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Ryan White

personactive40 mentionsFirst seen Jan 17, 2019Last seen Jan 5, 2026

Profile

Ryan White is a veteran pinball industry professional with a primary association with Chicago Gaming Company (CGC), where he served as Vice President of Sales from at least 2020 through December 2023. He was a visible public representative of CGC, presenting at major industry events including Pinball Expo, Pintastic New England, and the Midwest Gaming Classic, where he promoted titles like the Cactus Canyon Remake and announced new product models. Post-CGC departure, he transitioned to operating pinball venues in Northwest Indiana, maintaining machines at locations like Pinball on Perry, while also engaging with the custom mod community.

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Relationships

  • works_atChicago Gaming CompanyVice President of Sales from at least 2020 through December 2023; public-facing representative presenting at industry eventsmedium
  • affiliated_withJack GuarnieriAppeared alongside at EAG 2019 Pinball Heaven booth as Chicago Gaming Company representativemedium

Facts

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Claims (23)

  • factualmedium

    Ryan White called Kaneda off-record to express ethical disapproval of the TWIPI database removal

    Source: Kaneda recounting conversationEpisode 878: "When Cowards & Thankfullness Collide"
  • factualmedium

    Ryan White said Pulp Fiction would be on the production line in Q3 2020

    Source: Kaneda's conversation with Ryan White at TPFEpisode 786: "Kaneda's TPF Recap"
  • opinionhigh

    Ryan White (Chicago Gaming marketing/sales) is failing to communicate delays directly to customers

    Source: KanedaEpisode 735: "Chicago Delaying Company"
  • factualhigh

    Chicago Gaming Company is targeting shipment of Cactus Canyon Remake LE and SE+ versions within six weeks

Recent Mentions (41)

  • Marketing/sales/communications lead at Chicago Gaming Company; criticized by Kaneda for failing to directly communicate delays to customers and instead leaving it to distributors

    Episode 735: "Chicago Delaying Company"Oct 27, 2022
  • Sales manager at Chicago Gaming Company; provided production timeline information to Ken Cromwell about Monster Bash and Medieval Madness

    Episode 52 - What's next?May 15, 2019
  • Vice President of Sales for Chicago Gaming Company, subject of cancelled interview with audio technical failure

    Ep 72 - Quality Over Quantity?Oct 3, 2019
  • Designer/representative at Chicago Gaming Company; guest on stream discussing Cactus Canyon remake

    Flip N Out Pinball: Cactus Canyon Remake w/ Ryan White Of Chicago Gaming CompanyJul 30, 2022
  • Representative of Chicago Gaming Company; discussed Pulp Fiction and Cactus Canyon production with Kaneda; described as hyperbolic and dramatic

    Episode 786: "Kaneda's TPF Recap"Mar 28, 2023
  • Chicago Gaming Company representative; appeared on Flipping Out Pinball Twitch stream; stated CGC Cactus Canyon LE/CE with Chopper will ship in ~6 weeks

Contradictions

  • Existing: Ryan White departed Chicago Gaming Company in December 2023 (per mention 2, dated 2024-04-23)vsConflicting: Mention 11 (dated 2025-11-24) describes him as 'Former CGC (Chicago Gaming Company) employee' and credits him with announcing Medieval Madness in early 2023, released in 2024
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Source: Flip N Out Twitch stream appearanceVideo of the Chicago Gaming Company Cactus Canyon Remake Interactive Topper In Action
  • factualhigh

    Cactus Canyon Remake code was completely rewritten line-by-line rather than incrementally updated

    Source: Flippin' Out Pinball streamCactus Canyon Remake LE w/Topper Cam and CGC's Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    Interactive topper functionality only works with new CGC code, not original Williams code

    Source: Flippin' Out Pinball streamCactus Canyon Remake LE w/Topper Cam and CGC's Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    Josh Lyman is no longer with Chicago Gaming Company after heavily contributing to code updates

    Source: Flippin' Out Pinball streamCactus Canyon Remake LE w/Topper Cam and CGC's Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    Sam Thayer created code tribute to Josh Lyman via dimmed GI lighting on champion screen

    Source: Flippin' Out Pinball streamCactus Canyon Remake LE w/Topper Cam and CGC's Ryan White
  • predictionmedium

    Additional mechanical feature is coming to Cactus Canyon Remake in future update

    Source: Flippin' Out Pinball streamCactus Canyon Remake LE w/Topper Cam and CGC's Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    Chicago Gaming Company is targeting six weeks from the stream date to begin shipping Cactus Canyon LE and SE+ versions

    Source: Flip N Out Pinball Twitch streamChicago Gaming’s Cactus Canyon LE and SE+ Games with Toppers to Begin Shipping In Six Weeks
  • factualmedium

