companymerged61 mentionsFirst seen Jun 25, 2018Last seen Feb 9, 2026
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Chicago Gaming Company (CGC) is a boutique pinball manufacturer specializing in licensed remakes of classic Bally/Williams titles (Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, Monster Bash, Cactus Canyon) and original licensed games like Pulp Fiction. Known for superior quality construction but consistently plagued by significant production delays (1.5+ years typical), poor customer service, and communication issues. The company has evolved from remake-focused operations to producing original content, with rumored future projects including Halo (Mark Ritchie design) expected around 2026-2028.
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affiliated_withSpooky Pinball LLCCollaborated on co-op licensed game; also mentioned in context of licensing partnerships and preferential allocation strategiesmedium
works_atMark RitchieGame designer reportedly designing new machine at CGC; rumored to be designing Halo for CGCmedium
works_atLyman SheetsHired as contractor for software development on Cactus Canyon remakemedium
manufacturesMedieval MadnessProduces multiple remake editions including Royal Edition and Merlin Editionmedium
achievementRumored to be considering Halo remake by Mark Ritchielowfrom 2025-10-13
achievementProduces Medieval Madness remakeshigh
achievementProduces Cactus Canyon remakeshigh
achievementProduces Monster Bash remakeshigh
achievementProduces Attack from Mars remakeshigh
achievementParticipated in Pinball Expo 40th multi-tour schedulehighfrom 2024-06
affiliationManufacturer of Bally Williams classic pinball remakeshigh
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Existing: CGC dismissed as potential #2 manufacturer due to slow delivery times (2024-11-21)vsConflicting: CGC expected to announce Halo remake in 2026 with 2028 delivery timeline (Episode 1147)
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accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
Existing: CGC characterized as producing superior quality (Episode 1130, Ep 64)vsConflicting: CGC criticized for poor quality control in Cactus Canyon production (Episode 1141)
Existing: CGC collaborating with Spooky Pinball on co-op game (Ep 45, credibility 0.85, April 2021)vsConflicting: Potential collaborator with Spooky on licensed game (Ep 29, credibility 0.80, March 2020) - earlier mention suggests collaboration was being discussed/planned
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kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
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Manufactured reissue with upgrade kits; experienced significant delays and quality control issues
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manufacturesAttack from MarsProduces remake of classic Williams gamemedium
manufacturesMonster BashProduces remake of classic Williams gamemedium
manufacturesPulp FictionOriginal licensed game in three production tiers; experienced extended production delaysmedium
attributeCriticized for poor quality control and lack of communicationhighfrom 2025-09-26
attributeKnown for producing superior quality remakes despite slow deliverymediumfrom 2025-09
attributeCharacterized by slow production and delivery timeshighfrom 2024-11
statusHalo remake expected announcement in 2026 with 2028 deliverylowfrom 2025-10-13
Existing: Pulp Fiction announced as 'next game' with single-level design (Ep 194, credibility 0.80, Oct 2022)vsConflicting: Pulp Fiction gameplay reveal shows three-tier production model after Play Mechanics design partnership (Ep 43, credibility 0.81, April 2023)