# EMPORIUM FULTON MARKET

**Source:** Pinball News Website  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2019-03-06  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/03/06/emporium-fulton-market

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## Analysis

Pinball News review of Emporium Fulton Market, a barcade in Chicago's Near West Side that opened in late 2017. The venue features ten pinball machines alongside classic video games in a bright, airy space within the revitalized Fulton Market entertainment district. Machines were in decent condition with minor maintenance needs.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Emporium Fulton Market opened in late 2017 as the third Emporium barcade location — _Stated directly in article: 'A third Emporium barcade opened in late 2017.'_
- [HIGH] The location features ten pinball machines and many classic video games — _Article states: 'This Emporium location has ten pinball machines and many classic video games.'_
- [HIGH] Pinball machines were in decent shape with minor mechanical repairs needed on some units — _Article notes: 'The pins were in decent shape, but a few of them needed some minor mechanical repairs.'_
- [HIGH] Fulton Market area was previously industrial meat-packing, now transforming into entertainment destination — _Described in article: 'Fulton Market was once an industrial meat-packing area, but it is now being transformed into a night-life entertainment destination.'_

### Notable Quotes

> "A third Emporium barcade opened in late 2017."
> — **Pinball News author**, N/A
> _Indicates expansion of Emporium chain; part of broader barcade growth trend_

> "The pins were in decent shape, but a few of them needed some minor mechanical repairs."
> — **Pinball News author**, N/A
> _Assessment of venue maintenance quality_

> "I did enjoy the visit to this location and would go back again."
> — **Pinball News author**, N/A
> _Positive overall assessment of venue experience_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Emporium Fulton Market | organization | Barcade location in Chicago's Near West Side, third Emporium location, opened late 2017, 10 pinball machines |
| Emporium Chicago | organization | Barcade chain with multiple locations; Fulton Market is the third location |
| Fulton Market | event | Entertainment district in Chicago's Near West Side, formerly industrial meat-packing area, now revitalized for nightlife |
| Chicago | organization | City location of Emporium Fulton Market barcade |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Barcade venue review and operations, Chicago pinball venue landscape
- **Secondary:** Venue maintenance and game condition, Urban entertainment district transformation

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.78) — Reviewer expresses satisfaction with venue experience, bright/airy atmosphere, and would return. Minor critique of some machines needing repairs, but overall tone is favorable and encouraging.

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## Transcript

Date:
March 2019

Location:
839 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

A third Emporium barcade opened in late 2017. The Emporium Fulton Market is in Chicago’s Near West Side.

!The entrance to Emporium Fulton Market

The entrance to Emporium Fulton Market

Fulton Market was once an industrial meat-packing area, but it is now being transformed into a night-life entertainment destination. That transformation is still underway.

The barcade is a very short walk from the CTA’s Green and Pink Morgan station.

!Plenty of beverages to choose from

Plenty of beverages to choose from

This Emporium location has ten pinball machines and many classic video games.

!A nice row of fun pins

A nice row of fun pins

It was a nice bright, airy location, though the daylight did not interfere with the game play.

!Some more of the pins they offer

Some more of the pins they offer

!Two early-2000s pins

Two early-2000s pins

The pins were in decent shape, but a few of them needed some minor mechanical repairs.

!Pinball gets some respect here

Pinball gets some respect here

I did enjoy the visit to this location and would go back again.

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