    Ryan White personally answers customer emails and calls people back at Chicago Gaming Company

    Source: Ryan White self-descriptionFlip N Out Pinball: Cactus Canyon Remake w/ Ryan White Of Chicago Gaming Company
  • factualhigh

    Cactus Canyon original had 903 units produced before Bally Williams converted production line to Pinball 2000

    Source: Direct statement during interviewChicago Gaming Company with Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    Hidden audio and design elements from original Cactus Canyon source code were never implemented in the 1998 release

    Source: Direct statement about code rewrite discoveryChicago Gaming Company with Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    CGC expanded cabinet manufacturing facility and added production capacity during COVID period

    Source: Direct statement about facility improvementsChicago Gaming Company with Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    Cactus Canyon remake will support three code versions switchable via menu: original WMS, CGC enhanced, and future Lyman Sheets version

    Source: Technical explanation during Q&AChicago Gaming Company with Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    Lyman Sheets and Josh Sharp partnership for Cactus Canyon code update is a contracting deal with no set timeline

    Source: Direct response to timeline questionChicago Gaming Company with Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    CGC currently has four games in pipeline with fifth potentially starting; previously had five announced at Atlanta

    Source: Direct statement about pipeline statusChicago Gaming Company with Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    Medieval Madness rerun will occur in 2023

    Source: Direct response to question about rerun timingChicago Gaming Company with Ryan White
  • factualmedium

    Attack from Mars consistently ranks in top 5 earnings on location despite new game releases

    Source: Operator location data cited during discussionChicago Gaming Company with Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    CGC manufactures own playfields and cabinets and does contract manufacturing for video arcade companies

    Source: Direct statement about manufacturing operationsChicago Gaming Company with Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    Cactus Canyon Limited Edition is sold out through most dealers

    Source: Direct statement during model tier explanationChicago Gaming Company with Ryan White
  • factualhigh

    Ryan White is scheduled to present at Chicago Gaming's Expo session at 3:00 PM Central on Friday

    Source: Knapp Arcade (citing Pinball Expo schedule)THE NEXT BIG NEW PINBALL MACHINE REVEAL...
  • factualhigh

    CGC plans to have all Monster Bash remake orders filled by June or July 2019

    Source: Reported by Ken Cromwell from conversation with CGC sales managerEpisode 52 - What's next?
  • The Pinball Show Ep 110: The Better Half
    Aug 22, 2022
  • Associated with CGC/Stern marketing; criticized for Cactus Canyon topper re-release handling

    Episode 798: "Haggis Pulls a Fast One...Really Slowly"Apr 30, 2023
  • Associated with Chicago Gaming Company; criticized for poor communication and months-long email response times

    Episode 816: "Kaneda's Candid Take on Everybody Else"Jun 23, 2023
  • Associated with American Pinball; similarly noted as absent from public visibility

    Episode 823: "Will Venom LE Sell Out Week1?"Jul 14, 2023
  • Chicago Gaming Company leadership; called upon to provide transparency on manufacturing status and Cactus Canyon LE delays

    Episode 752: "Has FOMO Run Its Course?"Dec 20, 2022
  • Representative/executive at CGC; called Kaneda off-record to express ethical disapproval of database removal; commented that Pulp Fiction games unlikely to ship before November 30/December 1

    Episode 878: "When Cowards & Thankfullness Collide"Nov 22, 2023
  • CGC representative; alleged to have guaranteed customer another run of Medieval Madness games via private text message

    Episode 868: "Should Dealers/Distros Fight For Lower Prices?"Oct 30, 2023
  • Leadership at Chicago Gaming Company; criticized by Kaneda for lack of communication regarding Cactus Canyon delays and issues

    Episode 727: "Show Us The Numbers Gerry!"Sep 29, 2022
  • Representative from Chicago Gaming Company, primary speaker discussing Cactus Canyon remake and company operations

    Chicago Gaming Company with Ryan WhiteNov 26, 2021
  • Chicago Gaming representative who presented on Cactus Canyon remake delays and company's new organizational structure and future plans

    SOUTHERN-FRIED GAMING EXPO 2021Aug 27, 2021
  • Vice President of Sales at Chicago Gaming Company; on stream to discuss Royal Edition production, specifications, and shipping timeline

    FNO Pinball Ep 24: Medieval Madness Royal Edition LIVE with CGC Director of Sales, Ryan WhiteNov 10, 2019
  • Representative of Chicago Gaming; presented updates on Cactus Canyon remake and new SE Plus edition

