before bankruptcy

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  • Theme of one costume entry (diver/mermaid)

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  • SS game with randomness, Rhodes enjoys but considers less skill-based than 1990s games

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