Mr. Chips

What Mr. Chips does

Mr. Chips, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer and wholesaler specializing in bingo products, game parts and components, novelty items, and raffle supplies for professional, educational, and recreational use. Founded in 1999 (operating 25+ years) and headquartered in a 20,000 sq ft warehouse and office facility in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, it self-describes as the largest manufacturer of Bingo Shutter Cards in North America. The catalog spans bingo cages and complete game sets, jam-proof shutter cards, EASY-READ 7/8-inch bingo balls, magnetic chips and wands, master boards, board game components (pawns, 2-Shot Injection Molded 16mm dice, card stands, arrow spinners), outdoor games (Cornhole), and seasonal/novelty items (oversized stockings and holiday baskets), with products manufactured both domestically and overseas.

The technical backbone is a set of proprietary manufacturing techniques rather than software: the JAM PROOF slide window architecture for shutter cards, a Quick Clear rapid-reset mechanism that reduces inter-game downtime, EASY-READ 7/8-inch 5-color bingo balls with proprietary fade- and scratch-resistant lettering, Everlasting Bingo Ball durability treatments, and 2-Shot Injection Molded dice with molded-in dots that resist chipping and fading. These features are positioned as durable, reusable alternatives to disposable daubers and electronic systems, with explicit design concessions for children and seniors.

The business model is two-channel: a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront for individual consumers, families, and small organizations (with free U.S. ground shipping on orders over $50 and a $24.95 minimum) and a B2B wholesale channel serving bingo halls, charity organizations, educational institutions, and event organizers with volume pricing. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time unit-product purchases across a price ladder from roughly $1 shutter cards up to about $230 deluxe sets and oversized seasonal décor, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue streams visible in the data.

Name

Mr. Chips

Legal name

Mr. Chips, Inc.

Website

https://mrchips.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mr. Chips, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer and wholesaler of bingo products, game parts and components, novelty items, and raffle supplies, selling to bingo halls, charities, schools, event organizers, and individual consumers via direct Shopify e-commerce and B2B wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bingo Gaming Equipment and Supplies

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (33993), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944), Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Bingo Content & Game Suppliers (Themes, RNG, Chat/Community Features) (MPAEAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gaming Chips, Plaques & Currency Handling (Chips, RFID, Drop Boxes, Cash Carts) (MPAEANAB), Casino Table Equipment & Layouts (Tables, Racks, Shufflers, Layout Felts) (MPAEANAA), Board Game & Puzzle Specialty Retailers (CRALALAA)

Keywords

• Bingo gaming equipment
• Bingo shutter cards
• Bingo cages and sets
• Raffle supplies wholesale
• Game parts components

Headquarters

HQ city

Elgin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of bingo products, novelty items, game parts, and raffle supplies through company Shopify storefront. One-time product purchases with per-unit pricing and volume bundle discounts.
2. Wholesale/B2B Sales: B2B wholesale supply to bingo halls, charity organizations, educational institutions, and event planners. Bulk orders and volume pricing for professional use customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mr. Chips manufactures and wholesales bingo gaming equipment and supplies, including bingo cages, bingo shutter cards with proprietary JAM PROOF slide window technology, EASY-READ bingo balls, magnetic chips and wands, game parts and components, and seasonal/novelty items. The company sells these products both direct-to-consumer through its Shopify e-commerce storefront and via wholesale to professional bingo halls, charity organizations, educational institutions, and event organizers in North America.

