Suspense

Suspense is a 1938 flipperless pinball machine from Bally Manufacturing Corporation, produced during a prolific era for the company in the years before flippers were introduced to the game. As with many machines from this period, its design emphasizes fast-paced, five-ball play driven by skillful plunging and table positioning rather than flipper control.

The machine offered flexibility for operators, as it could be converted between multiple-coin and single-coin play, a common feature for coin-operated games of the late 1930s aimed at maximizing revenue across different locations.

Little is documented about Suspense's specific theme, artwork, or designer. Its minimalist historical record adds a layer of mystery, making it an intriguing find for collectors and historians researching Bally's prolific late-1930s output.