Paradise

Paradise was a solid-state pinball machine released by Bally Manufacturing during the early 1980s, capitalizing on the tropical/paradise beach theme that was popular in entertainment during this era. The machine embodied the escapist fantasy of exotic vacation destinations that resonated strongly with players during a period of economic challenges in the United States.

The game's design featured bright, tropical artwork with palm trees, beaches, and island scenery that transported players to an idealized vacation paradise. As one of Bally's solid-state machines of this period, Paradise incorporated electronic sound effects and digital scoring, moving beyond the basic chimes of earlier electro-mechanical games while maintaining an approachable gameplay style that appealed to both casual and experienced players.

While not as widely remembered as some of Bally's other releases from this era like Eight Ball Deluxe or Xenon, Paradise represented the company's consistent ability to create themed machines that captured the cultural zeitgeist of their time. The machine exemplified the transition period of early solid-state pinball technology, when manufacturers were exploring new possibilities with electronic systems while still maintaining familiar mechanical gameplay elements.