Tigers

Tigers, manufactured by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company in 1939, is a flipperless novelty EM pinball machine that re-themes Chicago Coin's own 'Majors' with new backglass art promoting the Detroit Tigers. Its release during the late 1930s highlights Chicago Coin's contribution to the growing pinball industry.

Tigers' gameplay is straightforward: since this is a flipperless novelty game, players have no flippers to control the ball's trajectory, and instead rely on the plunger and 13 spring bumpers scattered throughout the playfield to generate scoring action. A unique aspect is the backglass light animation depicting players running the bases, adding sports-themed flair to the game.

One notable aspect of Tigers' design is its commitment to simplicity, a hallmark of early pinball machines. The game's art and theme transport players to the world of 1930s baseball. With no designer credited for this particular machine, it serves as an intriguing example of Chicago Coin's house style during this period, and its baseball rebranding of the 'Majors' playfield is a distinctive piece of the company's history.