Product overview

Mr. Chips is a manufacturer and wholesaler of Bingo Products, Novelty Items, Game Parts & Components, and Raffle Supplies for professional, educational and recreational use. The product portfolio is organized into distinct categories: Bingo Cages & Sets (standalone cages like the 11" Professional-Use Bingo Cages in Luxury Gold and Mysterious Black, plus complete game sets); Bingo Shutter Cards (Economy Jam Proof, Deluxe QUICK-CLEAR Jam Proof, and Easy Read variants with different sizes and features); Bingo Balls (EASY-READ 7/8" proprietary balls, Deluxe coated sets, and 12-Sided options); Magnetic Chips & Wands; Game Parts & Components (board game pawns, dice, card stands, spinners); Outdoor Games (Cornhole); and Seasonal & Novelty items (giant stockings, bunny baskets, Santa sacks). The company positions itself as the largest manufacturer of Bingo Shutter Cards in North America, with products manufactured both domestically and overseas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 11 Inch Professional-Use Bingo Cage, Luxury Gold Professional rust-proof steel bingo cage with ergonomic soft-grip handle and anti-slip silicone feet, available in Luxury Gold finish. Standalone spinner cage for church, charity, family, and intimate events.
• 11 Inch Professional-Use Bingo Cage, Mysterious Black Professional rust-proof steel bingo cage with ergonomic soft-grip handle and anti-slip silicone feet, available in Mysterious Black finish. Standalone spinner cage for professional and recreational use.
• Complete Bingo Game with 25 Deluxe QUICK CLEAR JAM PROOF Shutter Cards Complete bingo set with 25 Deluxe QUICK CLEAR JAM PROOF Shutter Cards featuring rapid reset technology, deck of bingo calling cards, and shutter card style bingo master board.
• Complete Bingo Game with 50 Deluxe QUICK CLEAR JAM PROOF Shutter Cards Complete bingo set with 50 Deluxe QUICK CLEAR JAM PROOF Shutter Cards featuring rapid reset technology, deck of bingo calling cards, and shutter card style bingo master board.
• Deluxe Speed-O-Matic Cage Set with EASY-READ 7/8 Inch Bingo Balls Premium professional bingo cage set with automatic ball selector and Easy-Read 7/8 inch bingo balls. Highest-end model for professional bingo operators.
• Economy Jam Proof Bingo Shutter Card Entry-level jam proof bingo slide shutter card with 1/2 inch numbers and contrasting red sliding windows. Portable and reusable cardboard design.
• Deluxe QUICK-CLEAR Jam Proof Bingo Shutter Card Premium jam proof shutter card with QUICK CLEAR rapid reset feature and smooth easy-move slider windows. Measures 6.5\" x 6.375\" with 1/2\" numbers.
• Gold Easy Read Quick Clear Bingo Shutter Card Easy Read jam proof shutter card with QUICK CLEAR rapid reset feature. Features large 1\" easy-to-read numbers on 9\" x 8\" card.
• Green Easy Read Jam Proof Bingo Shutter Card Easy Read jam proof shutter card with large 1\" easy-to-read numbers on 9\" L x 8\" W card. Heavy-duty design for children, elderly, and general use.
• EASY-READ 7/8\" 5-Color Plastic Bingo Ball Set Proprietary easy-read 7/8 inch bingo balls with largest letters and numbers on the market. Scratch and fade resistant with large, clear markings designed without domed magnification windows.
• Deluxe 5-Color 6-Side Print Coated Bingo Ball Set Premium 5-color coated bingo ball set with 6-side print for enhanced visibility and professional use.
• 5-Color 12-Sided Coated Bingo Ball Set 12-sided coated bingo ball set with 5-color design for professional bingo halls and events.
• Bingo Master Board with Easy Read 7/8\" Bingo Balls Combined master board with Easy Read 7/8 inch bingo balls featuring fade and scratch resistant large numbers and letters that will never rub off.
• Magnetic Bingo Chips with Metal Edge 3/4 Inch Transparent magnetic bingo chips with metal edge, 3/4 inch size. Available in bags of 100, 200, 300, and 1,001 count in 7 colors.
• Magnetic Bingo Wands Magnetic bingo wands made in the USA. Available in multiple sizes and pack configurations from single piece up to 24-pack.
• Board Game Pawns (1,000 pcs-bag) Bulk board game pawns sold in 1,000 piece bags for game manufacturers and educational use.
• 2-Shot Injection Molded Board Game Dice (1,000 pcs-bag) 2-Shot Injection Molded 16mm dice with molded-in dots preventing chipping, scratching and fading. Sold in bulk 1,000 piece quantities for game manufacturers and crafters.
• Universal Card Stand (1,000 pcs-bag) Universal card stands sold in bulk 1,000 piece bags for game components and accessories.
• 4 Inch Arrow Spinners (1,000 pcs-bag) 4 inch arrow spinners for board games, sold in bulk 1,000 piece bags for game manufacturers.
• Cornhole Game - Bean Bag Toss Standard cornhole bean bag toss game for outdoor recreational use.
• Giant 6 Foot Stocking - Standard Giant 6 foot decorative stocking for seasonal holiday displays and events.
• Deluxe 3 Foot Baxter the Bunny Basket Deluxe 3 foot Easter bunny basket for seasonal promotional and display use.
• Deluxe 4 Foot Tall Santa Sack Deluxe 4 foot tall Santa sack for holiday seasonal displays and promotional events.
• Jack-O-Lantern Halloween Basket Halloween-themed decorative basket for seasonal displays and events.
• Bernie-the-Bear Holiday Basket Holiday-themed bear basket for seasonal promotional displays.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hasbro Gaming: Hasbro Gaming is a broad incumbent covering board games, dice games, and family entertainment — a much larger competitor whose purchasing of generic game components sets the wholesale benchmark for suppliers like Mr. Chips.
• Buffalo Games: Buffalo Games is a major US board game and puzzle manufacturer whose products rely on the same types of components (dice, cards, boards) Mr. Chips supplies as parts, making it both a customer-adjacent player and a broad incumbent in adjacent gaming categories.
• University Games: University Games is a broad games and puzzles publisher whose portfolio includes bingo-style and family games, making it a comparable broader incumbent in the recreational gaming category.
• Goliath Games: Goliath Games is a multi-category games and puzzles company with family, party, and educational titles — a broader incumbent whose products use similar dice, chips, and game components to those Mr. Chips supplies.
• Spin Master Games: Spin Master is a global toy and games company whose dice, pawns, and game components compete for the same retail shelf space and B2B supplier relationships as Mr. Chips' products.

Direct peers

• Hall's Bingo: Hall's Bingo is a US-based bingo supplies retailer selling cages, balls, cards, daubers, and consumables to bingo halls and charity events, overlapping Mr. Chips' wholesale/B2B bingo supply offering.
• Class B: Class B is a long-standing manufacturer of bingo equipment, including flashboards, consoles, and related supplies, serving bingo halls and charity operators across North America — directly overlapping Mr. Chips' core bingo equipment business.
• GoSports: GoSports is a leading US manufacturer of cornhole sets and outdoor lawn games, directly overlapping Mr. Chips' Outdoor Games / Cornhole category with a much larger national retail footprint.

Emerging players

• The Game Crafter: The Game Crafter is an online marketplace and custom board-game manufacturing platform selling dice, pawns, spinners, and game parts — directly overlapping Mr. Chips' Game Parts & Components line.
• Bingo Card Creator: Bingo Card Creator is a software platform for generating and printing custom bingo cards for events and education — an emerging digital substitute for Mr. Chips' physical shutter cards and printed bingo supplies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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