Tropical

The Tropical pinball machine is a conversion produced by the lesser-known manufacturer Renov' Automatic - Jolux, operating in the French market from 1968 to 1984 under the trade name J. Martina. Rather than an original design, Tropical is a refitted conversion of Gottlieb's 1961 'Oklahoma', repainted and re-themed around beaches and swimming as this electro-mechanical (EM) game embodies the carefree spirit of summer.

Key gameplay features include two flippers, four pop bumpers, two slingshots, and two ball kickers, all working alongside a pair of roto-target units carried over from the original Oklahoma design. Each player can accumulate up to 1,999 points within this beach-themed layout.

The Tropical's art reflects the refurbishing business common among smaller French manufacturers of the era, who repainted existing playfields and cabinets with new themes rather than manufacturing entirely new games. Specific information on who created this re-theme's artwork remains elusive. Despite its obscurity, the Tropical offers a fascinating glimpse into the conversion side of pinball history in France, making it an intriguing find for collectors and enthusiasts.