    PINTASTIC PINBALL & GAME ROOM EXPO 2021Nov 18, 2021
  • Chicago Gaming employee who demonstrated the 3D-printed topper model manufacturing process during factory tour

    INSIDE CHICAGO GAMINGNov 20, 2019
  • Chicago Gaming representative met at IAAPA Expo

    IAAPA EXPO 2021Nov 18, 2021
  • Chicago Gaming Company representative who brought prototype resin cast pistol/apron samples as sponsorship giveaway

    Cactus Canyon Remake: Call-In Call-Outs (Flip N Out Pinball, 2022)Aug 17, 2022
  • Chicago Gaming Company representative; discusses design, code updates, and mechanical additions

    Cactus Canyon Remake LE w/Topper Cam and CGC's Ryan WhiteAug 16, 2022
  • Chicago Gaming representative at EAG 2019

    EAG INTERNATIONAL 2019Jan 17, 2019
  • Chicago Gaming representative who presented Cactus Canyon remake details at Southern-Fried Gaming Expo

    CACTUS CANYON REMAKE CONFIRMEDAug 21, 2021
  • Chicago Gaming Company representative; reached out to Flippin' Out Pinball to arrange Monster Bash LE streaming; supports streaming partnerships

    FNO Pinball Ep 14: Monster Bash Remake Limited Edition Pinball MachineAug 13, 2019
  • CGC representative who confirmed LE shipping status to media/community

    Chicago Gaming Company Cactus Canyon Limited Edition Pins Have Begun to ShipNov 18, 2022
  • Representative of Chicago Gaming Company who demonstrated the Cactus Canyon Remake topper on stream

    Video of the Chicago Gaming Company Cactus Canyon Remake Interactive Topper In ActionAug 19, 2022
  • Chicago Gaming Company representative who provided shipping timeline on stream

    Chicago Gaming’s Cactus Canyon LE and SE+ Games with Toppers to Begin Shipping In Six WeeksAug 16, 2022
  • Chicago Gaming Company representative scheduled to present 'What's Happening at Chicago Gaming' at 3:00 PM Central on Friday at Expo

    THE NEXT BIG NEW PINBALL MACHINE REVEAL...Oct 27, 2021
  • Representative of Chicago Gaming Company; present at EAG 2019 Pinball Heaven booth alongside Jack Guarnieri

    Pinball Industry News: January 2019 Re-capFeb 2, 2019
  • Former CGC (Chicago Gaming Company) employee; announced Medieval Madness in early 2023, released later in 2024

    Top 5 Pinball of 2025Nov 24, 2025
  • Friend from Northwest Indiana known as 'plugged into the mod scene' with expertise in custom playfield modifications

    026 - Accessories: Cool or A Cash Grab?Dec 16, 2025
  • Tech friend; advocated for Jimmy Buffett pinball machine; hosts dismiss but acknowledge parrot head fan dedication and purchasing power

    #010 We Need More Music Themed PinsAug 18, 2025
  • Referenced as potential recipient/operator of Beetlejuice at Pinball on Perry; maintains games there

    022 Is Beetlejuice Worth The Squeeze?Nov 17, 2025
  • Operator/venue owner; expected to have Beetlejuice and likely Winchester Mystery House

    029 - Kicking Off The Year with Predictions and PRPAJan 5, 2026
  • Chicago Gaming Company representative; appeared on Flippin' Out Pinball stream; announced Cactus Canyon topper shipping timeline

    The Pinball Show Ep 110: The Better HalfAug 23, 2022
  • VP of Sales at Chicago Gaming Company

    The Pinball Show Ep 13: A Celebration of Mamas, Viewer Trends, One-Liners, & Little RichardMay 11, 2020
  • CGC team member; presented Cactus Canyon Remake at Expo seminars; announced SE Plus model at Midwest Gaming Classic

    The Pinball Show Ep 80: WIN A GODZILLA+ BANNER & Your #1 Source For Pinball NewsNov 8, 2021
  • Chicago Gaming Company; unexpectedly called Kaneda, which Kaneda frames as significant scoop material; Kaneda defers discussing details to avoid 'sandbagging' him.

    Chris Kooluris from Kaneda's Pinball Podcast - Episode 4Nov 22, 2023
  • Vice President of Sales at Chicago Gaming who departed in December; handled seminars and marketing

    Episode 227 – Better Late Than NeverApr 23, 2024
  • Chicago Gaming representative who presented Cactus Canyon development at Pintastic New England, brought machines to IAPA trade show

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast November 2021 recapDec 2, 2021
  • Chicago Gaming representative; introduced Cactus Canyon remake at Pinball Expo; had technical difficulties with promotional video

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast October 2021 recapNov 2, 2021