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Centigrade 37

gameactive6 mentionsFirst seen Jul 14, 2015Last seen Nov 18, 2025

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Centigrade 37 is a classic Gottlieb electromechanical pinball table released in 1977, known for its challenging lane-shooter style gameplay featuring a 9-target drop bank with pop bumper shielding. The game has been prominently featured in digital recreations through Farsight's Pinball Arcade platform and continues to see competitive play in modern tournament settings. It is recognized for its variable ball flow, tight drain areas, and sensitive tilt mechanics that challenge both casual and experienced players.

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  • manufacturesGottliebGottlieb manufactured Centigrade 37 as an EM pinball table in 1977medium

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Claims (4)

  • factualhigh

    Centigrade 37 has no ear plug (nudge assist) on the glass

    Source: Streamer observationConcord Champ '25: Round 1, Game 2/4 on Centigrade 37 by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room.
  • factualhigh

    Tilt ends the game on Centigrade 37

    Source: Streamer/Game rulesConcord Champ '25: Round 1, Game 2/4 on Centigrade 37 by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room.
  • opinionmedium

    Centigrade 37 has high variance in ball length - sometimes very long balls, sometimes multiple quick drains

    Source: Streamer experienceConcord Champ '25: Round 1, Game 2/4 on Centigrade 37 by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room.
  • factualhigh

    Centigrade 37 had a directionally-sensitive tilt where up-nudges caused tilt but side-to-side nudges were permitted

Recent Mentions (6)

  • EM pinball used in Yegpin High Stakes Division; set up with 3 balls and directionally-sensitive tilt (up-nudge causes tilt)

    Episode 4 - YegpinApr 29, 2019
  • EM game with similar right ramp to Jumping Jack, mint condition example owned by Denver collector

    Episode 125 - Interview with Jeff Rivera 7-8-15Jul 14, 2015
  • Gottlieb pinball machine used for Game 2/4 of Concord Champ '25 Finals at The Flipper Room

    Concord Champ '25: Finals, Game 2/4 on Centigrade 37 by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room.Nov 18, 2025
  • Gottlieb EM table released by Farsight; praised for solid beta testing and rules accuracy

    Take the Challenge, Brave OneDec 4, 2016
  • Gottlieb EM table (1977) planned for upcoming Pinball Arcade season with 9-target drop bank shielding pop bumpers; lane-shooter style gameplay

    Bust your BoneOct 31, 2016
  • Classic Gottlieb pinball machine being played in tournament; known for variable ball flow, tight drain areas, and sensitive tilt

    Concord Champ '25: Round 1, Game 2/4 on Centigrade 37 by Gottlieb. Streamed from The Flipper Room.

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Source: Raymond DavisonEpisode 4 - Yegpin
Nov 18, 2025