Paramount

The Paramount, manufactured by Bally around late 1935 or early 1936, is one of the earliest electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machines produced by the company (Model 68, single-player). It comes from a period well before flippers existed -- they would not be introduced until 1947 -- so gameplay relied on a plunger to launch the ball and bumpers or targets to register scores through mechanical relays and switches.

Specific rules and unique mechanics for the Paramount are not well documented, making it difficult to pinpoint what set this machine apart from its contemporaries in Bally's early catalog.

The Paramount's design and artwork were likely simple by modern standards, reflecting the minimalist aesthetic common to early pinball machines. No theme is specified in surviving records, and without further information, little else can be said about this particular machine beyond its place in Bally's early production history.