Chicago Gaming Company

Name

Chicago Gaming Company

Legal name

Chicago Gaming Company

Website

https://chicago-gaming.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chicago Gaming Company is a privately held Cicero, Illinois manufacturer of premium coin-operated pinball remakes (Williams, Bally, Pulp Fiction) and home arcade products, sold exclusively through authorized distributors in the US and 14 international countries to home pinball enthusiasts and arcade collectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coin-Operated Pinball Machines and Arcade Equipment

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (339930), Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (33993)

akta.pro primary industry

Coin-Operated Entertainment (Pinball, Crane/Claw, Jukebox, Darts/Billiards) (MPAEAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amusement/Redemption Arcade Machines (Ticket & Prize) (MPAEAJAD), Arcade & Retro Gaming Hardware (Mini Consoles, Arcade Sticks, Cabinets) (HDACANAK), Gaming Peripherals & Player Interface Hardware (Bill/Ticket Validators, Printers, Touchscreens) (MPAEANAE)

Keywords

• Pinball machines
• Arcade cabinets
• Coin-operated games
• Home arcade
• Game tables

Headquarters

HQ city

Cicero

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Pinball Machine Sales: Chicago Gaming Company generates revenue primarily through the sale of premium pinball machines. The company produces remakes of classic Williams and Bally pinball machines, including Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, Monster Bash, Cactus Canyon, and Pulp Fiction. Machines are sold in multiple tiers (Classic, Special, Limited Editions) with pricing ranging from $7,999 to $11,999.99. Revenue is one-time at point of sale with deposits required for limited editions.
2. Home Arcade Game Sales: Sales of home arcade machines including Arcade Legends 3 multi-game cabinets and Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga Class of 1981 arcade machines. These are one-time hardware purchases sold through the distributor network.
3. Foosball Table Sales: Signature Foosball Coffee Table sold as a premium furniture-grade product. One-time hardware purchase model.
4. Parts and Accessories: Spare parts and accessories for all product lines sold through Planetary Pinball Supply for pinball machines and direct ordering for arcade games. Replacement parts include electronics, monitors, control panels, and artistic elements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chicago Gaming Company manufactures premium remakes of classic Williams and Bally coin-operated pinball machines (Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, Monster Bash, Cactus Canyon, Pulp Fiction) along with home arcade products including the Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga cabinet, Arcade Legends 3, and a Signature Foosball Coffee Table. Machines are sold in Classic, Special, and Limited Edition tiers with proprietary electronics, all-LED lighting, HD display upgrades, and enhanced audio systems. Products are sold exclusively through a network of authorized distributors across the US and 14 international countries.

Product overview

Chicago Gaming Company is a manufacturer of coin-operated pinball machines and home arcade products. Their product portfolio includes classic pinball remakes (Attack From Mars Remake, Monster Bash Remake, Cactus Canyon Remake), licensed themed pinball machines (Pulp Fiction Pinball, Medieval Madness Merlin Edition), home arcade cabinets (Arcade Legends 3, Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga), and specialty game tables (Signature Foosball Coffee Table). Products are sold across multiple edition tiers including Classic Edition, Special Edition, and Limited Edition with varying features and price points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pulp Fiction Pinball Retro-inspired full-featured modern pinball machine themed around the Quentin Tarantino film Pulp Fiction, featuring original time-tested Williams standard pinball mechanisms, proprietary Chicago Gaming Company electronics, and custom sculpted figures. Sold in Special Edition and Bad Mother Flipper Limited Edition tiers (limited to 1,000 units). Targeted at home pinball enthusiasts and collectors.
• Medieval Madness Merlin Edition Pinball Remake of the classic Williams Medieval Madness pinball machine with modern electronics, fully adjustable color display, all-LED lighting, class D digital audio amplifier, HD color display upgrade (four times resolution with over 2,000 animated frames), and King of Payne topper. Targeted at home pinball enthusiasts.
• Cactus Canyon Remake Pinball Remake of the classic Bally Cactus Canyon pinball machine featuring expanded game rules, new display art, XL Color Display with interactive LED lighting, and optional Lyman Sheats Complete Upgrade. Sold in Special Edition and Limited Edition (sold out, 1,250 units) tiers. Targeted at pinball collectors.
• Attack From Mars Remake Pinball Remake of the classic Bally Attack from Mars pinball machine with modern electronics, all-LED lighting, tri-color LED main Martian saucer with integrated light shows, and improved melamine-clad plywood cabinetry. Sold in Classic Edition, Special Edition, and Limited Edition tiers. Targeted at home pinball enthusiasts.
• Monster Bash Remake Pinball Remake of the classic Williams Monster Bash pinball machine with Universal Studios Monsters theme, featuring modern electronics, RGB LED illumination, Premium Enhanced Sound, XL Display, and exclusive plasma disk feature on the Limited Edition. Sold in Classic Edition, Special Edition, and Limited Edition (1,250 units) tiers. Targeted at pinball collectors.
• Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga Class of 1981 Arcade Cabinet Full-sized commercial-grade arcade cabinet for home use featuring six officially licensed classic games (Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, and others) from Bandai Namco, with real arcade controls and a 27-inch LCD panel. 180-day warranty. Targeted at home arcade enthusiasts.
• Arcade Legends 3 Multi-game home arcade cabinet featuring a selection of classic arcade games. Targeted at consumers seeking authentic arcade experiences at home.
• Signature Foosball Coffee Table Furniture-grade foosball table functioning as a coffee table, combining fine furniture craftsmanship (solid hardwoods, inlaid wood veneers) with classic foosball gameplay features including telescopic rods and octagonal hardwood handles. 180-day warranty. Targeted at consumers seeking premium multi-functional home furnishings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Warranty coverage up to 8x longer than most pinball manufacturers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Play MechanixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partnership for Pulp Fiction pinball machine. Play Mechanix collaborated with Chicago Gaming Company to develop the game featuring original time-tested Williams standard pinball mechanisms combined with Chicago Gaming Company electronics.
• Planetary Pinball SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive parts distributor for Williams/Bally remakes including Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, Monster Bash, and Cactus Canyon. Located in San Jose, California.
• Doug WatsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal Attack from Mars art package creator commissioned to design the custom topper for the Limited Edition remake. Hand sculpted the Martian from which molds were created.
• Lyman SheatscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry legend recruited to assist with completion of Cactus Canyon game software as envisioned by the original Bally design team. Passed away before completing expanded vision which was finished by Josh Sharpe and Sam Zehr. Lyman Sheats Complete Upgrade released as tribute.
• Mark RitchiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegendary pinball designer who masterfully crafted the Pulp Fiction playfield. Certificate of Authenticity signed by Mark Ritchie on Limited Edition machines.
• Bandai NamcocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed 6 classic games from Bandai Namco for Ms. Pac-Man Galaga: Class of 1981 arcade machine. Games include Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, and others.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Multimorphic: Niche pinball innovator behind the P3 (Pinball Player Platform) with interchangeable playfields. Competes for the same enthusiast collector budget but takes a more technology-forward approach.
• Rec Room Masters: Specialty home arcade and game room furniture manufacturer serving similar premium home-entertainment segments. Overlaps with Chicago Gaming's foosball coffee table / home arcade product lines.

Direct peers

• Jersey Jack Pinball: Premium US pinball manufacturer producing limited edition, high-ASP machines (The Wizard of Oz, Godfather, Toy Story). Competes head-to-head with Chicago Gaming for the collector/limited-edition segment and uses similar distributor-led GTM and premium pricing strategy.
• Stern Pinball: The dominant new-pinball manufacturer globally. Both companies design and manufacture premium coin-operated pinball machines, sell through distributor networks, and serve enthusiast/collector segments — making Stern the most direct competitor for shelf space at distributors and end-customer wallet share.
• Heighway Pinball: UK-based pinball manufacturer targeting the enthusiast collector market with full-size and full-feature machines. Comparable in scale and product positioning, with parallel international distribution ambitions.
• American Pinball: Smaller US pinball manufacturer producing titles like Houdini and Hot Wheels. Operates in the same niche remake/original pinball market, competing for limited distributor attention and overlapping collector demand.
• Spooky Pinball: Boutique pinball manufacturer known for licensed titles (Stranger Things, Rick and Morty) and original designs. Direct competitor in the boutique/limited-edition pinball segment with overlapping target customer base.
• Arcade1Up: Mass-market home arcade cabinet manufacturer with deep Bandai Namco and other classic-game licensing relationships. Direct competitor specifically in Chicago Gaming's home arcade cabinet segment (Arcade Legends 3, Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga).
• AtGames: Home arcade and retro gaming hardware maker (Legends Ultimate, Alien pinball). Competes for the same home arcade/retro consumer budget, particularly with licensed classic arcade content.

Broad incumbents

• Bandai Namco Amusement: Global amusement and arcade giant that licenses Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga IP to Chicago Gaming. Adjacent as the IP licensor and as a vertically integrated manufacturer/distributor of arcade games in Japan — represents both partnership and potential competitive threat.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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